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STTI welcomes changes to Higg BRM but says more needed to effect supply chain change

The STTI says it looks forward to continued collaboration to further develop the purchasing practices element in the Higg BRM,…

WEEK IN REVIEW: Sustainable action soars as apparel industry attempts to make amends

There's no shortage of brand announcements recently around clothing launches using 'recycled fabric' or the incorporation of 'revolutionary fibres' that…

Higg Brand & Retail Module revamped to accelerate industry green transition

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released the latest version of the Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM), one of…

SAC Higg Index tool review results expected June 2023

The SAC announced a review of the tool after it was deemed to be “misleading” by several European advertising watchdogs.…

SAC presses for urgent action on ‘systemic sustainability issues’

At an in-person meeting held in Singapore this month, The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), garment brands, retailers and manufacturers explored…

Higg partners with Bluesign, ZDHC to improve chemical management

Higg, the sustainability insights platform for the consumer goods industry, announced it is developing partnerships with Bluesign and ZDHC (Zero…

SAC responds to consumer watchdog ‘guidance’ around Higg MSI

The Norwegian Consumer Council, together with the Dutch Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) have issued joint guidance around the…

SAC explores how to communicate green data with consumers

In August, the SAC met with the Norwegian Consumer Authority (NCA) for what it says was an open and constructive…

H&M defends transparency amid claims of ‘bogus’ environmental scores

The investigation into the H&M Group's environmental scorecards, which was carried out by online news publication, Quartz, follows on from…

The week in review: Goodbye Higg, hello real progress?

Concerns regarding the Higg Index, which was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), played out last week, culminating in…