Sustainability

ASOS to host modern slavery event at House of Lords

ASOS is co-hosting an event at the House of Lords today (27 March) with Baroness Lola Young, co-chair All Party…

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Leading retailers support plan for sustainability and equality

Over 25 leading UK retailers, including Sainsbury’s and John Lewis, have signed up to a series of pledges to tackle…

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Tesco, Asda and Next accused of using harmful factories

British retailers Next, Asda and Tesco are among the companies that continue to source some of their materials from dirty…

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Waitrose Foundation expands beyond Africa for first time

Supermarket giant Waitrose’s ethical trading initiative ‘Waitrose Foundation’, which invests in farm worker communities, is to extend beyond Africa for…

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Retail needs to play its part in reducing carbon emissions

A leaked study in 2008 revealed that emissions from shipping could be up to three times higher than previously believed.…

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The role of manufacturers and retailers have in creating a circular economy

Consumers have long been targeted for their sustainability efforts, from recycling to upcycling and beyond. However, while individuals can make…

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H&M and Kering named among world’s most sustainable corporations

H&M and Kering are the only fashion retailers to be named in an annual ranking of the world’s most sustainable…

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Waitrose pledges plastic-free packaging by 2018

Supermarket retailer Waitrose has announced that it aims to remove all black plastic used in its meat, fish, fruit and…

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