How Climate Change Is Transforming the Way We Shop
On August 28, 2023 by Ken PuckerThe first day of 2023 was a record breaker. Across Europe, many countries experienced their warmest-ever New Year’s Day, with pictures of Alpine ski slopes denuded of snow making headlines. In the US, a Christmas cold snap gave way to an unseasonably warm start to January in many states. https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/climate-change-weather-consumer-spending-seasonless/
Proponents and Critics of ESG Claim It Can Change Society. Both Will Be Disappointed
On August 23, 2023 by Ken PuckerFlooding from torrential rains recently led Vermonters to kayak through the streets of the state capital. A month later, Hawaiians were forced to flee to the ocean to avoid devastating blazes. All the while, toxic smoke from wildfires has imperiled the health of Americans across huge swaths of the country. All these alarming environmental developments […]
What Big Brands’ Sustainability Reports Won’t Tell You
On August 22, 2023 by Ken PuckerFor much of the last decade, advocates for sustainable businesses have argued that reporting on ESG measures would lead to a sustainable future. It hasn’t happened, writes Kenneth Pucker. https://www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/sustainability/fashion-sustanability-reporting-wont-tell-you-esg/?utm_source=newsletter_dailydigest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily_Digest_220823&utm_content=intro
Here’s How Marketers Accelerate Fashion’s Sustainable Transition
On July 25, 2023 by Ken PuckerFashion brands and marketers have a new roadmap for sustainable transformation. Incorporating buzzy practices, including regenerative agricultureand circularity, companies like Outerknown, J. Crew Group and VF Corporation are demonstrating the benefits of progress in several of the 12 areas of transformation laid out in a new report from Accenture. But there’s a gulf between what […]
Can fast fashion slow down? It’s not that simple
On July 21, 2023 by Ken PuckerOne of fast fashion’s biggest players says it’s taking major steps toward a more sustainable business model. But in an industry predicated on low cost, low quality and high production volume, experts say it won’t be simple. “It’s hard to see how they actually deliver on their emissions reductions targets,” said Ken Pucker, a professor at […]
Planning Your Holiday Wardrobe? Ask Yourself If You Really Need Another Fast-Fashion Polyester Dress
On July 20, 2023 by Ken PuckerWith summer comes plastic–polyester dresses, synthetic bikinis, water bottles, and so on. I wonder how many of you are thinking about the repercussions of all of that. I know that today’s fashion motto is “circularity will save us all.” I embarked on a quest a couple of years ago in the form of a short […]
Why Mushroom Leather (and Other New Materials) Are Struggling to Scale
On July 13, 2023 by Ken PuckerLate last month, leading materials start-up Bolt threads said it had paused operations for its leather alternative Mylo. The company’s struggle to raise funds points to deeper challenges for the sector, writes Kenneth Pucker. https://www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/sustainability/next-generation-materials-innovation-mylo-bolt-threads-mushroom-leather/?utm_source=newsletter_dailydigest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily_Digest_130723&utm_term=NAD7JRM5XRE2BA7JCY7ZD5EOKQ&utm_content=top_story_2_title
Shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic: is ESG a redundant concept?
On June 30, 2023 by Ken PuckerInstitutions across the globe have welcomed the ISSB’s much-anticipated inaugural global sustainability standards. However, some industry experts warn that too much focus on standardising data could distract from the urgent need to decarbonise. https://www.energymonitor.ai/finance/reporting-and-disclosure/is-esg-investing-a-redundant-concept/
Big Closets, Small Planet
On June 29, 2023 by Ken Puckerhttps://sustainablefashionacademy.org/podcast/thought-leadership-circularity-fantasy-distraction/
Carbon Neutral Claims Under Investigation In Greenwashing Probe
On June 16, 2023 by Ken PuckerLast month, the European Parliament set out to ban environmental claims about carbon neutrality based on carbon offsetting schemes. This has caused ripple implications for sustainability and marketing teams, especially their public-facing approach on how to reach ‘net zero’. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amynguyen/2023/06/16/carbon-neutral-claims-under-investigation-in-greenwashing-probe/?sh=2e710bfa6431