VANCOUVER - Environmental non-profit Canopy has revealed its 2019 Hot Button rankings of the work of global viscose producers to protect ancient and endangered forests.
The list shows a significant jump in the volume of man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) manufactured by producers with 'green shirt’ rankings indicating they are on course to meet the CanopyStyle target of eliminating wood from ancient and endangered forests from their fabrics by the end of 2020.
Companies earn their rankings by being awarded 'green buttons' for completion of CanopyStyle audits, contributions to conservation, using new alternative fibres, robust sourcing policies, transparency and traceability, and sustainable sourcing, with buttons removed for any associations with sourcing from ancient and endangered forests.
