Research by Ecosystem Marketplace, a nonprofit focused on the carbon market, reveals the carbon offsets market was down 61% from $1.9bn (£1.5bn) in 2022 to $723m in 2023.
Inditex and H&M among fashion giants linked to abuses in Myanmar’s garment sector
New data from the BHRRC has revealed first-hand accounts from garment workers in Myanmar of unsafe working conditions.
Fashion: Foot Locker and Louis Vuitton linked to forced labour abuse
Fashion brands LVMH and Foot Locker are among retailers that are failing to eradicate forced labour, putting supply chain workers at risk.
Tesco and Sainsbury’s among supermarkets linked to migrant worker abuse
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have been named among a number of supermarket giants linked to multiple migrant worker abuses within the UK.
Verra’s carbon offset schemes ‘not stopping’ deforestation
Many Verra’s carbon offsetting schemes are “not stopping any deforestation at all or stopping very small amounts”.
Boohoo exposed by BBC for breaking ethical promises
Boohoo continues to undermine supply chain and workers despite promising to pay suppliers a fair price with realistic timelines.
Better Cotton launches traceability platform for fashion retailers
Better Cotton has launched a traceable supply chain platform so brands can verify the origin and journey of the raw materials within their products.
KTC launches ‘unashamedly’ sustainable palm oil products
KTC has launched a new range of “unashamedly” sustainable, traceable and responsibly sourced palm oil products.
Boohoo faces £100m lawsuit over modern slavery allegations
Boohoo is facing a £100 million lawsuit from investors after modern slavery allegations wiped more than £1 billion from its company value.
WBA sees a lack of transparency in the seafood industry
The WBA has found a “concerning” lack of transparency within the seafood industry and its progress towards sustainable commitments.
