Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Shines In DJSI Rankings For Sustainability Leadership

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global sustainable chemical leader, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World Index for the sixth consecutive year and the DJSI Emerging Markets Index for the eighth year. The company achieved an impressive 3rd rank among 83

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Nantong Teijin Recognized For Significant Efforts In Water Conservation

Textile Insights January 20, 2025

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. Has announced that its subsidiary, Nantong Teijin Co., Ltd., has been recognized by China’s Jiangsu Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment for its significant reduction in water usage, amounting to approximately 300,000 tonnes per year. Nantong Teijin, based in Jiangsu Province, manufactures polyester long-fibre woven and knitted fabrics

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ShinWon Corporation Secures SBTi Approval For Net-Zero Emissions Target

Textile Insights January 12, 2025

ShinWon Corporation, a leading global apparel manufacturer, has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability under the leadership of CEO J.J. Park. The SBTi, a coalition formed in 2015 by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), UN Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources

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Walmart Faces Uphill Battle To Hit 2025 And 2030 Emissions Targets

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has acknowledged it won’t meet its ambitious 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company, which had pledged to cut operational emissions by 35% by 2025 and 65% by 2030, now cites technological, economic, and policy hurdles as the main obstacles to achieving these goals. The latest update […]

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MCAK Calls For Unity To Tackle Challenges In Second-Hand Clothing Trade

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

As 2024 concludes, the Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) reflects on its most successful and globally impactful advocacy campaign, urging global reuse and recycling stakeholders to unite in the face of mounting challenges. Teresia Wairimu Njenga, MCAK Chairperson, traveled extensively across the EU, UK, Ghana, and the US throughout the year, advocating for

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Lenzing Tops 2024 Canopy Ranking For Sustainability Leadership

Textile Insights December 23, 2024

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibres for the textile and nonwoven industries, secured first place in the prestigious 2024 Hot Button Ranking by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy. Lenzing improved its score from 32 to 33 out of 40, earning a spot in the “Leading in CanopyStyle commitments” category, symbolized by […]

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Jordan Develops Textile Waste Management Plan With EU And French Agency

Textile Insights December 17, 2024

In collaboration with the French Development Agency and funded by the European Union, Jordan is developing a plan to manage textile waste from its garment and textile factories. Led by the Ministry of Investment and the Amman Chamber of Industry, the initiative includes forming a committee to draft investment guidelines for the textile waste sector. […]

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Indorama Ventures Recycles 500 ml PET Bottles At 808 Festival 2024

Textile Insights December 16, 2024

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global leader in sustainable chemicals and the world’s largest recycler of PET, is Thailand’s first ‘full circularity’ recycling partner for the 808 Festival 2024. The event, held from December 6-8 at BITEC Bangna, attracted over 40,000 electronic music fans and was an opportunity to showcase Indorama Ventures’ commitment to […]

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European Parliament Commences Talks To Update EU Water Pollution Standards

Textile Insights December 16, 2024

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has approved the commencement of trilogue negotiations to update EU water pollution standards. While this step is a welcome move towards adoption, prolonged delays risk undermining efforts to tackle water pollution over the next decade. Over two years ago, the European Commission proposed updating the list of priority

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KKP Fine Linen Partners With Good Fashion Fund For Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights December 13, 2024

KKP Fine Linen Private Limited (KKPFL), a leading home textiles manufacturer based in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, has secured a US$ 2 million investment from the Good Fashion Fund (GFF) to establish a innovative wet processing unit. This partnership aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency, bolster sustainability, and unlock new revenue opportunities in the growing home textiles