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LEAD Network, an organisation dedicated to advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion across the European consumer goods and retail sectors, has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference is set to take place in Milan on 8-9 October 2025.
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LEAD Network’s 2025 Annual Conference set to take place in Milan in October

11 months ago8 months ago3 mins

LEAD Network, an organisation dedicated to advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion across the European consumer goods and retail sectors,…

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The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York and back twice, new research from WMG at the University of Warwick has found.
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Abandoned shopping trolleys are worse for the environment than you might think

11 months ago11 months ago4 mins

The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York…

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The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist discusses the importance of driving regenerative business and circular innovation.
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The Net Zero Company’s Håkan Nordkvist on driving regenerative business and circular innovation

12 months ago4 months ago12 mins

Håkan Nordkvist is the former head of sustainability innovation at IKEA, where he spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives including IKEA Clean Energy…

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British supermarket chain Asda has teamed up with Lloyds to launch a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme, which seeks to incentivise suppliers to disclose – and improve – their sustainability performance.
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Asda introduces sustainability-linked supply chain finance initiative

12 months ago8 months ago3 mins

British supermarket chain Asda has teamed up with Lloyds to launch a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme, which seeks…

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A new report by LEAD Network and Shape Talent has identified three structural barriers that affect career progression in Europe's retail and consumer goods sectors, adding that said barriers tend to affect women more than men.
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LEAD Network reaches 25,000 members across consumer goods and retail landscape

12 months ago12 months ago3 mins

LEAD Network, which focuses on advancing gender equity and workplace inclusion, has announced it has reached the milestone of 25,000…

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PreZero, part of Lidl owner Schwarz Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group AG, to explore the development of insect-based products.
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Schwarz Group’s PreZero signs partnership with insect farming firm

1 year ago7 months ago3 mins

PreZero, part of Lidl and Kaufland owner Schwarz Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with biotechnology firm REPLOID Group…

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Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving soil quality and enhancing biodiversity, a new study by PwC has found.
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37% of Irish consumers willing to pay more for food that supports the environment

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Some 37% of Irish consumers would be willing to pay more for food that supports environmental causes, such as improving…

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Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the introduction of new legislation to prevent, reuse or donate surplus food.
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Over three fifths of Spanish retailers have a food waste strategy in place

1 year ago7 months ago4 mins

Some 62% of Spanish supermarket operators have a formal strategy in plan to reduce food waste, following on from the…

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KPMG Australia has reported a 27% reduction in carbon emissions against a 2019 baseline, however emissions were up slightly (+4%) in 2024 on a year-on-year basis, due to increased air travel.
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Three fifths of Irish consumers believe retailers should offer incentives for sustainable shopping

1 year ago8 months ago3 mins

More than three fifths (62%) of Irish consumers believe that retailers should offer incentives or discounts for choosing more sustainable…

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While 45% of European consumers consider sustainability when shopping, a rise of five percentage points year-on-year, just 17% would be willing to pay a premium for more sustainable products, a new BCG study has found.
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Just 17% of consumers willing to pay a premium for more sustainable products

1 year ago6 months ago3 mins

While 45% of European consumers consider sustainability when shopping, a rise of five percentage points year-on-year, just 17% would be…

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Michelle Norman, Director of Sustainability, Suntory Beverage & Food EuropeAugust 10, 2026
  • Newton’s Wil Schoenmakers on why circularity needs a strong business caseAugust 7, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Kirsty Green-Mann, Global Head of Sustainability, HaysAugust 5, 2026
  • Mars Snacking’s Melanie Bednar on how sustainability and business growth can thrive togetherAugust 4, 2026
  • Cristiana Pace on how the motorsport sector can cut its carbon footprintJuly 29, 2026

Banner for the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (Feb 15–16, 2027, Berlin) with a dark background and abstract ribbon artwork.

EXPLAINER

  • Why carbon emissions and biodiversity can’t stay in separate silosJuly 22, 2026
  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026

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