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Living wage report finds “limited progress" among garment and footwear companies

The 2023-2024 Annual Report from the Platform Living Wage Financials (PLWF) has taken a look at progress when it comes to living wages and incomes in the garment and footwear sector. Thirty-three companies were assessed, among them Adidas, Asics, Esprit, Fast Retailing, H&M, Hugo Boss, Inditex, Kering, LVMH, Marks & Spencer, Nike, Primark, Puma...

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Podcast: Ba&sh CEO on Strategic CSR Challenges for Premium Fashion Labels

The French fashion brand Ba&sh has emerged as a key player in sustainable fashion in recent years. The brand, which offers luxury clothing at an accessible price point, received B Corp certification in June 2023 with a score of 98 points. By collaborating with sustainable start-ups and investing in regenerative agriculture, Ba&sh is taking steps...

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Capri Holdings publishes update of CSR goals, receives SBTi backing

Luxury conglomerate Capri Holdings has released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, covering the company’s efforts and progress within the topics of sustainability, human rights, diversity and philanthropy during FY22. Speaking on the report, John Idol, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “Capri Holdings is a company...

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German discounter Takko on handling supply chains in times of crisis

Unlike many other fashion companies, German discounter Takko Fashion shows model behaviour in the current Corona crisis when it comes to its suppliers. At least that's what Takko's denim supplier in Bangladesh says. The Corona crisis has brought to light many facts that one would not have expected. For example, that many fashion brands are now...

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Kingpins Amsterdam introduces new sustainability standards

Denim trade fair Kingpins is upping its ethics and sustainability efforts by introducing new requirements for its denim supply chain members after noticing that few had made serious progress toward establishing CSR standards. The new standards programme, which will require all exhibiting denim mills to meet or exceed standards in the areas of...