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How brands are successfully communicating their sustainability efforts — and how their stakeholders are asserting their own needs and preferences

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New Bank of the West Report Highlights Major Consumer Knowledge Gaps in Sustainable Finance

Fossil fuels and other climate-risky endeavors are still big money for banks; and even if consumers find their bank continues to fund them, it’s something they often feel powerless to change. ... View More

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New Target Collection Answers Increased Consumer Demand for Products That Reduce Waste

The ‘Target Zero’ collection features products and packaging designed to be refillable, reusable or compostable; made from recycled content; or made from materials that reduce the use of plastic. ... View More

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Advertising: A Missing Link in Successful Corporate Climate Action Plans

Advertising is a $700B industry that has been overlooked as a source of significant carbon emissions. To achieve sustainable advertising, we must make it easier for companies to calculate their Scope 3 emissions. Here's how some of the world's larges... View More

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‘Greenwashing Is Dangerous’: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Brands from Innocent’s Recent Lashing

Brands now understand the immense benefits of touting their sustainability and purpose credentials; but those with sustainability ‘halos’ aren’t immune to scrutiny over their claims. As Innocent drinks was recently reminded, the stakes have nev... View More

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New Platform to Help Apparel Brands Illuminate Darkest Corners of Supply Chains

Laudes Foundation’s Transparency in Action portal features best practices, expert advice, tools and resources — including information on existing and upcoming legislation — for brands to take informed steps towards transparency and expand their... View More

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New Consumer Research Highlights Sustainability Opportunities for Brands in Asia

The first-ever Asian version of the Socio-Cultural Trend Tracker shows the huge opportunity that await brands for meeting conscious consumers’ needs and desires in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. ... View More

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Focusing on What Matters: How PMI Transparently Identifies ESG Priorities

PMI recently released its 2021 Sustainability Materiality Report, which describes how the company identifies the ESG topics that inform its strategies, goals, and reporting. It’s conducted with full transparency — for stakeholders, and for societ... View More

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Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know

Even with an uptick in consumer knowledge of climate issues and food brands sharing carbon-footprint data for their products, the CPG world is still wondering if carbon-labeling is worth the effort and investment. Here are 5 key takeaways from recent... View More

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Super Bowl 2022: Glimmers of Purpose Messaging Brighten Push for Consumption as Usual

Except for a clutch of ads for EVs, it seems the climate crisis is not yet a force driving brand messaging at the Super Bowl. But a few brands seized the opportunity to drive adoption of sustainable behaviors at scale. ... View More

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Super Bowl Ads Cost $6.5M This Year – What If Brands Used That Money for Good?

Advertising is a critical element for business success; and successful businesses are better positioned to give back to society. But we believe the societal impact of $6.5M can do far more to authentically connect stakeholders with brands than a half... View More

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Attention, Corporations: Creative Accounting Will Not Save Us from the Climate Crisis

The first Climate Corporate Responsibility Monitor dissects the climate pledges of 25 of the world’s leading companies — and finds they fall well short of the action required to help the world avoid the effects of catastrophic climate change. ... View More

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Mayo x Mayo: Hellmann’s, Jerod Mayo Team Up During the Big Game to Tackle Food Waste

In Hellman’s newest Super Bowl spot, former football player and current coach, Jerod Mayo, shows would-be home food-wasters how they can ‘make taste, not waste.’ ... View More

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‘Toxic Tours’ Shed Light on Communities Most Affected by Petrochemical Pollution

New platform from Break Free from Plastic explores the hardest-hit frontline communities in the world, from India to Ohio. After hearing each story, viewers can choose to view another location, or take actions designed to make local and global impact... View More

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Is There a Secret Recipe for Successful Consumer Climate Communication?

It’s true what they say: The way to someone’s heart is often through their stomach. A new WRI study suggests that carefully reframing menu language can successfully nudge diners toward more climate-friendly food options. ... View More

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5 Ways to Turn Your Purpose into a Competitive Advantage

An intentional purpose will be unique to every company — based on your history, culture and the role you play in your customers’ lives. But, based on our interviews with leading purpose-led companies, here are five common themes that can inspire ... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends 2021 Q4 Pulse Report

Full report is available exclusively to SB Brands for Good Partners. Sustainable Brands, in collaboration with the Corporate Partners of the SB Brands for Good initiative, field ongoing socio-cultural research that is designed to understand consumer... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends 2021 Q4 Pulse Highlights Report

Sustainable Brands, in collaboration with the Corporate Partners of the SB Brands for Good initiative, field ongoing socio-cultural research that is designed to understand consumer intentions and actions towards sustainable lifestyles, and how brands... View More

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Tony’s Chocolonely Aiming to Spark Further ‘Conversation’ with UK Chocolate Lovers

The ethical chocolate maker has released three ‘Conversation Bars’ — available exclusively online and at Waitrose through January 25 — designed to provoke discussion around systemic issues in the chocolate supply chain. ... View More

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How Brands and Retailers Can Collaborate to Activate Sustainability, Drive Growth

Why are so few brands and retailers partnering to communicate their sustainability attributes at the moment of truth — when shoppers are in the right mindset to buy? A new guidebook offers 10 guiding principles and many inspirational examples to he... View More

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Music Industry Heavyweights Pledge Collaborative, Coordinated Climate Action

The Music Climate Pact marks a significant step in aligning the global music business around a coherent and industry-coordinated strategy — and unify existing climate initiatives. ... View More

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