Leading textiles producer Carrington Textiles has welcomed hundreds of visitors from around the world to the company’s stand at A+A, the largest international trade fair of its kind for safety, security and health at work, which took place last week in Düsseldorf. Boasting more than 200 square metres over two floors, the company’s stand was…
This brief report summarizes a potent new force helping to determine product and company outcomes. The report includes an overview of the sustainability sense and responsible investing marketplace and the importance of sustainability decisions for increasing business outcomes. It also includes Industry perspectives of the sustainability agenda and steps toward a more sustainable future. Details…
A new report published by Navigant Research explores barriers restraining companies to effectively putting their sustainability plans into practice. The three factors include: Lack of clear understanding of sustainability by businesses The lack of accountability for achieving sustainability goals The lack of employee engagement in sustainability measures However, interest amongst corporates in becoming more environmentally sustainable is increasing, according…
Of course, the headlines belonged to the young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. But the teenager — whose scolding of global leaders was beamed around the world — has not been the only one wagging her finger in New York this week. Chief executives of many of the world’s largest organizations suggest that business is not doing…
In the last 50 years, we’ve seen dramatic and unprecedented progress in human indicators, and the market system has served us well on so many levels. But deep fractures are beginning to show. Income inequality has increased in almost all countries, albeit at different speeds. At the same time, we see record environmental degradation, loss…
Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo casual apparel chain, says it will produce clothes made from used plastic bottles in cooperation with Toray Industries Inc. The fashion retailer will put the items on sale in next year’s spring-summer season, mainly targeting eco-conscious consumers, Fast Retailing said Monday. In an interview in London, Tadashi…
Connecting with consumers on complex sustainability issues isn’t easy. Indeed, it could be the most difficult communication challenge of them all. But for consumer-facing brands, it’s increasingly necessary. That’s because today’s consumers demand transparency about the sustainability of their products. More than two-thirds consider sustainability when making a purchase and are willing to pay more…
If your trainer buying habit is at odds with your eco-conscious beliefs – don’t despair. Here to help make sports shoe shopping more ethically sound is George CEO of The Sole Supplier, an online destination which prides itself on keeping up to date with trainer news and releases in the UK and Europe. “Their high carbon…
Tough choices, turbulent world—these are the challenges that today’s CEOs face. Globalization 4.0 is changing the business equation that now, they have to aim for sustainability with the same vigor they put in pursuing profitability targets. As discontent with the old order continues to escalate because of perceived global imbalance, people are turning to businesses…
Starting a new business is an exciting time, as you embark on your entrepreneurial future with passion and determination. For many of us, new ventures often have sustainability as a focus. Whether it’s a drink, a clothing brand, jewellery or a café, many of us want to commit to a sustainable ethos as part of…
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