Fashion’s Climate Emissions Increased Almost 14% Over Two Years
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2023 and 2024, due in part to increased global production of fibre, especially polyester, according to a new report by the Apparel Impact Institute.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
Is E-Commerce Really Better For the Environment Than Traditional Retail?
While online heavyweights are quick to boast about the environmental impact of e-commerce, millions of eco-conscious consumers face a largely unanswered question.
Is E-Commerce Really Better For the Environment Than Traditional Retail?
While online heavyweights are quick to boast about the environmental impact of e-commerce, millions of eco-conscious consumers face a largely unanswered question.
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Social Goods | Safety Violations at Trump's Shirt Factory, Is Ethical Fashion Just Marketing Buzz?
This week, the Supreme Court decides on the ownership of cheerleading uniform designs, and conditions at a Bangladeshi factory producing shirts for Donald Trump's brand are endangering workers.
Social Goods | Safety Violations at Trump's Shirt Factory, Is Ethical Fashion Just Marketing Buzz?
This week, the Supreme Court decides on the ownership of cheerleading uniform designs, and conditions at a Bangladeshi factory producing shirts for Donald Trump's brand are endangering workers.
Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability
Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.
Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability
Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
Fashion Brands Ignore 'Endemic' Abuse of Syrian Refugees In Turkey: Watchdog
Child labour, pitiful pay and dangerous conditions are among the risks facing undocumented Syrian refugees working in Turkey's garment industry, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.
Fashion Brands Ignore 'Endemic' Abuse of Syrian Refugees In Turkey: Watchdog
Child labour, pitiful pay and dangerous conditions are among the risks facing undocumented Syrian refugees working in Turkey's garment industry, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.
Fashion Knows No Boundaries: Our Fourth Annual BoF500 Print Issue Is Out Today
From the office towers of Tokyo to the shopping malls of Mumbai to a tiny island in Greece, we bring you insight and intelligence from Kate Moss, Tory Burch, Tadashi Yanai and more in our fourth annual BoF 500 issue.
Fashion Knows No Boundaries: Our Fourth Annual BoF500 Print Issue Is Out Today
From the office towers of Tokyo to the shopping malls of Mumbai to a tiny island in Greece, we bring you insight and intelligence from Kate Moss, Tory Burch, Tadashi Yanai and more in our fourth annual BoF 500 issue.
Social Goods | H&M's Diverse Ad, Modelling Gender Pay Gap, Women in Top Jobs
This week, H&M rolled out a campaign featuring a diverse range of women, and a top agent claimed male models are being paid up to 75 percent less than women.
Social Goods | H&M's Diverse Ad, Modelling Gender Pay Gap, Women in Top Jobs
This week, H&M rolled out a campaign featuring a diverse range of women, and a top agent claimed male models are being paid up to 75 percent less than women.
Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation
This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.
Social Goods | Zara's Eco-Friendly Line, Marc Jacobs Dreadlocks, Sports Direct Investigation
This week, Zara launches its first environmentally-friendly fashion line, while Marc Jacobs responds to accusations of cultural appropriation.
Social Goods | Cambodian Factory Closures, Burkini Ban Overturned
This week, garment factory closures raise questions in Cambodia, and a high court blocks France's attempted Burkini ban.
Social Goods | Cambodian Factory Closures, Burkini Ban Overturned
This week, garment factory closures raise questions in Cambodia, and a high court blocks France's attempted Burkini ban.
Social Goods | 14-Year-Old H&M Factory Workers, Burkini Debate, Amazon's Tax Bill
This week, H&M has taken action against factories employing 14-year-olds, and the burkini debate continues.
Social Goods | 14-Year-Old H&M Factory Workers, Burkini Debate, Amazon's Tax Bill
This week, H&M has taken action against factories employing 14-year-olds, and the burkini debate continues.
Social Goods | Throwaway Clothing Culture, Ivanka Trump vs Working Moms
This week, throwaway culture, workers' rights and supply chains are in the spotlight, impacting companies from Wal-Mart to Ivanka Trump's own label.
Social Goods | Throwaway Clothing Culture, Ivanka Trump vs Working Moms
This week, throwaway culture, workers' rights and supply chains are in the spotlight, impacting companies from Wal-Mart to Ivanka Trump's own label.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.
EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law
The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.
UK Bans ‘Recycled’ Clothing Ads From Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein
Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.
Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050
The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Milan Fashion Week Will Ask Brands Not to Show Fur
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion will no longer promote fur at events or on social media.
Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.
Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.