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Concerns over greenwashing and unclear product standards are deterring consumers from investing in sustainable finance products, a new survey by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has found.
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Fears over greenwashing deterring consumers from sustainable finance products

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

Concerns over greenwashing and unclear product standards are deterring consumers from investing in sustainable finance products, a new survey by…

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If the development of artificial intelligence continues at its current trajectory, it will lead to significant increases in emissions and water use by the end of the decade, a new study by Cornell University has found.
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Water usage associated with AI misunderstood by many consumers

10 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Fewer than half (46%) of US consumers are aware of the water required to manufacture AI technology and operate data…

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Social pressures play a more significant role in influencing sustainable consumer behaviour than price or product information, a new study led by researchers from the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) has found.
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Social pressure helps to drive sustainable consumer behaviour, study finds

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

Social pressures play a more significant role in influencing sustainable consumer behaviour than price or product information, a new study…

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While there has been a notable backlash agains ESG in recent months, CEOs, consumers and B2B buyers 'remain committed to sustainability because of the value it delivers', a new report by Bain & Company has found.
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Sustainability still a priority for CEOs, says Bain & Company

12 months ago12 months ago5 mins

While there has been a notable backlash agains ESG in recent months, CEOs, consumers and B2B buyers ‘remain committed to…

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The food industry is in the midst of a quiet revolution. Supermarket shelves are now lined with plant-based burgers, nuggets, and sausages, while cultivated meat edges closer to market approval.
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Why meat alternatives need a makeover

12 months ago12 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Sofia Kuhn, Director of Public Insights and Engagement at EIT Food. The food industry is in the midst…

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The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee, which it said will provide farmers and businesses alike with a science-based framework to measure and improve their environmental and social impact.
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Rainforest Alliance unveils new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

The Rainforest Alliance has announced the launch of a new Regenerative Agriculture Standard for coffee, which it said will provide…

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Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has found.
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Three quarters of Australians factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Some 76% of Australian consumers say that they factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions, new research from South Pole has…

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Consumers are increasingly turning to faster washing and drying cycles, a trend that Electrolux has dubbed 'speed laundering', the electrical appliance manufacturer has said in a new report.
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Consumers turn to faster wash cycles to reduce costs, save energy

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Consumers are increasingly turning to faster washing and drying cycles, a trend that Electrolux has dubbed ‘speed laundering’, the electrical…

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Trust in corporate sustainability claims is 'on a downward slope', a new study by 3BL has claimed, with close to a quarter (23%) of consumers saying that they 'rarely' or 'almost never' believe what firms are saying about their sustainability efforts.
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Trust in corporate sustainability ‘on a downward slope’, study claims

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Trust in corporate sustainability claims is ‘on a downward slope’, a new study by 3BL has suggested, with close to…

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Some 41.9% of industry professionals in the insurance sector consider it essential for the industry to offer environmentally friendly products and services, new data by GlobalData has found.
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More than two fifths of insurance professionals see environmentally friendly products as vital

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Some 41.9% of industry professionals in the insurance sector consider it essential for the industry to offer environmentally friendly products…

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