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…
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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…
Protecting workers’ rights isn’t just the right thing to do – it makes clear business sense
Op-ed by Virginie Mahin, Senior Director Global Social Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement at Mondelēz International, and co-chair of The Consumer…
A secret weapon in the fight against climate change? Hairdressers
A new study by researchers at the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations at the University of Bath has…
Expert panel explores how brands are embracing ‘marketing with meaning’
Business voices can play a key role in shaping climate policy and competitiveness, as a discussion panel at the Economist…
Sustainable products account for more than a quarter of sales at Swedish retailer Axfood
Swedish retailer Axfood has said that as of last year, sustainability-labelled products accounted for 26.6% of its sales, as it…
Cristiano Ronaldo acquires stake in Herbalife’s Pro2col digital wellness technology
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 10% equity stake in HBL Pro2col Software, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herbalife,…