All Sustainability articles – Page 24
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AnalysisDeep dive: The climate change KPIs that will protect profits and the planet
The climate crisis is reaching a critical moment. Human activity from the way we produce, shop and dispose of unwanted goods has culminated in a situation that may soon become irreversible – a plight that will fall firmly under the microscope at COP26.
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Opinion‘Why customers need our help to shop more sustainably’
Consumers want to make better choices, but it’s down to retailers to help them do that and ease the transition to a net-zero economy, says Lisa Hooker, industry leader for consumer markets at PwC.
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NewsSainsbury’s brings net zero pledge forward to 2035 ahead of COP26
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has bought its net zero pledge forward five years to 2035, ahead of the COP26 international climate change summit kicking off next week in Glasgow.
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GalleryIn pictures: How Stella McCartney, Adidas and Sony are eliminating waste from retail
Waste is a big problem for retailers and consumers alike – so how can it be repurposed to find new value? Retail Week visited Waste Age at the Design Museum to find out.
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AnalysisResearch: How to future proof supply chains against global disruption
From diversifying supply bases to onshoring production, Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2022 report explores how retailers can mitigate the impact of Brexit and the pandemic on retail operations as the supply chain crisis rumbles on.
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NewsAmazon, Ikea and Inditex commit to zero-carbon shipping by 2040
A group of nine major international companies has pledged to use only zero-emission ships to transport goods by 2040 in a fresh attempt to decarbonise ocean shipping.
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AnalysisKen Murphy, Pippa Wicks, Roger Wade, Steve Murrells and more – all the stories from Retail Week Live
Everything you need to know from both days of Retail Week Live 2021
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AnalysisHow are Boots, M&S and Kingfisher meeting the demands of the new consumer?
Consumer Week saw leaders from across the sector providing an inside look into how they are meeting evolving consumer needs and building out their offerings, from leading with data to prioritising sustainability. Retail Week looks at four learnings from the event: watch all sessions for free on-demand here.
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Opinion‘Nurturing a new kind of retail will keep the public and politicians on our side’
Retail needs to celebrate a more human way of doing business, writes Rita Clifton.
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InterviewInterview: Beauty Bay’s founder David Gabbie on building a digital community to democratise beauty
When Beauty Bay founder David Gabbie left school, he was on a mission to create a business – and the world of retail looked like the perfect match for him. “I grew up in retail,” Gabbie tells Retail Week in a video call from his native Manchester.
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InterviewInterview: M&S boss Steve Rowe on climate change, coral reefs and Christmas
Rowe invited Retail Week behind the scenes of the ambitious relaunch of Plan A to map out his vision and highlight the urgent need for change across the industry.
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Report StoreThe 20 Most Trusted UK Retailers
Building loyalty and reputation – and why it matters more than ever
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Opinion‘Asos and Primark’s ESG targets are on the right track, but time is running out’
The unveiling of sustainability strategies by Primark and Asos was touted as a potential landmark moment for the fashion sector. However, while both plans are admirable in their scope, Rosie Shepard argues that the targets set out may be too distant to make a difference.
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NewsTesco targets net zero emissions across supply chain by 2050
Tesco has committed to becoming net-zero across its supply chain by 2050 as the grocer ramps up its efforts to tackle climate change.
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NewsAsda rolls out refill initiative to Scottish store
After a successful trial, Asda is beginning the roll-out of its refill scheme to more stores across the UK.
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AnalysisRobot wars: Five companies rolling out autonomous delivery around the world
As Wilko unveils plans to begin autonomous home deliveries by 2023, the UK retailer joins a growing group of companies already using robots to deliver products to customers globally.
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NewsExclusive: Wilko invests £3m in StreetDrone to bring autonomous deliveries to high streets
High street retailer Wilko has invested £3m in UK autonomous delivery company StreetDrone as the companies plan to bring autonomous deliveries to Wilko consumers by the end of 2023.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Five fashion brands bringing style to sustainability
In recent years, sustainability has evolved from a nice-to-have to a need-to-have for retailers seeking to appeal to younger generations.