China: More transparency but emissions still rise

BEIJING – Supply chain carbon emissions are continuing to rise among a group of major companies despite significant improvements in environmental transparency and supplier engagement, according to new research released by China’s leading environmental NGO – the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE).

Among companies highlighted for strengthening upstream environmental management were apparel manufacturer Hop Lun, footwear producer Chung Jye Shoes and textile chemical suppliers Archroma and DyStar.