GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

As discussed in earlier columns ( here and here ), consumer demand drives 70 percent of the economy. Consumers and citizens have significant influence over the shape of the economy because we — in aggregate — ultimately control almost 70 percent of it. Then we can guide consumers and help drive the changes our economy needs.

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GreenBiz

MAY 13, 2020

Here's what fringe consumers tell us about the post-pandemic marketplace. For years, communications firm Shelton Group has been gathering data about "fringe" consumers through intensive, manual social media analysis about both environmental and social sustainability. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 05/13/2020 - 00:06.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The most popular ESG topics over the quarter were climate transition, sustainability and supply chain management, followed by company culture and human capital management. Nasdaq’s figures include big quarter-on-quarter jumps in conversations around some of the biggest ESG themes. The sell-side spotlight. The wider benefits of talking ESG.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Last week, I unpacked three hype-worthy trends shaping our food systems. The story: Online marketplaces that connect consumers with small-scale producers have boomed during the pandemic. The backstory: This trend will bring changes both good and bad to the dining sector. Fri, 12/18/2020 - 01:00. Let’s drive straight in.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2021

The foundation says that 20 percent of electricity output will be consumed by information and communications technology by 2030. The foundation’s strategy is three-pronged: develop standards and best practices to make software consume less energy; support open-source innovation; and facilitate an international community. . "We

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our new HARMAN Ignite Store payments solution that unlocks future-proof app monetization for OEMs and app-based in-cabin experiences for consumers, powered by close collaboration with Samsung and other industry-leading companies.

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3BL Media

JUNE 23, 2022

Highlights from Day 2 of The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2022. SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. The first of the day’s panels analysed macro and micro trends in consumer spending, delineated by Clarisse Magnin, Managing Partner France of McKinsey & Company. Looking Ahead. Making an Impact.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 13, 2021

GM's electric delivery foray, plus other mobility trends headlining CES. The CEO of Mobileye (owned by Intel), Amnon Shashua, did a long-ranging interview about the state of AVs, predicting robotaxis will be the first commercial application for true AVs, followed by consumer vehicles in 2025. . Katie Fehrenbacher. Electric Vehicles.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

power trends by pulling investment into renewables. Energy consumers take the lead. REBA’s efforts reflect wider trends in the energy industry, where households and big businesses alike are pushing energy companies to respond to their needs. They’re reshaping larger U.S. Wholesale power markets already serve most U.S.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

However, almost a third of experts also believe that the pandemic will lead to a renewed focus on environmental issues, and some point to shifting supply chains and changes in consumer behaviors and travel as potentially positive outcomes. Consumer Trends. The time to act is now. Public Opinion. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 27, 2020

We aren’t letting the oil prices and the fluctuations in the market sway us from our long-term vision. One thing we did was to remind our associates and merchants that you can’t claim something is recyclable if it doesn't actually get [turned into] recycled content," Ashley Hall, lead for sustainable packaging at Walmart, said during the session.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. DESCRIPTION: PARIS and SHANGHAI, February 24, 2022 /3BL Media/ - On 17th and 18th February 2022, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) successfully held the fourth edition of its annual China Day series of events. “Creating A Common Prosperity Future Together”.

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GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2020

consumers (40:45). Our 13th annual analysis of key metrics and trends for the year ahead published here. The GreenBiz Intelligence Panel is the survey body we poll regularly throughout the year on key trends and developments in sustainability. On the fringe. This episode was sponsored by Villanova University. . Stay connected.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If you represent a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brand, you have a vested interest in encouraging better recycling behaviors. Consumer Trends. Thus, they think that brands should be promoting the label, making it easier to see on packaging, AND that companies need to make more parts of their packaging actually recyclable.

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3BL Media

APRIL 15, 2022

Twenty-eight new courses are now available in the expanded Next Step library of resources that cover the following topics: budgeting & saving, homeownership, building or maintaining credit, preparing for retirement, investing in the future, managing medical financial hardships, and business basics.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2021

The founders of Atomo Coffee were motivated in part by the deforestation caused by the crop: According to the nonprofit Forest Trends, forest clearance in the top 10 coffee-producing countries generated 21 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2017. . Food & Agriculture. Featured Column.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

consumer staples sectors the past 18-24 months during COVID-19 and how the lessons learned from that time are now influencing approaches to human capital management. . Topic: Permanent Frontline Safety Practices. Topic: Frontline Worker Well-being. Topic: Frontline Worker Well-being. Topic: Frontline Labor Shortage.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Uniting diverse industries for forward-thinking, responsible leadership The RBA conference once again brought together diverse teams from the technology, consumer industrial electronic, health care, automotive and electronic innovation industries.

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3BL Media

JUNE 23, 2022

Insights from the conclusion of The Consumer Goods Forum’s 2022 Global Summit. SOURCE: The Consumer Goods Forum. Just a year later, the idea of an immersive internet world has become so pervasive that the topic resurfaced in a broad range of contexts at the Summit. Meet the Metaverse — and Other Emerging Tech.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Fermentation can be used to extend the life of seasonal, local ingredients while introducing consumers to globally inspired flavors. Seasonings Our topical seasonings, marinades and brines deliver deep umami notes and fermented flavors, highlighted by fermented garlic, aged vinegars, warming spices and more. What’s coming next?

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Their Hill-branded products are still in development but are part of a growing trend of pet foods that don’t include meat from animals. In a 2017 study, Environmental Impacts of Food Consumption by Dogs and Cats, University of California Los Angeles professor Gregory Okin found that meat consumed by cats and dogs in the U.S.

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James Militzer

MAY 28, 2023

Yet despite the vast number of people who experience menstruation, and menstrual health and hygiene (MHH)’s link to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MHH has long been — and still is — an overlooked topic among researchers and across the global development sector. Below are some key takeaways from this research.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2024

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more? Ecolabels are not to be confused with an “energy” label, which is used to indicate the energy efficiency of a consumer product. According to the U.S. EPA and DOE.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Well, regulatory trends tend to start in Europe and then make their way across the pond. The EU was ahead of regulating platform giants and focusing on consumer data privacy (GDRP) and we see that topic trending now in the US. Is Europe ahead on ESG? It seems to be.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

And despite increased funding efforts like PNC’s Community Benefits Plan, stakeholders expect the pipeline of future projects to continue to fall short as both developers and consumers face growing cost pressures.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When reflecting on the Global Impact strategy, we thought it would be useful to examine macro trends, our investment themes and lessons learned along the way. Macro Trends: Last year we noted that COVID served as a reminder of the importance of preparation and the need to build more sustainability, resilience, and equity across societies.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 8, 2021

The startup space is buoyant with cash and targeting a blend of retail, direct-to-consumer and food service channels, playing with ingredients such as kelp, koji and mung beans. Acceptance of plant-based proteins has grown quickly in recent years as consumer sentiment has shifted away from meat. Market research in April by Fact.MR

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Consumer Trends. Leave a comment here or reach out to me at diane@osgood.com. Pull Quote. Why don’t more people choose to bank with climate-friendly retail banks that have clear environmental investment and loan policies? Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Together, we embarked on a mission to stretch what’s possible for our brands and to move at the speed of the consumer. The world looks different than it did in 2017 -- a global pandemic changed the way we live and work and, importantly for Tapestry, accelerated critical trends in consumer behaviors. Evolving our Supply Chain.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 6, 2021

In 2021, Infarm is hopping on a hot industry trend — bringing the vertical farm to the grocery store. Brick Street Farms also partnered last year with Publix to bring its vertical farms closer to the consumer. An Infarm installation at French retailer, Metro. Photo courtesy of Infarm. Food & Agriculture. Food Systems.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

Keysight's CSR summer intern has been experiencing firsthand the role environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics in company and stakeholder values. Shareholders, communities, and consumers have made it clear that the corporations they want to support should have a positive impact on society. SOURCE: Keysight Technologies.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 6, 2021

In 2021, Infarm is hopping on a hot industry trend — bringing the vertical farm to the grocery store. Brick Street Farms also partnered last year with Publix to bring its vertical farms closer to the consumer. An Infarm installation at French retailer, Metro. Photo courtesy of Infarm. Food & Agriculture. Food Systems.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

Instead, a widely distributed crew of fishers, carpet collectors, waste pickers and post-consumer material suppliers including Gucci and Stella McCartney have become primary suppliers. What happens when your circularity efforts are ahead of what most consumers are demanding? Instead of oil, we use waste," he said. Ahead of the times.

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3BL Media

APRIL 20, 2022

In this article we’ll look at some of the trends and insights we discussed across our global environment, health, safety and sustainability consultants as we have been integrating ESG into all of our practices for global clients. Purchasing behavior is more purpose-driven than ever and consumers loyalty ties deeply into a company’s purpose.

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Cisco CSR

AUGUST 31, 2023

Environmental sustainability is an expanding focus and topic of discussion for many business leaders around the world. most people in the world today are attuned to the environmental impacts of their lifestyles, and 66% of consumers prefer to purchase sustainable items. This is a period of great change.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Remaining informed about new trends and innovations in environment, health, safety, (EHS) and sustainability is crucial for industry professionals dedicated to continuously enhancing their company's processes and initiatives. Join senior experts as they discuss their experiences and insight on a range of key topics impacting the industry.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

He highlighted three trends driven by climate change that will have a large impact on design and mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP) professionals in California and elsewhere: use of outside air and filtration; heat waves; and electrification.

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