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.
Op-Ed | Wool Can Be Just as Cruel as Fur
It's time to end the mistreatment of sheep who are battered and bloodied for their wool, argues Elisa Allen, director of PETA UK.
Op-Ed | Wool Can Be Just as Cruel as Fur
It's time to end the mistreatment of sheep who are battered and bloodied for their wool, argues Elisa Allen, director of PETA UK.
How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion
Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.
How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion
Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.
Social Goods | Gap Accused of Sexism, Zara Workers Unionise
This week, sexism, diversity, plus-size models and labour issues are all in the news, impacting major companies from Gap to Zara.
Social Goods | Gap Accused of Sexism, Zara Workers Unionise
This week, sexism, diversity, plus-size models and labour issues are all in the news, impacting major companies from Gap to Zara.
Social Goods | Philip Green's Greed, Ethical Manicures, Trump's Cheap Labour
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Philip Green's Greed, Ethical Manicures, Trump's Cheap Labour
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Murder Charges, Bangladesh's Black Friday, Disabled Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Murder Charges, Bangladesh's Black Friday, Disabled Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Bangladesh After Attack, Birchbox Layoffs
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Bangladesh After Attack, Birchbox Layoffs
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Bono and Ali Hewson Back Natural Beauty, Aquazzura Suing Ivanka Trump
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Bono and Ali Hewson Back Natural Beauty, Aquazzura Suing Ivanka Trump
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Microplastic, Sustainable Apparel, FTC Takes On Shinola
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Microplastic, Sustainable Apparel, FTC Takes On Shinola
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Charges, Fendi's Pride U-Turn, Luxottica Sues BCBG
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Charges, Fendi's Pride U-Turn, Luxottica Sues BCBG
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
New Documentary Calls for 'Dignified Life' for Asian Garment Workers
A new documentary records the first hand accounts of garment workers and their daily struggles in the face of poor pay, excessive overtime, unsafe working conditions and widespread sexual harassment.
New Documentary Calls for 'Dignified Life' for Asian Garment Workers
A new documentary records the first hand accounts of garment workers and their daily struggles in the face of poor pay, excessive overtime, unsafe working conditions and widespread sexual harassment.
Social Goods | Cotton Farming, Male Modelling Exposed, PETA Confronts Hermès
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Cotton Farming, Male Modelling Exposed, PETA Confronts Hermès
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Most Big Users Failing on Cotton Sustainability
Most companies using cotton do nearly nothing to improve environmental sustainability in its supply, environmental groups have announced.
Most Big Users Failing on Cotton Sustainability
Most companies using cotton do nearly nothing to improve environmental sustainability in its supply, environmental groups have announced.
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.