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Sustainability in Licensing

Manic Panic and Shalom International Rock Out With Licensed Holiday Collection

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Manic Panic has entered a licensing agreement with Shalom International to create a holiday-themed bath and body collection.The partnership between the two companies was brokered by Manic Panic's exclusive licensing agency, Pacific Swell Brands.“Shalom International has been an incredible licensing partner in every step of the development of … [Read more...] about Manic Panic and Shalom International Rock Out With Licensed Holiday Collection

Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer

By Rob Hutchins Editor, Products of Change The LEGO Group has appointed a chief sustainability officer in the form of Annette Stube, the current executive vice president and head of sustainability at Stora Enso. Stube will take up the new role with the Danish toymaker from January 1, 2024 when she will report to CEO Niels B Christiansen and take on responsibility for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer

Microsoft and Junk Kouture Partner on Sustainable Fashion Competition

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Computing giant Microsoft recently announced a licensing partnership with the sustainable youth fashion competition Junk Couture. The partners' mission is to raise awareness and educate the next generation about circular systems in fashion, as well as celebrating solutions where technology and creativity work together to help drive … [Read more...] about Microsoft and Junk Kouture Partner on Sustainable Fashion Competition

Sustainability: Moose Toys Sets Net Zero Goal For 2040

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Moose Toys company recently announced its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2040. The Australian toy company has set several long and short term sustainability targets that are in line with the international Paris Agreement. These goals will be verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Moose Toys Sets Net Zero Goal For 2040

Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Licensing International has named the non-profit organization Delivering Good as its charity of choice for product donations. Delivering Good is a non-profit that provides new merchandise donated by manufacturers and retailers to families facing economic, medical, social, and environmental challenges. Since 1985, Delivering Good has … [Read more...] about Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice

Sustainable Licensing: Music Leaders Unite To Create Climate Pact

A group of music companies, including the largest licensors in the industry, have launched what they call the Music Climate Pact. The Climate Pact includes the Big Three of the music industry—Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group—as well as world-renowned independents Beggars Group, BMG, Brownswood Recordings, Ninja Tune, Secretly Group, Warp and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Music Leaders Unite To Create Climate Pact

Skechers Partners With Nature Conservancy On ‘Our Planet Matters’ Collection

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The popular footwear company Skechers USA is working on a multi-year partnership with The Nature Conservancy to protect the environment. As part of that program, Skechers will donate at least $800,000 for environmental work, and has created Our Planet Matters, a new collection of sustainable men’s, women’s, and children’s products which use … [Read more...] about Skechers Partners With Nature Conservancy On ‘Our Planet Matters’ Collection

The Licensing Letter and SPLiCE To Unveil First Licensing Sustainability Award

The first ever Licensing Sustainability Award (LSA) from SPLiCE and The Licensing Letter will be revealed on Dec. 1 at the SPLiCE Licensors Summit. The Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE) and The Licensing Letter announced the new award program in September.  Under the LSA program, TLL and SPLiCE present an award quarterly to a company for its … [Read more...] about The Licensing Letter and SPLiCE To Unveil First Licensing Sustainability Award

Sustainability in Licensing: Funko Adopts Product Recycling Program

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Plastic waste is a massive problem for the licensing and manufacturing industries, but increasingly companies are adopting sustainable practices, including improvements to recycling programs. Now the pop culture consumer products company Funko has announced it is the newest partner with How2Recycle. How2Recycle is a standardized labeling … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Licensing: Funko Adopts Product Recycling Program

Sustainable Licensing: Products of Change Appoints Gary Pope as Children’s Ambassador

The licensing sustainability organization Products of Change continues to grow its core team, and has now appointed Gary Pope as its new Children's Ambassador. Products of Change’s mission is to encourage companies and brands to meet their sustainability goals through education and working together to share best practices. As children’s ambassador, Pope is assigned to support … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Products of Change Appoints Gary Pope as Children’s Ambassador