Close to half of US firms concerned about ‘unintentional greenwashing’, study finds
Close to half of businesses in the United States (45%) are concerned that they could be at risk of ‘unintentional greenwashing’.
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Consumers demanding greater transparency from retailers on sustainability
Consumers are demanding more information about the sustainability credentials of a product before purchasing it from a retailer.
Backlash against ESG investments in US ‘having no effect’, study finds
A recent backlash against ESG investment in the United States, driven by conservative politicians and lobby groups, appears to have no effect.
JDE Peet’s ‘the only coffee firm’ named in Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index
JDE Peet’s has been included in the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, which recognises some of the most sustainable companies in Europe.
Climate metrics increasingly influencing executive compensation plans, study finds
The percentage of top level firms in the US that have integrated climate-related metrics into their executive compensation plans has more than doubled over the past two years.
Carlsberg commits to water replenishment programme in India
Carlsberg Group has announced a three-year water replenishment program in the Nanjangud block of Mysuru, India, in collaboration with WaterAid.
The Body Shop named the UK’s most sustainable retailer
The Body Shop has been named as the UK’s most sustainable retailer, according to the Great Green Sustainability Study.
Effect of sustainable practices on financial performance explored in new study
A recent study published in the Scientific Reports journal outlines the consequences of sustainable practices by businesses.
Close to 90% of ASEAN consumers want to practice ‘more sustainable lifestyles’
Nearly 90% of consumers in emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region want to practice more sustainable lifestyles, a study by UOB Group has found.
3 ways in which AI could influence sustainability reporting
Businesses are increasingly utilising artificial intelligence in order to get a broader picture of their performance metrics, and the area of sustainability is no exception.