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VF closes inaugural 500 million US dollars Green Bond
One of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, announced the closing of its 500 million euros green bond offering, representing the first green bond issued in the apparel and footwear industry
Assomac plants 500 plants in Madagascar
The Italian association of technology-makers is financing an agro-forestry project through the planting of 500 plants in Madagascar. The project is promoted in collaboration with a web platform allowing to follow the growth of the trees remotely
Two Ten Footwear Foundation appoints new CEO
The national charitable foundation of the US footwear industry announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for the organization. Shawn Osborne will take the leadership of the Foundation
H&M wins over adidas in a nearly 25-year long legal dispute
For more than 2 decades, adidas and H&M have been involved in a legal battle over the stripes
Dick’s Sporting Goods to donate 5 million US dollars
Dick's Sporting Goods and The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation hosted a Here for Her Summit in New York City, a focused and collective effort to champion women and girls in sports and fitness
adidas uses more than 50% recycled polyester in its products
This year adidas reaches a significant milestone on their road to sustainability: in 2020, for the first time, more than half of the polyester used in adidas products will come from recycled plastic waste
Nike donates 5 million US dollars to Obama Presidential Centre
The Nike Foundation is donating 5 million US dollars to create a public athletic facility in the new Obama’s Presidential Centre
Capri joins the Australian bushfire relief efforts
The London-based luxury group announced that it is donating 100 000 Australian dollars to the Australian Red Cross in support of those affected by the country’s catastrophic bushfires
PVH in partnership with Fordham University
The New York-based company has announced a 1 million US dollars contribution to Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. The aim is to establish a leading academic hub for the study of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Tapestry joins Australian relief efforts
The New-York based luxury group has announced a 100 000 US dollars gift from the Coach Foundation to Australian Relief Efforts
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Crocs donate to UNICEF
As part of her Brand Ambassador role with Crocs, Priyanka Chopra Jonas secured a partnership between the iconic shoe brand and UNICEF
Vans donates 1 million US dollars for creativity projects
The California-based brand created the Vans Checkerboard Fund to support its commitment to champion and celebrate creative expression globally
Zouri awarded at the Social Innovation Tournament
The Portuguese-based footwear company won the second prize in the special category for projects focusing on sustainable consumption and production
Open your Mind
This is the name of a new project launched at European level with an aim to attract young talents to the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) industries
Record-breaking amount raised by Skechers
During its 11th edition of the Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk more than 2 million US dollars in were raised for children with special needs and students-
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