RAN, which helped develop the sourcing policies for L Brands and Ralph Lauren, has been waging an “Out of Fashion” campaign to publicize the impact of forest-based fabrics and call…
January 19, 2017
January 16, 2017
The Independent: HSBC funding destruction of vast areas of Indonesian rainforest, new report claims
HSBC also reportedly helped arrange $360 million of financing for companies in the Salim Group. Greenpeace alleges “extensive forest destruction” has taken place on the group’s plantations in Kalimantan, Indonesia….
January 12, 2017
Just Style: Ralph Lauren Makes Forest-Friendly Sourcing Pledge
The company’s pledge on wood-based fabrics has been developed in cooperation with Rainforest Action Network (RAN), whose ‘Out of Fashion’ campaign aims to bring attention to the risks controversial wood-based…
January 6, 2017
The New York Times: Ralph Lauren Joins Fight to Ensure Fabrics Not Damaging Forests and Lives
RAN’s “Out of Fashion” campaign to publicize the impacts of forest-based fabrics has called on major U.S. brands to adopt stringent, sustainable sourcing systems. … Brihannala Morgan, RAN senior forest…
January 6, 2017
Women’s Wear Daily: Rainforest Action Network Lauds Ralph Lauren for Wood-Based Fabrics Policy
Ralph Lauren’s policy and actions on wood-based fabrics were developed in cooperation with Rainforest Action Network and its “Out of Fashion” campaign. (read more)
January 6, 2017
Environmental Leader: Sustainable Supply Chains: Ralph Lauren Is Latest Corporation to Commit to Sourcing Materials from Responsible Suppliers
Ralph Lauren’s policy on wood-based fabrics was developed in cooperation with Rainforest Action Network, whose Out of Fashion campaign targets major apparel and luxury-good companies and puts pressure on them to develop…
January 6, 2017
Reuters: Ralph Lauren joins fight to ensure fabrics not damaging forests and lives
Ralph Lauren is the latest in a growing number of fashion companies to pledge to investigate its supply chain to determine if it is using products from the most destructive…
January 5, 2017
Jakarta Globe: Jokowi Praised for Returning Land Rights to Indigenous Communities
International environmental group Rainforest Action Network has praised President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo for recognizing customary land rights. … “When customary rights are recognized, the communities can make the long-term decisions necessary for sustainable…
December 28, 2016
Eco-Business: The top 5 CSR stories in 2016
California-based Rainforest Action Network (RAN), Indonesia-based community group Tuk Indonesia and Dutch consultancy Profundo revealed that at least $38 billion worth of commercial loans and underwriting facilities were provided to 50 companies in…
December 23, 2016
The Hill: After drilling decision, focus needs to turn to protecting the Gulf, clean energy
Lindsey Allen, Executive Director of Rainforest Action Network, offers a perspective on President Obama’s latest environmental decision: This week President Obama showed legislative creativity, using a 60-year old law to…