Tag #Ethical Sourcing

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GB Energy's First Solar Project Uses Chinese-Made Panels, Raising Ethical Concerns

The initial phase of the Great British Energy school solar panel program used panels from Chinese companies Aiko and Longi, raising concerns about forced labor in Chinese supply chains despite GBE's commitment to ethical sourcing and compliance with UK modern slavery laws.

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Sahel Gold Fuels Conflict Amidst Record Prices

Record-high gold prices in 2025 are fueling conflicts in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, where military juntas utilize gold revenues to fund counterinsurgency campaigns involving Russian mercenaries, leading to human rights abuses and little benefit to local populations; weak ethical standards and tr...

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Shein Reports Two Child Labor Cases Amidst IPO Plans

Shein, planning a London IPO, reported two child labor cases—an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old—at its Chinese suppliers in 2024, prompting immediate supplier termination and raising concerns about its supply chain ethics amid financial challenges.

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Silk & Snow: Transparency, Quality, and Sustainable Growth in the Mattress Industry

Toronto-based Silk & Snow, founded by engineer Albert Chow and his friend Kenneth Mo in 2017, prioritized supply chain transparency and quality manufacturing, leading to its acquisition by Sleep Country in early 2023 after initially launching via a successful Kickstarter campaign.

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Forced Labor Found in Half of Indian Cotton Farms Supplying Global Brands

An investigation of 90 cotton farms in Madhya Pradesh, India, revealed that almost half use forced labor, including children, who are paid $2.30 a day and trapped in debt, with these farms supplying major brands like Pratibha Syntex, highlighting the prevalence of modern slavery in the global textil...

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Shein Refuses to Disclose Xinjiang Cotton Sourcing to UK MPs

Shein's general counsel for EMEA refused to answer UK MPs' questions about its cotton sourcing, specifically whether it uses cotton from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is alleged. This refusal prompted criticism from MPs who said it showed a lack of transparency and raised concerns about Shein'...

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Loro Piana Faces State Administration for Worker Exploitation

The Milan prosecutor placed Loro Piana, an LVMH-owned luxury brand, under state administration for a year due to accusations of worker exploitation in its Italian supply chain, involving illegal employment practices and unsafe working conditions at subcontracted workshops; this follows similar actio...

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Aaron Jah Stone Debuts at Couture Show

At Las Vegas Jewelry Week's Couture Show, Parisian jewelry designer Cyril Bismuth's brand Aaron Jah Stone is debuting its 15th-anniversary pocket watch, a unique piece combining Texan-inspired design with rare gemstones, competing for the Best in Innovative Award.

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French Cooperative Supermarket Highlights Sustainable Consumption

Supercoop, a cooperative supermarket in Bègles, France, requires members to volunteer three hours every four weeks in exchange for shopping privileges; it prioritizes local, organic produce, fair pricing, and community engagement, currently boasting 600 members and a yearly revenue of €997,000.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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FTJCo: Revolutionizing Ethical and Sustainable Jewelry Practices

FTJCo Fine Jewellery, a Toronto-based Certified B Corp, is revolutionizing the jewelry industry by prioritizing ethical sourcing, using Fairmined gold and SCS-certified diamonds, promoting transparency, and setting a new standard for sustainable jewelry practices.

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Fashion Brands' 2025 Sustainability Initiatives

In 2025, major fashion brands like Chanel, VF Corporation, Barbour, PANGAIA, Prada Group, and Patagonia are implementing various sustainability initiatives, including renewable energy transition, worker safety programs, product repair services, and material innovation, demonstrating a commitment tow...

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DRC Sues Apple over Conflict Minerals in Electronics

The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple in Belgium and France, alleging that Apple products contain conflict minerals mined in the DRC's conflict zones, where armed militias exploit resources, abuse human rights, and harm the environment. Apple denies the allegations, citing its efforts to s...

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