January 8, 2026
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ICRA ESG: Water, Waste Progress Not Enough To Cut Energy Intensity

India’s textile industry is making steady progress on sustainability, driven by improved ESG governance, stronger water stewardship, and rising waste circularity, according to ICRA ESG Ratings’ latest report, ‘Sustainability Unstitched – Indian Textile Industry’s Green Gauge.’ However, high energy intensity and modest renewable energy adoption continue to challenge the
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Epic Group Installs World’s First High-Temp Electric Heat Pumps For Industrial Laundry

The global fashion industry’s transition toward carbon-free manufacturing reached a major technological milestone with the installation of the world’s first high-temperature electric heat pumps designed to power an industrial laundry. The innovation formed part of Epic Group’s new state-of-the-art apparel manufacturing hub in Bhubaneswar, India, operated by its
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EU Council And Parliament Agree On Simplified Deforestation-Free Regulation

The European Council’s presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on a targeted revision of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The revision is designed to simplify implementation and postpone the application date, giving companies, traders and authorities additional time to prepare. The regulation will now