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56 global #companies / #brands account for more than 50% of the global #plasticpollution as a study by Win Cowger et al. published in Science Advances reveals. The "top" five brands globally are The Coca-Cola Company (11%), PepsiCo (5%), Nestlé (3%), Danone (3%), and Altria (2%). Generally, food and beverage companies are disproportionately large polluters. Time for more #sustainable #businessmodels and to abandon single-use and short-lived plastic products. Maybe, they should read Florian Lüdeke-Freund et al.'s latest review on sustainable business models published in Organization & Environment. Study links in the first comment. #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment  

Can you see 4 Sustainability #Certifications for one tea bag. Feel sorry for the sustainability team who is coordinating these certifications. One side there is no harmonious standard yet built to address all sustainability concerns, on the other side do we need so many certifications to build confidence among consumers. 1. Rainforest Alliance Certified Tea -a seal that indicates that a tea ingredient was produced using methods that support the three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. 2. Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is a membership organisation with over 13 years of experience working with tea producers and tea companies. By working across the supply chain they are helping to fulfil vision of a thriving tea industry that is socially just and environmentally sustainable. 3. The Non-GMO Project maintains a consensus-based standard, which outlines their system for ensuring best practices for avoiding genetically modified organisms. 4. Carbon neutrality - achieved by calculating a carbon footprint and reducing it to zero through a combination of efficiency measures in-house and supporting external emission reduction projects. The CarbonNeutral Protocol gives businesses a rigorous and transparent framework to deliver carbon neutrality for their business, products and/or activities. What do you feel? Do we need so many certifications?

Most clothing brands *still* don't know where their materials come from. Not the farm. Not the region. Not even the country.* 80%+ of materials are from an "unknown country of origin". It's been hovering around that mark ever since we first started looking at fashion chains as regeneration partners. If you don't know where your stuff comes from how can you possibly manage your impact on the environment? A massive industry, with huge impact on the planet, flying blind. This is a systemic issue. A consequence of fragmented and globalised chains and - at a fundamental level - our human disconnection from places. We've lost touch. It's also a massive opportunity. There are a few pioneering clothing brands out there who not only know exactly where their stuff comes from, they also make a virtue of it. Origin as a source of value. As we connect our regenerating landscapes to these "origin" brands we hope to demonstrate that getting close to landscapes is not only a joyful experience, it also creates value. The value of connection. #nature #origin #sustainability #goodgrowth #regenerativebusiness (*I still have no idea how "fossil fuel fibre" chains for stuff like polyester work - there are many people out there in materials world with a much better handle on it than me, but I'm guessing there must be some traceability back to the specific oil well....)

One single certification with indicators addressing all areas currently tackled by various certifications (currently avail in the market) can make the process easier for regulators, consumers as well as companies. It would certainly make awareness generation easier.

♻ What barriers do consumers face to shopping more sustainably? 6 in 10 shoppers say price is the biggest obstacle, and almost half of the participants stated that they "are not experts to decide what is a sustainable choice". According to Worldpanel's #sustainability report, the biggest difference across regions was that the products were hard to find with more than 50% saying this in Latin America and Asia, and only 32% in Europe. Learn how brands can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and meet sustainability expectations with our Who Cares? Who Does? #report in the link below 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9v_egDP

Data from our 2024 Materials Benchmark shows that most participating brands and retailers still don't know the country of origin for the majority of the raw materials they source. 80% of cotton sourced in 2023 came from an unknown country of origin, 80% of wool, and 82% of viscose. Without this knowledge, it is harder to address critical sustainability issues like biodiversity impact, deforestation, land use, and labor rights. Improving visibility around where materials are produced will be a priority if brands are to take a holistic approach to more sustainable materials sourcing. Discover more key insights in our 2024 Materials Benchmark factsheet: https://lnkd.in/d9nFqmv6

This week we’re looking at the hot topic of sustainability.  What really is the biggest barrier to purchasing sustainable products? Can focus on sustainability actually make some products less desirable? Read more below:   https://lnkd.in/dfJWxmCk #sustainability #brandstrategy #europanel

Are sustainability claims always a good thing, regardless of the product type? Europanel findings suggest that a more selective approach is recommended. #brandstrategy #consumerbehavior #sustainability

Shopping sustainably isn’t always straightforward, especially when labels can be confusing or misleading. But here’s the truth: Every label tells a story. And it’s up to us to read between the lines Understanding labels means looking beyond buzzwords like eco-friendly or green. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate: Fairtrade and Organic Certifications: These indicate ethical sourcing and sustainable farming practices. Carbon Footprint Information: Some labels now include carbon impact scores—look for products that actively reduce emissions. Non-Toxic and Safe for the Environment: Labels like “BPA-free” or “phosphate-free” show efforts to minimize harm to ecosystems. Fact: A recent study found that products with certified sustainable labels saw a 5% increase in sales over those without, highlighting that consumers care more than ever about sustainability. Reading labels isn’t just about making better choices—it’s about supporting brands that do better.

News 💥 Sacco System companies have been awarded as Sustainability champions by Ecovadis. For the third year in a row, CAGLIFICIO CLERICI S.P.A., SACCO S.R.L., and Centro Sperimentale del Latte S.r.l. have been awarded by EcoVadis and remain on the podium of the environmental, social, and ethical sustainability champions, respectively in the first and third positions. With a global network of over 130,000 evaluated companies, EcoVadis represents the world's largest and most reliable provider of corporate sustainability assessments, whose methodology is built on international sustainability standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative, the UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000. The sustainability scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four areas: • Environment • Labor Practices and Human Rights • Ethics • Sustainable Procurement Our results: 🥇 Caglificio Clerici scores 75 out of 100 points in the “Manufacture of dairy products” category. 🥉 Sacco Srl and Centro Sperimentale del Latte score 61/10 and 60/100 in the “Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.” category. https://lnkd.in/dy2DDmm5 #SaccoSystem #Sacco #CaglificioClerici #CentroSperimentaleDelLatte #Sustainability #Environment #Ethics #ESG