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Volcom Learns from Levi’s, Develops Denim Process to Reduce Water Use

August 12, 2019October 7, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Another fashion brand is focusing on reducing water consumption in denim manufacturing. Skate and snowboarding brand Volcom is introducing Water Aware denim jeans – a line inspired by Levi Strauss’s denim techniques – as part of its fall 2019 collection. The company says it has been able to achieve an ... Read more »

Levi Strauss & Co. Signs $2.3M Deal to Cut Water Use and Emissions

July 1, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Levi Strauss & Co. recently signed a $2.3 million cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This deal is expected to help the denim maker meet its goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water use in its supply chain.

Levi’s New Hemp Clothing Uses Less Water to Grow and Feels ‘Just Like Cotton’

March 4, 2019August 5, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

Levi Strauss & Co. has created a new line of clothing made from hemp that “feels just like cotton.” Hemp requires far less water and land in the growing phase and has roughly half the carbon footprint of conventionally grown cotton but has not had wide adoption in the apparel industry because of its coarse feel.

Levi’s and Outerknown Launch Recycled Cotton Clothing Line

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Levi’s has teamed up with Outerknown, a sustainable clothing company started by pro surfer Kelly Slater and designer John Moore, to produce a new line from recycled cotton. The men’s clothing for fall/winter 2018 uses Levi’s Wellthread process from both chemical and mechanical recycling.

Levi’s Automates Finishing Process, Saving Time and Cutting Chemicals

March 5, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Levi Strauss & Co. is piloting a new operating model that replaces labor-intensive manual finishing techniques with an automated digital laser-based system. Project FLX shortens the time to market, and cuts chemicals from the finishing process.

Why Ford’s Futurist Says Water Management Will Be a Top Trend in 2017

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Consumers are increasingly concerned about water — and companies should take note of this because consumers want to support companies that are mindful of their water footprint.

Why Levi’s, J&J, Other Major Firms are Using Chemical Footprinting to Manage Risk

May 20, 2016May 24, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Dozens of major companies including Levi Strauss & Co., Seagate Technology and Johnson & Johnson have participated in a first-of-its-kind effort to publicly benchmark corporate chemical management, the Chemical Footprint Project.

World Water Day 2016: Companies Pledge $1 Billion for Water R&D

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Today is World Water Day, an annual event started by the United Nations to raise awareness about global water scarcity and water safety. Both issues have affected the US this year as some regions struggle with drought and thousands of people were exposed to unsafe levels of lead following the ... Read more »

Levi’s Facility Is World’s Largest LEED Platinum Warehouse

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

A Levi Strauss & Co.’s distribution center has achieved the highest level of LEED green building certification, making it the world’s largest warehouse/distribution center to achieve LEED Platinum, the company says in a blog post. Levi’s says green building features used at the Sky Harbor distribution center in Henderson, Nevada, ... Read more »

COP21: Strong Climate Policy Leads to Lower Business Costs, CEOs Say

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Two new draft texts for a climate deal were released today at COP21, with additional drafts expected to follow as governments negotiate a global climate deal in Paris. Business leaders, meanwhile, continue to step up their efforts to influence climate policy. CEOs of seven apparel companies — Levi Strauss & ... Read more »

How Walmart, Levi’s Reduce GHGs, Waste through Partnerships

November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Walmart met — and beat — a major greenhouse gas emissions goal this week. In 2010, Walmart announced its goal to eliminate 20 million metric tons of GHG emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015. At its Global Sustainability Milestone Meeting on Tuesday, the company announced ... Read more »

68 Major Companies Join Climate Action Pledge

October 20, 2015October 19, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

As the UN climate talks in Paris near, 68 additional companies have joined the White House-led American Business Act on Climate Pledge. Companies making the pledge have set greenhouse gas reduction and renewable energy sourcing goals for 2020 and beyond, and are focusing on increasing energy efficiency, boosting low-carbon investing. ... Read more »

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