Corporates

Asahi Kasei Secures Carbon Footprint Verification For Acrylonitrile

Textile Insights October 21, 2026

Asahi Kasei’s wholly owned South Korean subsidiary, Tongsuh Petrochemical, has obtained independent “Reasonable Assurance” verification for the product carbon footprint (PCF) of acrylonitrile produced at its Ulsan manufacturing site, strengthening the reliability of emissions data provided to

Cotton

U.S. Regen Cotton Pilot Reports Lower Emissions, Improved Water Efficiency

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has released the first measured outcomes for U.S. Regen Cotton, reporting lower greenhouse gas emissions and soil loss, greater soil carbon sequestration and improved water-use efficiency against established baselines. Announced at the Textile Exchange Conference in Vancouver, the findings draw on field-level data from 59,094 harvested acres

Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Reports 42% Reduction In Emissions To Advance ‘Timeless By Design 2030’ Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Cuts Emissions 42% As It Advances 2030 Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

Sustainability

California Passes First Textile Recycling Law In US

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. The new law requires producers of household textiles—such as clothing, footwear and hospitality items—to fund and manage a statewide programme for […]

Corporates

Huntsman 2023 Sustainability Report Showcases Innovative Products To Meet Sustainability Challenges

May 26, 2024

Huntsman Corporation has released its 2023 corporate sustainability report, “Solutions for Sustainability,” available on Huntsman.com/sustainability. This interactive report showcases Huntsman’s contributions to addressing sustainability challenges through its innovative products. “The report underscores how Huntsman’s solutions are vital for

Sustainability

HNI Corporation Receives DOE Better Project Award

April 21, 2024

HNI Corporation has received the DOE Better Project Award. The award recognizes HNI’s exceptional achievements in implementing energy-efficient initiatives within its manufacturing operations, particularly regarding the optimization of paint booth ovens. By incorporating air curtains designed by HNI, the company successfully reduced oven energy demand by up to 30%

Event

PHDCCI Summit Calls For Green Practices In Indian Textile Industry

December 24, 2023

Government and industry leaders gathered at the 2nd Sustainable Textiles Summit in New Delhi, where Prajakta L Verma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles, stressed the urgency of traceability, recycling, and sustainable practices in the textile sector. She emphasized the paradoxical nature of the industry as a major global employer, but also a significant […]

Industry

Climate Change Effects Happening Far Quicker Than Expected: WEMO Report

December 12, 2023

Capgemini, the leading IT services and consulting major, has published the 25th edition of its annual World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO), created in partnership with Vaasa ETT and Enerdata. The report takes stock of the current state of the energy transition, revealing that, despite progress being made, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are continuing to increase, and