Spotlight on sustainability

UK: Sustainability is good for business says M&S exec

The drive for companies to differentiate themselves through creative sustainability initiatives is not only good for business but will open…

SOURCING: Puma digs further down supply chain

Sporting goods firm Puma has added "lower tier" suppliers to its factory monitoring programme, and continues to roll out a…

GERMANY: Adidas tops sustainability index

German sporting goods firm Adidas Group has announced being rated an industry leader in sustainability issues and corporate responsibility by…

COMMENT: Lean is green in apparel product development

Within the apparel industry the dialogue on sustainability has mainly focused on the production of ‘green products’ and the use…

COMMENT: Sustainability raises the bar on apparel sourcing

From credit problems at CIT, to falling pay and rising opposition to the political situation in Honduras, textile and apparel…