22 April 2022, Mumbai:

Earth Day 2022: Fashion brands from all corners of the globe commit to protecting forests.

CanopyStyle momentum builds as scientists call for an end to deforestation to stabilize the world's climate and biodiversity.

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This Earth Day, Canopy is pleased to announce that eight new companies from across the globe have joined the CanopyStyle initiative to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests out of the viscose supply chain and help conserve the world’s most vital forests, biodiversity, and climate.

From SHEIN, to Hanky Panky and ocean+main in the US, River Island and AllSaints in the UK, and Kmart Australia and Boody in Australia, these far-reaching fashion companies are uniting with the 478 brands already signed on to CanopyStyle to save forests.

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CanopyStyle is a collaborative initiative dedicated to transforming viscose supply chains away from sourcing from forests and accelerating the production of low-carbon, Next Generation Solutions like recycled-textile or agricultural residue-derived viscose.

“This is the turnaround decade for our planet, and forests have a huge part to play in mitigating the climate crisis and conserving biodiversity,” said Nicole Rycroft, Canopy’s Executive Director.

“That’s why, on Earth Day, we are so encouraged to see this new wave of global fashion brands committing to revolutionize their supply chains to keep vital forests standing and scale the production of NextGen alternatives.”

The majority of brands in today’s announcement have also joined Pack4Good, Canopy’s initiative to make sure they are implementing smart packaging design and using the most eco-friendly paper packaging.

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20 April 2022, Mumbai:

C.L.A.S.S. has always been committed to fostering and activating positive change in the fashion industry while keeping contemporary consumers informed.

This approach is perfectly aligned with the Fashion Revolution's goals to be action-oriented and solution-focused, promoting a concrete change in the fashion industry by engaging consumers on a worldwide level.

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1. C.L.A.S.S. partners join the FRW campaign

C.L.A.S.S. partners are fully and constantly committed to full transparency. C.L.A.S.S.

2. C.L.A.S.S. supports UNECE in its Sustainability Pledge

C.L.A.S.S. is extremely pleased to join The Sustainability Pledge by UNECE, which aims at providing companies with the right tools to trace their products from raw materials to shop shelves.

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3. C.L.A.S.S. launches its latest Smart Voice:

A TRANSPARENT VIEW ON THE FASHION SUPPLY CHAIN In order to prove its strong commitment to transparency, C.L.A.S.S. is also dedicating one of its Smart Voices to the matter.

On the ways fashion can improve its commitment to transparency and openness on the behind-the-scenes of the industry.

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23 April 2022, Mumbai:

Kering and the French Ministry of Labor, Employment and Integration signed a partnership charter on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, for the integration of young people, vulnerable individuals, and people with disabilities, with the aim of supporting them in the job market.

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Through this charter and its long-standing commitment to integration, Kering intends to remain an employer of choice and is continuing to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels of its organization.

Kering’s signature of the charter shows its increasing support for France’s “Les entreprises s’engagent” corporate commitment movement, which aims to establish long-term links between the State and companies to promote employment for all. The partnership is based on three main commitments:

1 young person, 1 solution

1 young person, 1 mentor

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Kering also helps to integrate young people by supporting various non-profits and through direct assistance.

As part of these efforts, the Group will organize awareness-raising round-table discussions and training workshops in collaboration with specialist associations.

For example, Kering is leading a mentoring project with several universities based in the Ile-de-France region.

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21 April 2022, Mumbai:

Sustainability-oriented and technology-based, ECOSENSOR™ fabrics give birth to a smart wardrobe mixing great design and certified responsibility.

On the occasion of Performance Days, the Japanese textile manufacturer ECOSENSOR™ by Asahi Kasei Advance presents its SS 2023 collection, made of high-tech fabrics implementing new-generation values, with the aim of keeping nature, body, and mind in harmony.

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ECOSENSOR™ presents 40 new references that meet the needs of the contemporary consumer, such as durability, well-being, and performance. Being capable of combining active climate control, exquisite touch, lightness, and comfort with sustainable values, ECOSENSOR™ stands out as a unique eco-high-tech performance proposition in its market.

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The collection covers the different market applications with 7 items for INNERWEAR, 2 for OUTERWEAR, 17 for SPORT KNIT and 14 for SPORT WOVEN.

To further validate the leading-edge nature of the collection, ECOSENSOR™ decided to showcase a zero-waste concept outfit, designed and produced by ZEROBARRACENTO, at Performance Days.

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