Procter & Gamble’s long-term chief sustainability officer, Virginie Helias, started her career as a marketer and brand manager, but she doesn’t think consumer products should be priced higher just because they have a lower environmental impact that may have cost more to achieve. “We don’t price for sustainability, we price for performance,” Helias said in […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. For years, one hurdle to diverting food waste from landfills has been limited collection of this material across the U.S. But new research shows that access to composting in cities across the country has increased by 8.9 percentage points, up […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Much attention is paid — justifiably — to the outcomes of companies’ various sustainability efforts: energy consumption, fair labor practices, governance frameworks and water and waste reduction, to name a few. Those outcomes, however, are driven by processes, and those […]
At a time when it’s hard to find consensus on many issues — particularly in the sustainability space — new research shows a majority of the public want companies to step up and fill the climate change void left by some governments around the world. New data from Trellis data partner GlobeScan shows that 85 percent […]
Certified cotton that wastes less water and requires fewer chemicals than conventional agricultural practices is better for the planet and farmers. “However, if short-term financial and reporting goals encourage brands to expand their use of synthetics, even recycled synthetics, then sustainable cotton’s potential will be smothered in its cot,” said Tamar Hoek, senior director of […]
In one crucial way, the fashion industry is stuck in the era of Charles Dickens. Most brands still depend on dirty energy. Worse, the big players lack accountability when it comes to pursuing fossil-free supply chains. That’s according to the latest “What Fuels Fashion” report, from the London watchdog group Fashion Revolution. Even among the […]
Unilever and other companies are trialling a new framework designed to capture corporate action on climate that goes beyond traditional emissions-based accounting. The “Spheres of Influence” framework focuses on initiatives that companies take in product development, climate finance and policy engagement. It’s designed to sit alongside — rather than replace — action to reduce value-chain […]
Only several years remain to stave off catastrophic climate tipping points, according to Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). In a new report, “Fashion CEO Agenda,” the high-profile nonprofit urges executives to take specific short- and long-term steps to align their businesses with the Paris Agreement. “The cost of not acting on sustainability is greater than the […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Risk mitigation efforts such as reducing emissions, transitioning to clean energy and setting science-based targets have dominated corporate climate strategy in recent years. But now, forward-thinking companies are going beyond that to transform climate adaptation strategies into competitive advantages and […]
Coffee maker Nespresso will certify two product lines with a regenerative label from the Rainforest Alliance, making the Nestlé subsidiary the first company to pilot the new certification. Regenerative agriculture is experiencing a growth spurt, but the lack of a clear definition for the process has hampered efforts to market the benefits. The entry of […]