Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour
The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges…
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Mondelēz International’s Catherine Burgeat on how sustainability is shaping the future of snacking
As senior director, sustainability Europe, at Mondelēz International, Catherine Burgeat leads the snacking giant’s sustainability agenda across four key pillars…
Close to half of Millennials say brands should clearly communicate environmental impact
Some 47% of Millennial consumers say that brands should clearly and proactively communicate the environmental impact of their products, while…
Agronomics’ Jim Mellon on how to create a more sustainable future for food production
The global food system faces structural pressures that make current agricultural models unsustainable, and “no longer financially viable as our…
Google overtakes Apple to record highest Sustainability Perceptions Value
Google has overtaken Apple to top Brand Finance’s annual Sustainability Perceptions Index, which examines the role of sustainability in shaping…
Firms that lose responsibility credibility are punished more severely by consumers
Firms that lose credibility in responsibility during periods of crisis experience a drop in consumer preference that is seven times…
Why sustainably-minded consumers fail to translate intent into purchasing behaviour
A new report by the World Economic Forum has explored the reasons behind the ‘intention-action gap’, where consumers that say…
Political affiliation has limited influence on sustainable shopping behaviour, study finds
A new report has suggested that political affiliation is having increasingly limited influence on conscious consumerism and sustainable shopping behaviour…
Ireland ‘significantly behind’ when it comes to decarbonising residential heating
Ireland is ‘significantly behind’ where it needs to be in terms of decarbonising residential heating, according to the Economic &…
Gen Z report anxiety about environmental issues, but other concerns are more immediate
While Gen Z consumers report anxiety about environmental issues, more immediate concerns such as financial pressure, job security, and work…