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21 March 2023

Kering steps up its fight against carbon emissions

Kering has set itself the goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 40% by 2035. At Gucci, the latest commitment is that of the "Circular Hub", which makes use of the expertise of the MIL research laboratory in eco-responsible materials. [Kering accentue sa lutte contre les émissions carbone - Les Echos]

21 March 2023

Leather for furniture in the context of sustainability

According to the Sustainable Furnishings Council, sustainable business and manufacturing practices aim to minimize carbon emissions, reduce other pollutants, and remove unsustainable materials and harmful chemical inputs from all furniture product platforms. However, according to a survey by Furniture Today, "Upholstery players are taking on the sustainability challenge", sustainability is not something the furniture industry has pursued much so far, but there is an ongoing focus due to consumer push.

03 March 2023

On sustainability, fashion always plays in defense and is late in lobbying

Other industries have a long and established history of lobbying, but fashion has lagged behind, Vogue writes, widening the gap between industry players and policymakers. Fashion legislation is increasing. In France, the Greenwashing Act (écoblanchiment); in California, extended producer responsibility (EPR); and the EU's European Green Deal. But brands and their supply chains stutter, seem unprepared for change and fail to lobby. [Fashion has a lobbying gap - Vogue Business]

06 February 2023

India: the benefits of advancing the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative through the G20

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative aims to encourage the adoption of sustainable lifestyles in India and internationally to tackle the challenges of environmental degradation and climate change. Download full report

13 January 2023

POLESTAR’S head of sustainability, Fredrika Klarén, has called out “greenwashing” techniques employed in the automotive industry, including so-called ‘vegan’ interiors and carbon offset schemes.

The Chinese-owned electric car brand publishes a Total Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to calculate the carbon emissions of materials used in the construction of its cars. PVC-based finishes are "the worst of the worst". Leather is more environmentally friendly because it is a by-product of the meat industry. But Polestar does not want to help increase meat production. Buy leather only if its value is less than 1% of the value of the whole cattle. [Polestar slams industry 'greenwashing' - GoAuto]

04 January 2023

Bangladesh, Dissemination workshop on "institutional policy framework in the Tannery Workers Union"

Trade union leaders and economists on Thursday (December 29, 2022) urged the tannery owners to implement social and environmental compliances for the welfare of the industry and the workers. They said the European Union (EU) and the US are not buying leather from Bangladesh as most of the tanneries are yet to obtain certificates from Leather Working Group. [Experts for social, environmental compliance programs in ...- dhakatribune.com]

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