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Some 47% of Millennial consumers say that brands should clearly and proactively communicate the environmental impact of their products, while 28% expect such information to be available on request, a new report by Akeneo has found.
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Close to half of Millennials say brands should clearly communicate environmental impact

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Some 47% of Millennial consumers say that brands should clearly and proactively communicate the environmental impact of their products, while…

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For more than a decade, we have been told that purpose-led brands will outperform the market. That is no longer a prediction; it is observable reality.
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Purpose without reputation is a wasted asset

7 months ago7 months ago9 mins

Op-ed by Iain Patton, director, Ethical Team PR. For more than a decade, we have been told that purpose-led brands…

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Firms that lose credibility in responsibility during periods of crisis experience a drop in consumer preference that is seven times greater than those that maintain trust, a new study by the Sustainable Brand Index (SBI) has found.
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Firms that lose responsibility credibility are punished more severely by consumers

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Firms that lose credibility in responsibility during periods of crisis experience a drop in consumer preference that is seven times…

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Some 86% of consumers expect bands to play a 'crucial role in driving positive change', a new study by PA Consulting has found.
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Majority of consumers expect brands to play a role in driving positive change

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Some 86% of consumers expect brands to play a ‘crucial role in driving positive change’, a new study by PA…

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Coca-Cola's sustainability strategy resonates with consumers
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Coca-Cola boasts the highest sustainability perceptions of any global drinks brand

2 years ago10 months ago3 mins

Coca-Cola has been named the non-alcoholic drinks brand with the highest sustainability perceptions value on a global level.

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Brands that don’t embrace ethical consumerism ‘risk losing sales’

3 years ago3 years ago3 mins

Firms are facing increasing scrutiny regarding their stances on social issues such as human and animal welfare, fair trade, and health.

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