News SBTi proposes use of carbon offsets for Scope 3 emissions LONDON – The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released a draft of its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard for public Read More »
News ICAC study debunks myths about cotton and water use WASHINGTON – A new global study by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) found cotton’s irrigation footprint is significantly lower Read More »
News Trade bodes issue stark warning about textile recycling sector BRUSSELS – The European textile recycling industry is on the brink of crisis, with urgent action needed to prevent the Read More »
News Financial challenges threaten Uzbekistan cotton sector WASHINGTON – The Cotton Campaign has called on Uzbekistan to strengthen its reforms in order to address structural issues that Read More »
News Sheep Inc secures £5m Series A investment LONDON – Sheep Inc, the natural fibres clothing company known for its carbon-negative supply chain, has secured a £5m Series Read More »
News 2nd Best of Bangladesh in Europe returns in April AMSTERDAM – The 2nd edition of Best of Bangladesh in Europe will take place next month, shining a global spotlight Read More »
News Study: net zero pledges are failing without consequences LONDON – The global fashion industry is setting ambitious climate targets, but new research has raised concerns over whether these Read More »
News Circ closes US$25m funding round for recycling tech VIRGINIA – Circ, a US-based company focused on textile-to-textile recycling, has secured new investment from Taranis through its Carbon Ventures Read More »
News Complaint filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week for greenwashing COPENHAGEN – A formal complaint has been filed against Copenhagen Fashion Week and seven participating brands, accusing them of greenwashing. Read More »
“Significant risks” remain in Uzbek cotton sector 4th April 2022 No Comments In this guest column written exclusively for Apparel Insider, Lynn Schweisfurth of the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights argues that while the end of systematic Read More »
Land-grabs – the new red flag for Uzbek cotton sector 19th February 2021 No Comments Apparel brands are said to be eyeing Uzbekistan as a potential source of cotton, particularly with Xinjiang cotton now the subject of US sanctions. A Read More »