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Science-Based Targets

Zero Disclosure / Science-Based Targets

19 October 2022

3 minutes

South Pole's report reveals that, while surveyed businesses might be forgoing the communication of their targets, they are forging ahead with their delivery. Three-quarters of companies surveyed have increased their net zero budgets since December 2021. And many are also increasing their in-house capacity by hiring new staff and upskilling their sustainability teams rather than using external consultants.

Under Cover: One-Fourth of Companies Have SBTs, But Keep Progress a Secret

New global research from South Pole has found that one in four of surveyed companies with science-based targets will not be publicising them.

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Special Correspondent

Young India Fashion Survey 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

ITF Intertex Portugal 2025

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Tariffs and Seconds / SMART View Interview

If unfair trade barriers persist, there's the risk of seeing mountains of usable clothing pile up in the US, while markets abroad fill the gap with cheap, low-quality fast fashion that often results in more waste, not less. Keeping the second-hand clothing trade flowing freely is in everyone’s best interest: economically, socially, and environmentally. This is a moment to build smarter, fairer, and more circular global systems, not to shut them down.

Trade Barriers on Second-Hand Clothing Disrupt a Globally Significant Reverse Supply Chain

Subir Ghosh

24 April 2025

Event Preview / Intertex Portugal Interview

ITF Intertex Portugal expects the participation of over 250 top-tier exhibitors, alongside the anticipated presence of more than 5,000 professionals from over 20 countries.

Balancing Between Nearshoring and Regional Supply Chains with a Global Outlook

Subir Ghosh

3 May 2025