Tag: ASOS

ASOS, Boohoo and Asda investigated over fashion ‘green’ claims

Stuart Mitchell

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will be scrutinising eco-friendly and sustainability claims made by ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda about their fashion products, including clothing, footwear, and accessories. The move comes as part of its ongoing investigation into potential greenwashing and follows concerns around the way the firms’ products are being marketed to customers as eco-friendly. In January this year, the CMA turned its eye to the fashion sector, where an estimated £54 billion is spent by consumers annually, and its initial review identified concerns around potentially misleading…

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ASOS announces ambitious new 2030 ESG goals

Stuart Mitchell

ASOS is pleased to announce its industry-leading Fashion with Integrity (“FWI”) 2030 programme, laying out a comprehensive plan to achieve a new set of stretching ESG goals by 2030. Under the plan, which includes a commitment to achieve Net Zero across the full value chain by 2030, ASOS will continue its journey towards becoming a truly global retailer in a responsible and sustainable way. Taking into account the most material issues for ASOS, the FWI 2030 programme is focused on minimising ASOS’ impact on the planet, delivering positive benefits for…

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ASOS and DPD launch Project ReLove to help customers and employees recycle clothes for free

Stuart Mitchell

At least 350,000 tonnes of second-hand, used clothing goes straight into landfill each year in the UK alone. As part of their constant drive towards a better, greener future, DPD UK and ASOS have launched Project ReLove to help customers recycle their clothes easily and for free. Launched on 12 April 2021, ReLove is a new service run by DPD UK for ASOS customers. The aim is to make it easy for ASOS customers to get rid of any unwanted preloved clothing for free and with no hassle. All they…

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