Sustainability
August 1, 2024
Materials, ESG priorities and established responsible business standards are touched on in a first-of report. Image credit: Holt Renfrew
By Emily Iris Degn
Canadian department store chain Holt Renfrew is compiling the results of an ongoing commitment to responsible business practices.
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