Rewarding move away from MMCF: Canopy unveils new Hot Button criteria
October 21, 2026
Canopy updates Hot Button framework to accelerate next-gen fibre adoption and strengthen forest protection across viscose supply chains.
Green Thinking
News and features showing examples of retail’s green thinking
FarmAhead: Arla further incentivises farmers to take sustainability action
October 20, 2026
Arla expands its sustainability-motivated FarmAhead scheme incentivising farmers to take even more environmental action.
L’Accelerator: Meet L’Oréal’s 13 sustainability ‘change makers’
October 19, 2026
13 companies from eight countries selected to join L’Oréal’s flagship L’Accelerator sustainable innovation programme.
Changing of the guard: Ikea appoints new chief sustainability officer
October 16, 2026
Erika Intiso named as incoming chief sustainability officer for Ikea retail operator Ingka Group, as Karen Pflug departs.
‘Gaps in supply chain compliance readiness’: One in five brands selling into US have shipments detained
October 13, 2026
More than one in five fashion brands selling into the US have had shipments detained, while 75% are not fully prepared to prove material origin on demand.
‘Scientific insight, industry collaboration’: Nike, Patagonia in Microfiber Action Alliance
October 9, 2026
The Nature Conservancy launches the Microfiber Action Alliance, supported by retailers including Nike, Patagonia, and Under Armour.
Making a connection: Inspectorio and EON in DPP partnership
October 8, 2026
New partnership brings together Inspectorio’s supply chain data capabilities with EON’s digital ID tech to help brands with DPP.
Co-op: UK can’t build a greener economy if young people can’t see a way into it
October 5, 2026
Co-op Foundation’s ‘Green Opportunities Report’ identifies significant barriers for young people in contributing to a greener economy.
‘Innovation has a critical role’: Tesco tech winners support plant resilience and livestock management
October 2, 2026
Tesco 2026 Agri-tech Challenge winners can support farmers with technology for boosting plant resilience and improving livestock management.