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How sustainable is Lululemon, really?

Lululemon is pushing circularity, renewable energy, and supply chain transparency but can it hit its 2030 goals as emissions rise?

GRI Textiles and Apparel Sector Standard Exposure Draft 2025

France Declares War on Ultra-Fast Fashion

France takes on ultra-fast fashion with taxes, ad bans, and local incentives - sparking a bold global shift toward slower, more sustainable style.

Can Fast Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?

Fast fashion brands are racing to rebrand themselves as sustainable—but can a model built on speed, scale, and low costs ever align with environmental and social responsibility? In this feature, we explore the real impact of fast fashion, take a closer look at Zara and H&M’s sustainability efforts, and reflect on whether consumer choices can drive meaningful change.

HUGO BOSS Unveils NovaPoly to Tackle Microplastics in Fashion

How Saving the Planet Became a Luxury Brand

As climate awareness goes mainstream, the language of saving the planet has been polished, packaged, and sold — often to those who can afford it most. In this piece, we explore how sustainability became a lifestyle brand, why that matters, and what it really takes to keep climate action real and inclusive.

OpenAI and Musk Agree to Fast-Tracked Trial Over For-Profit Shift

OpenAI and Musk will face off in an expedited trial over the company’s shift to a for-profit model. Musk claims OpenAI has abandoned its mission, while Altman accuses Musk of anti-competitive tactics.

H&M Foundation Launches Global Change Award to Accelerate Net-Zero Innovation in Textile Industry by 2050

H&M Foundation launches the latest Global Change Award to drive textile industry innovation, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The award targets early-stage ideas and shifts to a nomination-based process.

Italy Investigates Shein for Alleged Greenwashing in Environmental Claims

The Italian Competition Authority has launched an investigation into online fashion retailer Shein’s operator, Infinite Styles Services Co, for possibly misleading environmental claims. The investigation centers around claims made in sections of Shein’s website, such as “#SHEINTHEKNOW,” “evoluSHEIN,” and “Social Responsibility,” which allegedly convey a false image of sustainability through vague or confusing statements on circularity, product quality, and responsible consumption. This inquiry is part of broader efforts by EU regulators to tackle greenwashing and ensure companies substantiate environmental claims. The European Commission has already introduced regulations, such as the Green Claims Directive, to address transparency issues in sustainability advertising. The fashion sector, known for its significant environmental footprint, is a key focus of these efforts. Shein has set emission reduction goals, but the Italian regulator noted inconsistencies between these targets and the company’s actual practices. Shein expressed its willingness to cooperate with authorities.