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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]

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]

27 August 2022

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and sustainable production are the ingredients of Vietnamese export success

Leather and footwear exports +13%, to over $14 billion in 7 months, thanks to FTAs and the increase in the localization rate of industries (from 40-45% to 55%) which, thanks to ecological innovation, are now able to supply almost 80% of components for footwear nationwide. These are the conclusions of the survey of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vietnam (VCCI), carried out by Huong Ly. [Opportunities for Sustainable Exports from New-generation FTAs - Vietnam Business Forum-VCCI]

29 July 2022

Nothing is lost and everything is transformed

The Portuguese Association of Shoemakers, Components, Leather Goods and Footwear (APICCAPS) and the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP) have presented an exhibition of sustainable footwear in Madrid, the result of a million dollar investment by the Portuguese Government. @TheLuxonomist talked about it with Paulo Gonçalves, Director of Communications at Apiccaps. [El calzado sostenible, centro de la última exposición de Apiccaps – The Luxonomist]

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