Italian luxury fashion group “OTB” is accelerating its sustainability strategy as the industry faces growing pressure from regulators, consumers, and investors to demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact.
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On May 6, the Danish jewellery giant announced that carbon emissions data will now appear alongside the traditional diamond grading system of Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat across its “Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds” collection.
On March 26, Swedish fashion company H&M Group announced its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2025.
On March 24, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced the next phase of its Global Citizenship & Sustainability strategy, Timeless by Design 2030.
On March 16, Italian biomaterials company Vegea announced the expansion of production capacity for its flagship material, GrapeSkin. Marking its 10th anniversary, this move aims to ensure a more stable supply and enhance the practical application of bio-based materials.
French luxury maison Longchamp has announced that it has obtained B Corp™ certification. B Corp, an independent international certification, evaluates a company’s social and environmental practices based on measured and audited standards.
On January 28, Japanese fashion brand CFCL announced the establishment of its own production facility, CFCL Knitting Factory, located in Sōka City, Saitama Prefecture.
Italy and the European Union (EU) have begun to reassess the de minimis framework for small parcel imports, which has been closely linked to the business model of ultra-fast fashion.
On October 30, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund officially announced a new joint project, The Next Thread Initiative, aimed at shaping the next era of sustainable fashion.
On July 14, Loro Piana, the high-end cashmere brand, was placed under court-appointed administration for one year by a Milan court due to allegations of labor exploitation within its supply chain.