All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 22
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Vagabond launched a “Bring Back Shoe Initiative” in its own...
Vagabond launched a “Bring Back Shoe Initiative” in its own stores in Sweden, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Denmark this month. Together with I:Collect, a Swiss company described as a world leader in footwear and clothing recycling, the Swedish shoe brand has invited customers to bring back their old shoes ...
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Aldo has released a sneaker which, it hopes, will help...
Aldo has released a sneaker which, it hopes, will help provide access to education for children in some of the world's poorest countries. Available in three different colors, the Mx sneaker features in a “Give Back, Move Forward” humanitarian campaign launched together with Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization. All ...
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By the end of 2018 Michael Kors will no longer...
By the end of 2018 Michael Kors will no longer use animal fur in its products and those of Jimmy Choo, the luxury shoe brand that it bought in August. Kors reached the decision after its chief executive, John Idol, had a meeting with Dan Matthews of the People for ...
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Stuart Weitzman has teamed up with Gigi Hadid, the famous...
Stuart Weitzman has teamed up with Gigi Hadid, the famous fashion model, for a second capsule collection of shoes. The proceeds being shared with Pencils of Promise, a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in developing countries.
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Instead of running a price promotion for Black Friday, Vagabond...
Instead of running a price promotion for Black Friday, Vagabond has decided this year to give 10 percent of the net sales from its Nov. 24 sales to Unicef
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Deichmann has again provided awards of €100,000 for ten projects...
Deichmann has again provided awards of €100,000 for ten projects dedicated to the integration of disadvantaged young people through education and employment. First awarded in 2005, the Deichmann Award this year went mostly for projects aimed at integrating young refugees. The Deichmann Award is split into several categories. The first ...
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Stahl says it has launched a range of water-repellent solutions...
Stahl says it has launched a range of water-repellent solutions for leather products, including footwear, that are PFC-free and BTX-free. Called Neo, the new finish can be used on nappalan, suede, nubuck or full-grain leather. It can be combined with other Stahl products that comply with the guidelines of the ...
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Birkenstock has obtained certification for the quality of its new...
Birkenstock has obtained certification for the quality of its new line of socks and hosiery. The international working group of the Global Organic Textile Standard has confirmed that it uses organic cotton and that the related supply chain respects environmental, social and technical standards. Birkenstock's legwear features basic and fashion ...
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Stahl has achieved the status of a Bluesign system partner,...
Stahl has achieved the status of a Bluesign system partner, certifying that its performance coatings, polymers comply with sustainability standards
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Wolverine Worldwide has announced that it is partnering with the...
Wolverine Worldwide has announced that it is partnering with the American Red Cross, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and the United Way to help victims of Harvey, the hurricane that made landfall in the U.S. at the end of August. The firm said it will contribute more than $2.6 million ...
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During the last two years, the design engineers at Millennium...
During the last two years, the design engineers at Millennium Printing and the packaging team at Euro Brand Management have been working with Geox' senior marketing and sourcing teams in order to design, test and deliver a packaging program for children's shoes that will reduce the company's transportation costs and its CO² emissions. After ...
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Assocalzaturifici, the association of Italian shoe manufacturers, has partnered with...
Assocalzaturifici, the association of Italian shoe manufacturers, has partnered with Humana People to People Italia on a project for children in Africa. The project, which is called “Anche con i piedi si può dare una mano” (Even with feet you can lend a hand), will finance a school inclusion program ...
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Toms Shoes, the American brand that is famous for its policy...
Toms Shoes, the American brand that is famous for its policy of giving away a free pair of shoes or to help someone in need of a prescription for his eyesight for each pair of shoes or glasses sold, presented new figures at this month's Premium trade show in Berlin to ...
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Vivobarefoot has partnered with Bloom to develop what it claims...
Vivobarefoot has partnered with Bloom to develop what it claims is the first molded shoe made from algae. Bloom is a performance-based materials manufacturer headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi with operations in Solana Beach, California. Bloom uses algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources around the world to make EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) ...
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Markt, a consumer magazine that was aired on ARD, the...
Markt, a consumer magazine that was aired on ARD, the German TV channel, tested shoes for hazardous substances with a focus on the presence of Chromium VI as well as amines that are suspected of causing cancer. CADS, the cooperative against dangerous substances of more than 70 shoe manufacturers and ...
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The FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) has recognized...
The FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) has recognized eight footwear factories from China and Vietnam with the distinction as a Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer for 2016. The eight names include both a group of 2014 recipients and new designees which have not been recognized before. The new recipients include: ...
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India has banned the import of exotic skins of reptiles,...
India has banned the import of exotic skins of reptiles, like crocodiles and alligators, and furs of certain animals including minks, foxes and chinchillas, which are typically used to make leather or for the fur in clothing and accessories. The decision was notified by India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade ...
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Bata has standardized the packaging of its shoes sold around...
Bata has standardized the packaging of its shoes sold around the world, and made it more sustainable. Before, the individual contract factories were getting the shoe boxes made by local suppliers, but now all the shoeboxes are contracted out to two companies that work with shoebox manufacturers close to where ...
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Lidl has published a list of its 650 suppliers for...
Lidl has published a list of its 650 suppliers for its private label lines of shoes and clothing, adding the names and the locations of their main factories. The list is meant to be updated twice a year. Claiming to be the first food discounter to take such action, Lidl ...
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PFI, the well-known footwear testing laboratory in Pirmasens, will be...
PFI, the well-known footwear testing laboratory in Pirmasens, will be testing leather and leathergoods in accordance with the leather standard by Oeko-Tex from January 2017. The new leather standard was introduced at the beginning of November by Oeko-Tex, the well-known international association of independent research and testing institutes focused on ...
