No ‘True Leaders’ in Sustainability, Transparency Among US Retailers –
A review of 14 major U.S. clothing companies found “room for improvement” on transparency, chemical, waste and water management and labor.
Source: sourcingjournal.com
A review of 14 major U.S. clothing companies found “room for improvement” on transparency, chemical, waste and water management and labor.
Source: sourcingjournal.com
Many industries, especially those that have operated for 100+ years, have to work to overcome legacy issues and negative consumer perceptions of the past and ensure they aren’t causing harm to the people, planet and communities they serve today. Brands must dissect their supply chain to make sure they are being purposeful and sustainable every step of the way. Look at the diamond industry for example.
The number of sustainable shoppers in Britain has jumped by a third in just 12 months, threatening to spell the end of fast fashion, new research by the Fashion Retail Academy reveals.
Recommended actions to protect “Our planet, our health” Reimagine your world #HealthierTomorrow – What can you do to protect our planet and our health? Governments: Prioritize long-term human wellbeing and ecological stability in all decision-making.Prioritize wellbeing in all businesses, organizations, social and ecological goals. Keep fossil fuels in the ground. Stop new fossil fuel exploration and projects and implement policies on clean energy production and use. Stop fossil fuel subsidies. Re-invest fossil fuel subsidies in public health. Tax the polluters. Incentivize carbon reduction. Implement the WHO air quality guidelines. Electrify health care facilities with renewable energies. Reduce air pollution levels to reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. Tax highly processed foods and beverages high in salt, sugars and unhealthy fats.
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