Note: this content is taken directly from the SEC Fact Sheet
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules to require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. The Commission proposed the rules on March 21, 2022. The public comment file is available online.
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The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures: Final Rules
By CHARMING STAFF on Mar 7, 2024 4:55:23 PM
Topics: sustainability circularity
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How California's Senate Bills 343 and 707 Might Just Change the Face of Sustainability
By CHARMING STAFF on Feb 26, 2024 3:26:12 PM
“Eco-conscious everything” is on the rise. Everyone from food companies to schools and apparel brands is clamoring to showcase their commitment to sustainability. But with that comes the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly packaging. And while apparel companies in particular are eager to align themselves with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products, they need to be careful of greenwashing and faulty claims that could backfire -- especially as two key senate Bills in California are pending.
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On Navigating Sustainability: Why Digital Product Passports (DPP) are the Future
By CHARMING STAFF on Jan 16, 2024 11:03:08 AM
It’s no secret that the fashion industry continues to find itself at a crossroads, grappling with ever changing sustainability and circularity requirements. In this blog post, we will dive into the key problems brands face as policies change and explore why a digital passport solution emerges as a critical tool -- both from an environmental compliance standpoint and to help the industry achieve a more sustainable future.
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Charming Proudly Sponsors AAFA 2024 Product Safety and Compliance Seminar
By CHARMING STAFF on Jan 3, 2024 1:38:55 PM
Charming Trim, a leading provider of ecologically conscious apparel trim and packaging, is proud to be a sponsor of the American Apparel & Footwear Association's (AAFA) 2024 Products and Compliance Seminar on February 14 - 15, 2024, in Long Beach, CA.
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How to Navigate The Latest Supply Chain Challenge: The Panama Canal
By CHARMING STAFF on Dec 5, 2023 9:31:32 AM
It’s no secret that 2023’s Black Friday brought a welcome wave of excitement for apparel brands leaving them '100 Percent Ecstatic' with the results, as revealed by a DHL Supply Chain executive. However, beneath the surface of the retail rejoice lies a tale of challenges in the global shipping industry, particularly concerning the Panama Canal.
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Charming Trim supports addition of PFAS to Restricted Substances List
By CHARMING STAFF on Apr 28, 2023 3:15:36 PM
As a voting member of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Charming Trim was in full support of the Association adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the most recent edition of the Restricted Substance List (RSL).
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Why greenwashing has become a hot topic and what you can do about it
By Jeremy Van Houten on Jan 9, 2023 5:37:07 PM
With an increasing number of consumers willing to spend more for products they believe to be more sustainable, it can be tempting to focus your marketing and messaging efforts on the most eco-friendly aspects of your products.
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Q&A With Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer at Reformation
By CHARMING STAFF on Oct 4, 2022 4:23:27 PM
We had the distinct pleasure of hosting a Q&A with Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Operations at Reformation to pick her brain about one of our favorite topics: sustainability in the apparel industry.
Topics: supply chain sustainability
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THE NEED FOR FORECASTING TO MEET SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
By CHARMING STAFF on Sep 26, 2022 11:35:48 AM
The state of the climate is scary. In fact, it’s overwhelming when you consider that the retail industry accounts for nearly 8% of the global GHG greenhouse gas emissions.
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CHARMING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA
By CHARMING STAFF on Jul 15, 2022 3:33:00 PM
CHARMING is very pleased to announce that we are further expanding our manufacturing presence in Mexico and Central America. Our customers have told us that they need to be closer to the needle to help them with response time, and freight, and we have listened. Last year we established CHARMING Guatemala (Guatemala City), and this past month we took possession of our brand new factory building on July 15, 2022.
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