April/May 2026
Issue #132
Features
How the war on Iran is stress-testing apparel brands’ CSRD and CS3D promises on energy, logistics and scope 3 emissions
Supply chain shocks are now baked into day-to-day sourcing – even if brands and suppliers scramble to adapt
Rana Plaza survivors are challenging the ILO’s compensation fund – and demanding fashion NGOs stop fundraising in their name without their consent
News
New analysis of France’s environmental impact scores shows its textile product labelling is outpacing plans in Brussels
Warnings that counterfeit fashion is emerging as an abusive shadow industry that threatens both consumers and workers
Two new reports warn that, despite its potential for advancing the industry’s circularity ambitions, textile recycling throws up human rights risks
Opinion
Reports paint a bleak picture of coal-heavy supply chains – but Stefan Seidel says some brands and suppliers are showing that decarbonisation is still within reach
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