Environmental Sustainability

Earlier this year, Walmart announced that it reached its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons across its product chain earlier than expected. Achieving this milestone six years ahead of schedule not only demonstrates the company’s steadfast commitment to sustainability but also sets a compelling example for others to establish and…

For food retailers and grocers, it’s critical to be cognizant of the fact that consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions with an eye toward sustainability. Data from Capital One’s Shopping Research Report reveals that more than 177 million U.S. adults are considered eco-friendly shoppers in 2024, up 7.44 percent year-over-year. American consumers are expected to…

Multiple global regulations set to take effect in the coming years have made traceability an imperative for retailers and brands. These include the Digital Product Passport, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and the New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, to name a few. While companies are aware of the importance of traceability,…

The New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (Fashion Act) is back on the agenda of the New York State Legislature. Introduced in 2022, and then reintroduced in 2023, the bill seeks to level the playing field among fashion companies by requiring improved due diligence on both environmental and human rights issues. The Fashion…

Environmental sustainability, transparency and supply chain traceability have become critical concerns for the fashion industry worldwide. In the United States and Europe, as well as globally, consumers and lawmakers are increasingly demanding accountability from fashion companies. Existing fashion regulations, especially those pertaining to consumer safety, often place the burden of responsibility on buyers and struggle…

Climate change was presented as “an inconvenient truth” less than 20 years ago. For many in 2024, it’s no longer a fringe issue but a cornerstone concern. As younger generations have matured into the modern-day consumer class, the role environmental realities play in purchasing decisions has never been more pronounced. For brands, this focus on…

Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any…

As retailers across industries recognize the growing importance of sustainability, the role of technology in enabling eco-friendly shopping experiences has never been more critical. The shift towards sustainable shopping, driven by consumers' values and environmental consciousness, has reshaped the retail landscape. According to Statista, 60 percent of surveyed individuals made at least one second-hand purchase…

Every year, the U.S. goes through enough cardboard boxes for shipping to pave a one-mile-wide road from New York City to Los Angeles three times, or build a mile-high cardboard wall around the entire continental U.S. Getting rid of overreliance on Amazon.com's signature brown box is a key goal of the retail giant and its…

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is set to release an updated version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims this year. These “Green Guides” — which haven't been updated in over a decade — do not have the force of law but provide marketers with guidance on how to make properly substantiated…