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Some 90% of supply chain emissions reduction actions since the start of the decade have focused on optimisation and energy efficiency, a new report by supply chain intelligence network Secaro has found.

Majority of supply chain decarbonisation actions focus on optimisation and energy efficiency: Secaro

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Some 90% of supply chain emissions reduction actions since the start of the decade have focused on optimisation and energy…

Mario Abreu has held the role of vice president of sustainability at confectionery giant Ferrero Group since April 2020, where he is responsible for integrating sustainability into the Nutella and Kinder owner's long-term strategy.

Ferrero’s Mario Abreu on how sustainable collaboration can drive business stability

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Mario Abreu has held the role of vice president of sustainability at confectionery giant Ferrero Group since April 2020, where…

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Ben & Jerry’s seeks to ‘safeguard’ its social mission

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Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has announced it is implementing a number of governance measures to ‘preserve and enhance…

The Consumer Goods Forum's Sustainable Retail Summit takes place in Paris from 3 to 5 February 2026, marking the tenth anniversary of the annual gathering of sustainability leaders in the retail and consumer goods sectors.

The Consumer Goods Forum counts down to Sustainable Retail Summit 2026

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Retail Summit takes place in Paris from 3 to 5 February 2026, the tenth anniversary…

David Pettet has held the role of group head of sustainability at frozen food giant Nomad Foods since April 2023, where he leads the company's sustainability strategy, 'Appetite for a Better World', as well as working with the group's executive committed to embed sustainability into core business strategies.

Nomad Foods’ David Pettet on the frozen foods giant’s ‘Appetite for a Better World’

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David Pettet has held the role of group head of sustainability at frozen food giant Nomad Foods since April 2023,…

A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, EuroChambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns about the manner in which the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) will apply to goods already placed on the market.

European business associations raise concerns about ECGT Directive

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A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, Eurochambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns…

Paul Polman on the importance of maintaining momentum on sustainability

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One of the world’s most influential sustainability leaders, Paul Polman is best known for his ten years at the helm…

A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed, creating 55% more microplastic particles on average during washing than virgin polyester.

Recycled polyester creates more microplastic particles during washing, study suggests

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A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation has suggested that recycled polyester is not as environmentally-friendly as initially assumed,…

Siemens has announced it made progress across all 14 of its DEGREE sustainability targets over its current fiscal year.

Siemens ‘making progress’ towards 2030 sustainability commitments

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Siemens has announced it made progress across all 14 of its DEGREE sustainability targets over its current fiscal year. Reaffirming…