Overview of U.S. Sustainability Regulations Relevant to the Fashion Industry
An overview of key U.S. sustainability regulations affecting apparel and footwear brands, with a focus on state-level climate and EPR requirements.
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Policies and Regulations | Mar 30, 2026
New York’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act for Fashion
New York's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act requires fashion brands with over $1B in revenue to disclose Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
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Fashion Brief: EU’s Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) and Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive
A practical guide to EU green claims rules for fashion brands. Learn how UCPD and ECGT regulate sustainability claims, labels, and packaging.
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What California’s Climate Laws: SB 253 and SB 261 mean for fashion brands
California’s SB 253 and SB 261 explained for fashion brands: who’s in scope, reporting timelines, penalties, and what to prepare for 2026.
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Digital Product Passport for Textiles: What Fashion Brands Need to Know About the DPP
Learn what the EU Digital Product Passport means for fashion brands: timeline, data requirements, apparel vs footwear scope, and how to prepare.
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[Textile Industry] The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Explained
The EU's PPWR is changing packaging rules for textile, apparel, and footwear brands. Learn about recycled content targets, EPR requirements, timelines, and how...
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What the EU Omnibus I Simplification Package Means for Apparel and Footwear Brands
Omnibus I is now approved by the European Parliament and Council. See how it changes CSRD and CSDDD scope, timelines, and reporting rules for apparel and...
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Reporting Requirements (CSRD) for Textile, Apparel and Footwear
CSRD explained for fashion brands – scope, timelines, ESRS requirements, and how Omnibus I changes who must report and when.
Independent Research Highlights Carbonfact’s Market-Leading Capabilities in Data Integration and Reporting
Searching for an LCA tool? A new benchmark report evaluates 14 different LCA software solutions.
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For Textiles: How the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Will Impact Apparel and Footwear Brands
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: timelines, Digital Product Passport, destruction ban, and what fashion brands should prepare for.