Environmental Reportage

I have a BSc in environmental studies with a concentration in gender studies. I specialize in intersectional environmentalism, winning awards for my work in the field. I cover climate change, ecofeminism, conservation, environmental justice, ocean preservation and eco-travel. I also cover sustainable fashion and food often at Luxury Daily.

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Fashion falling behind in fight against forced labor: report

International nonprofit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) is out with new research. According to the fourth edition of the KnowTheChain Apparel & Footwear Benchmark, several brands are falling behind in the fight against forced labor, despite promoting sustainability and social justice progress. Scoring 19 out of 100 on average, supply chain transparency remains a rampant issue across the luxury fashion players studied.
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LVMH executives talk environmental strategy at UNESCO

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is offering an update on Life 360, the group's Initiatives For the Environment platform. Launched in 2021, the sustainability strategy covers the group’s environmental approach, inclusive of manufacturing and in-store experiences. With specific targets to be met by the years 2023, 2026 and 2030, the first deadline has come, and LVMH has revealed where it stands — delivered during the Life 360 Summit at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, the details involve the creation of Life 360 Business Partners, an action program that targets Scope 3 emissions.
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Stella McCartney reveals new green innovations as COP28 gets underway

British fashion house Stella McCartney is pushing forward its eco-friendly strategies. As the world gathers for COP28, held in Dubai this year, a range of innovations is being revealed in partnership with 15 eco-materials companies including LVMH-owned Champagne maker Veuve Clicquot — the U.K.-based brand also released its 2023 Impact Report just in time for the occasion, detailing company environmental performance for the 2022 calendar year. At a Sustainable Market on-site at the global climate summit, visitors and international leaders can peruse the fruits of Stella McCartney’s collaborations up close, from grape leather shoes to the planet’s first fashion item made using biological recycling.
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De Beers Group takes to Botswana for Natural Diamond Summit 2023

In the midst of renewing a key supply deal, diamond company De Beers Group is taking the lead on sustainable production and development. The corporation has wrapped an annual event, hosted in partnership with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy. In the city of Gaborone, industry leaders explored how best to drive green development in the countries where products are sourced, De Beers Group shining a light on a new deal it has struck with the government officials during the 2023 Natural Diamond Summit, which took place from Nov. 13 - 15, 2023.
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LVMH, UNESCO deliver biodiversity update

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is continuing to share sustainable solutions on the global stage. Hosted by UNESCO, the United Nations agency aimed at promoting world peace, group representatives attended the 42nd General Conference last week — the event took place in Paris. Coming together in light of the theme “(re)Thinking the Commons, acting together to protect them,” executives took part in a special session centered on the company’s partnership with UNESCO and member states, which include Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru.
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Dior backs biodiversity with WWF partnership

French fashion house Dior’s beauty arm is supporting the work of environmental nonprofit (World Wildlife Fund) WWF. The luxury brand is backing biodiversity efforts taking place in North America and Europe which aim to protect lynxes and jaguars – both are keystone species – in two major markets for the company. Funding the restoration of natural corridors in an appeal to contemporary consumers for whom sustainability is top of mind, efforts place the Dior Sauvage fragrance out front as a new campaign goes live.
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Perrier-Jouët rallies support for sound environmental futures

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is bringing attention to the interconnectedness of the planet's ecosystems, and the natural functions that drive the production of the company's products. Out now, “Fill Your World With Wonder” dances with scenes of flowers and futuristic visions of a green future, the new campaign starring French actor and director Mélanie Laurent who takes a stand in supporting sustainable strides. As a well-known environmentalist and recently-appointed “Artisan of Change” for the house, she helps bring attention to Perrier-Jouët’s efforts in regenerative agriculture with the new excerpt.
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IHG forges reforestation partnership with Mastercard

Hospitality group InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is giving guests the chance to do good with their dollars this month. Through a new partnership with Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, the company is supporting the work of nonprofit environmental organization Conservation International. During October, Mastercard purchases totaling $50 or more at select IHG properties in the United States will trigger a $2 donation to the nonprofit, in turn covering the cost of growing one tree.
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Audi, Bentley boost sustainable approaches at One Young World Summit 2023

German automaker Audi and British automaker Bentley are attending a forward-looking event focused, in large part, on the environment. The One Young World Summit occurs annually, this year inviting more than 2,000 young people to discuss the world's most urgent challenges with global leaders. Hosted in Belfast, Ireland from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5, representatives from Audi and Bentley join business, politics, culture and humanitarian experts, each presenting projects and ideas that aim to accelerate social impact.
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Global secondhand market to reach $350B by 2027

Secondhand luxury seller Fashionphile is out with the 2023 Ultra-Luxury Resale Report. The findings indicate that by 2027, the respective global market will reach $350 billion, a figure worth nearly double 2022’s total. This exponential growth reflects consumers’ shifting philosophies as they increasingly embrace the circular economy, bringing it into their wardrobes and making platforms like Fashionphile particularly well-positioned for the world ahead.
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Loro Piana reclaims raw materials for gender-neutral capsule

Italian cashmere label Loro Piana is out with a mindful release. Launched this month, the brand's latest Re-Cashmere drop combines recycled and undyed goat wool, embarking on an inclusive approach to sustainability. Through the use of reclaimed materials, gender-neutral styles and timeless designs, the “LORO” capsule collection brings together the appeal of conscious consumption and luxury’s heritage promise of longtime wearability.
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Climate change costing luxury fashion: report

As extreme weather events increase, seas rise and habitat destruction intensifies, apparel production is suffering alongside the planet. Due to luxury fashion being especially reliant on raw materials, the sector finds itself particularly at risk due to climate change. With many reports putting the financial cost of “business as usual” in the billions, it is clear that the industry can either choose to do nothing and pay dearly, or adapt – many brands are opting for the latter.
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Vacheron Constantin explores Arctic landscapes for 'One of Not Many'

Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin is shining a light on both climate change’s impact on northern ecosystems and the resilience of the horology label's products. Working with American artist Zaria Forman, the brand’s latest “One of Not Many” campaign– a series that since 2018 has highlighted individuals who reflect the maison’s values — reveals the shifts occurring in Arctic landscapes. The creative is shown capturing melting glaciers, crumbling icebergs and warming black sand beaches at the top of the world, all the while donning a timepiece from the Overseas collection, which like her, overcomes the elements without missing a beat.
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Sustainability serves: luxury savors slow food movement

As demand for sustainable dining and green edible products rises, high-end labels across categories are stepping up. Culinary, hospitality, spirits and even fashion brands are showing support for the slow food trend specifically, releasing sensorial campaigns, hosting ecological education events and debuting farm-to-table menus. As the uplifting of local ingredients and traditional practices is widely upheld by the environmentally conscious Gen Z and millennial population, it seems that choosing to embrace the movement is an effort that appeals to modern consumers while still keeping luxury’s high value of heritage at its heart.
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The Macallan presents new packaging for travel retail exclusives

Scottish whiskey maker The Macallan is celebrating the sherry-seasoned, oak-casked work it is doing in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Made up of five expressions aged between 12 and 30 years, the Color Collection is a travel exclusive, available via the brand's global boutiques, as well as specific airports and duty-free locations, starting in September 2023. Capturing the evolution of the distilling process’s many natural hues and the landscapes that make it possible, the bottles and their boxes were designed in collaboration with American artist David Carson.
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VistaJet launches sea-to-sky meals with exclusive culinary partner

Private aviation company VistaJet is bringing fruits of the ocean to its fleet. Partnering with globally-recognized sustainable seafood restaurant Estiatorio Milos, luxury jet setters can now feast on a signature menu in the clouds. The Mediterranean array is exclusively available onboard VistaJet crafts, arriving on the heels of the airline’s Private Dining program rollout, which serves dishes dreamed up by global celebrity chefs.
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Preloved items from Hermès hold highest resale value: The RealReal

Luxury resale platform The RealReal is out with the sixth edition of its annual Luxury Resale Report. The 2023 findings reveal that as overall demand for vintage bags is up 300 percent since 2020, and Gen Z consumers specifically spend 40 percent more compared to last year, preloved items from French fashion and leather goods house Hermès hold the highest resale value. The brand’s Birkin purses alone are worth 127 percent of their original price, adding to the booming desire for “fair condition bags,” up 130 percent this year.
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Model Kendall Jenner completes Stella McCartney's plant-powered collection

British fashion house Stella McCartney is showing off the power of plants with the newest collection. The brand’s Horse Power campaign for the winter 2023 season stars American supermodel and influencer Kendall Jenner, who also happens to be an equestrian herself. Shot in the Camargue Salt Flats in France alongside free-spirited steeds, the innovative drops highlighted are made from fruit, unveiling how luxury and biotechnology’s brightest minds can work together to bring creative visions to life, sustainably.
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British Fashion Council launches DEI audit aimed at fashion industry

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is taking a comprehensive look at the United Kingdom’s approach to inclusivity. The organization is working with The Outsiders Perspective, a nonprofit incubation platform for people of color, and The (Fashion) Minority Report, a career development resource for underrepresented talent, to investigate the state of style industry corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within the country. Launching “The Fashion DEI Census,” BFC's latest release is both a survey and a call to action intended to audit the sector's standing, in the interest of eventual improvement.
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