CottonConnect urges retailers to cotton on to water risks

James Murray
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Major new report calls on corporates to use World Water Week as a trigger to address the water footprint of their cotton supply chains

With World Water Week preparing to kick off on Monday sustainability executives can expect to see a flurry of stories about how businesses are curbing water use in their factories and offices, or encouraging...

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