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Greenwashing

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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Consumers around the world are more concerned about wars and conflict than they are about the environment, a new study by Kantar has found.
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Concerns over conflict rank higher than environmental issues, Kantar study finds

9 months ago8 months ago3 mins

Consumers around the world are more concerned about wars and conflict than they are about the environment, a new study…

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Meatpacker Tyson Foods is to stop making environmental claims regarding ‘net-zero’ and ‘climate-smart beef’ for a five-year period, following a lawsuit taken by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
  • Environment
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Tyson Foods to halt ‘net zero’ claims following lawsuit settlement

11 months ago11 months ago3 mins

Meatpacker Tyson Foods is to stop making environmental claims regarding ‘net-zero’ and ‘climate-smart beef’ for a five-year period, following a…

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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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  • Sustainability

Fears over greenwashing deterring consumers from sustainable finance products

12 months ago12 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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  • Sustainability

Three-quarters of businesses see sustainability as a ‘core future-proofing strategy’

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Some three quarters of global firms view sustainability as a ‘core future-proofing strategy’ to enable them to drive long-term competitiveness,…

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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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  • Sustainability

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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Companies that choose to voluntarily report carbon emissions prefer to use in-house carbon accounting models, even if the accuracy of said models is sometimes questionable, according to new research from emlyon business school in France.
  • Emissions
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Firms prefer to use in-house carbon accountancy tools, despite accuracy concerns

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Companies that choose to voluntarily report carbon emissions prefer to use in-house carbon accounting models, even if the accuracy of…

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Despite recognised benefits of acting responsibly, we have reached a stalemate on progress. It seems the more brands become champions of sustainability, the greater the distrust by consumers. 
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  • Sustainable Business

Should businesses stop marketing sustainability?  

1 year ago12 months ago9 mins

Op-ed by Denise Hicks, global climate lead, C Space. Despite recognised benefits of acting responsibly, we have reached a stalemate on…

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Italy's Competition Authority fines Shein €1 million for greenwashing
  • Environment
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Italy’s Competition Authority fines Shein €1 million for greenwashing

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has imposed a fine of €1 million on Infinite Styles Services Co. Ltd, the company…

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Toward competitive edge: embedding sustainable intelligence into AI-powered decisions for business
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  • Sustainability

Embedding sustainable intelligence into AI-powered decisions for business

1 year ago1 year ago8 mins

Op-ed by Dr Gohar Sargsyan, Head of Sustainability Business, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Europe, and Prof Dr Ernesto Damiani, Università degli…

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