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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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Bangladesh Denim Expo to Adopt Kingpins’ CSR Standards For Exhibitors

Kingpins Amsterdam, the bi-annual denim supply chain trade show, announced earlier this year that it was beginning the process of requiring all exhibiting denim mills to meet or exceed standards in the areas of corporate social responsibility (CSR), environment and chemical usage. Now, BDE will adopt the same standards, starting with its...

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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...

Fashion

VF Corp signs climate and energy declarations

US-apparel giant VF Corporation is all geared to prove its environmental responsibility and to minimize its environmental footprint. To further focus on energy reduction, the Greensboro, NC-based company has signed the Climate Declaration for two of its main brands – The North Face and Timberland. The declaration calls on US policymakers to...