Why Consumers Want More Action on Sustainability

September 13, 2022 EcoVadis EN


Sustainability often comes at a price, but despite inflation and other global disruptions, many Americans are open to shopping sustainability. Among those surveyed, 68% indicated they would pay more for sustainable products. This increased from 56% in 2020 to 47% in 2019. Gen Z stood out again when it came to spending and reported that they were the most likely to pay up to 100% more for a sustainable product.

Related to cost is also where consumers are shopping. Sustainability is driving consumers to change the brands they shop from based on whether they make sustainable offerings. 50% of U.S. consumers have changed where they purchased goods in the past year, and 14% are purchasing from businesses with sustainable practices.


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