Marks & Spencer (M&S) has topped a FTSE 100 ranking for its compliance with the Modern Slavery Act (MSA). The retailer achieved the highest company score in an analysis of publicly available modern slavery statements, compiled by the non-profit Development International (DI) as part of its inaugural Global Governance FTSE 100 League Table. M&S was followed by Tesco, British American Tobacco and Morrisons.
A majority of EU citizens would rather repair a good instead of buying a new oneNew obligation for producers to repair products even after legal guarantee has expiredVouchers and other financial...
Mars Inc., is looking to tap into a network of startup companies that are poised to transform the food system, helping to progress sustainability within the company's snacking division. The...
Scientists around the world agree that the planet’s climate requires immediate action to avert catastrophe. Recently, the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration in Melbourne,...
According to a company's statement, customers can look forward to enhanced shopping experiences with the implementation of AI and computer vision technology through IKEA Kreativ, enabling 3D...
Retailers worldwide, especially traditional ones, are facing two major headwinds: digitalization and sustainability. It’s crucial for every retail CEO to prioritize these trends not only as...
Staples Canada recently announced that is has surpassed two key sustainability goals ahead of schedule, demonstrating its commitment to a greener future. By recycling 8 million writing instruments...
European online fashion retailer Zalando has admitted mixed success in meeting its environmental targets in its newly published 2023 Sustainability Progress Report.Key findings include a 78%...
As a co-operative, sustainability is a central pillar of Your Co-op’s business and it is dedicated to minimising environmental impact, as evidenced in its waste reduction initiatives and...
Just 16 per cent of businesses will increase spending on sustainability in 2024.This is according to a recent Retail Sentiment Report released by the National Retail Association, which noted that...
Recognising the shifting consumer landscape, forward-thinking retailers are embracing sustainability as a core aspect of their business strategy. From high-street names to luxury brands, the...
While four-in-five consumers in the UK and US believe in the need to reduce plastic use, almost the same number do not rule out buying products which do not prioritise sustainability. According to...
In the wake of the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting held in Dubai; the global spotlight has intensified on the imperative actions required to foster a sustainable world. At the...
Sustainability is a priority for 78 per cent of US shoppers, who are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, as per a Blue Yonder survey.Interest in sustainable purchases is strong, with 83...
- Three-quarters (76%) of surveyed executives agree that sustainability is central to their business, but nearly half (47%) say they struggle to fund sustainability investments- Organizations that...
Four industry groups have released new guidance that aims to enable wider adoption of sustainability-linked loans in fund finance. It’s meant to address several hurdles for extending SLLs to...
The UN has officially adopted a Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) during its 55th session from February 27 to March 1, 2024. This framework is now the global...
Climate change is one of the world’s greatest challenges—and at Amazon, we know we have to move fast, constantly innovate, invest, and stay nimble in order to continue to become a more sustainable...
Nestlé has joined forces with two of its suppliers, Cargill and ETG | Beyond Beans, to launch a pair of projects using agroforestry to regenerate land around cocoa farms and cut carbon emissions...
The EU is set to usher in new rules to slash the bloc's packaging waste — but the European Commission's trade department is mounting a rearguard action to stop that from happening.EU countries are...
The EU countries agreed to massively dilute the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), removing roughly two-thirds of the companies from the law’s scope and weakening the law’s...
