Ethical consumerism

Unaffordable Prices and Inaccessible Data Reducing Green Consumerism, Survey Finds

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Just 10% completely trust brand promises on climate change and only 10% find it very easy to get reliable sustainability data.

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  • Just 10% completely trust brand promises on climate change and only 10% find it very easy to get reliable sustainability data.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of 1,200 consumers across the U.K., U.S. and Germany by ESG software, data and consulting firm Sphera has found that unaffordable green products and inaccessible or unreliable product data is hampering sustainable buying choices and behaviors.
  • Price and information are cited as biggest barriers to sustainable behavior change among consumers in survey by Sphera.
  • Against a backdrop of record-breaking inflation, 31% of consumers pinpoint the high cost of sustainable products as the biggest barrier to sustainable behavior change.

Unaffordable Prices and Inaccessible Data Reducing Green Consumerism, Survey Finds

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Just 10% completely trust brand promises on climate change and only 10% find it very easy to get reliable sustainability data.

Key Points: 
  • Just 10% completely trust brand promises on climate change and only 10% find it very easy to get reliable sustainability data.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of 1,200 consumers across the U.K., U.S. and Germany by ESG software, data and consulting firm Sphera has found that unaffordable green products and inaccessible or unreliable product data is hampering sustainable buying choices and behaviors.
  • Against a backdrop of record-breaking inflation, 31% of consumers pinpoint the high cost of sustainable products as the biggest barrier to sustainable behavior change.
  • Paul Marushka, Sphera's CEO and president, said: "This report confirms the perceived unaffordability of green products, and the often inaccessible or unreliable nature of sustainability data is breeding sustainability skepticism and apathy among consumers.

Azalea Health Shares Predictions for Rural Healthcare IT in 2022

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Azalea Health Innovations Inc. (Azalea Health or Azalea), a leading provider of cloud-based patient management and health IT solutions, today released its predictions for the new realities of rural healthcare in 2022 and how IT solutions can help them rise to the challenges.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Azalea Health Innovations Inc. (Azalea Health or Azalea), a leading provider of cloud-based patient management and health IT solutions, today released its predictions for the new realities of rural healthcare in 2022 and how IT solutions can help them rise to the challenges.
  • "For many providers, the pandemic has been a catalyst for changes that likely needed to happen anyways," said Baha Zeidan, CEO and co-founder of Azalea Health.
  • As burned out healthcare professionals continue to leave the workforce in 2022, traveling nurses will be in high demand, particularly in rural areas.
  • Azalea Health Innovations (Azalea) is on a mission to empower underserved healthcare providers with a health IT platform that improves patient care and profitability.

The Honest Company Announces New Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Beauty

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), a mission-driven brand focused on leading the clean and conscious lifestyle movement, today announced a new sustainable packaging initiative for Honest Beauty featuring 100 percent recyclable cartons using 100 percent tree-free paper made from upcycled sugarcane by-product.

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  • The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), a mission-driven brand focused on leading the clean and conscious lifestyle movement, today announced a new sustainable packaging initiative for Honest Beauty featuring 100 percent recyclable cartons using 100 percent tree-free paper made from upcycled sugarcane by-product.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005700/en/
    The Honest Company debuts new Daily Defense Collection as part of companys new sustainable packaging initiative for Honest Beauty.
  • The Honest Companys refreshed beauty brand initiative including the Daily Defense Collection will start to roll out today, July 19, in-store at our retail partners and on The Honest Company website at www.honest.com .
  • As part of the sustainable packaging initiative, Honest will be tracking the impact of using tree-free cartons quarterly on its website.

Firmenich Group joins Union for Ethical BioTrade, strengthening its commitment to biodiversity & natural ingredients sourcing

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

"UEBT is recognized for setting high standards and working with companies on biodiversity, making this partnership a key milestone for our 2030 ESG objectives on responsible sourcing.

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  • "UEBT is recognized for setting high standards and working with companies on biodiversity, making this partnership a key milestone for our 2030 ESG objectives on responsible sourcing.
  • "Firmenich has set clear targets for 2030 on sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity," commented Rik Kutsch Lojenga, Executive Director of UEBT.
  • It works to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.
  • UEBT is internationally recognized for its work with companies on ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.

Firmenich Group joins Union for Ethical BioTrade, strengthening its commitment to biodiversity & natural ingredients sourcing

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

"UEBT is recognized for setting high standards and working with companies on biodiversity, making this partnership a key milestone for our 2030 ESG objectives on responsible sourcing.

Key Points: 
  • "UEBT is recognized for setting high standards and working with companies on biodiversity, making this partnership a key milestone for our 2030 ESG objectives on responsible sourcing.
  • "Firmenich has set clear targets for 2030 on sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity," commented Rik Kutsch Lojenga, Executive Director of UEBT.
  • It works to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.
  • UEBT is internationally recognized for its work with companies on ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity.

EY Future Consumer Index: 68% of global consumers expect companies to solve sustainability issues

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The EY Future Consumer Index also finds that there is a sustainability education gap among consumers: 61% say they need more information to make better choices when shopping.

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  • The EY Future Consumer Index also finds that there is a sustainability education gap among consumers: 61% say they need more information to make better choices when shopping.
  • This reveals an increased reliance and need for transparency from consumer products companies and retailers to help lead and guide consumers in making sustainable choices.
  • This indicates that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for companies, and that they will need to consider regional nuances when looking to tackle sustainability issues.
  • The EY Future Consumer Index tracks changing consumer sentiment and behaviors across time horizons and global markets, identifying the new consumer segments that are emerging.

EY Future Consumer Index: 68% of global consumers expect companies to solve sustainability issues

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 24, 2021

The EY Future Consumer Index also finds that there is a sustainability education gap among consumers: 61% say they need more information to make better choices when shopping.

Key Points: 
  • The EY Future Consumer Index also finds that there is a sustainability education gap among consumers: 61% say they need more information to make better choices when shopping.
  • This reveals an increased reliance and need for transparency from consumer products companies and retailers to help lead and guide consumers in making sustainable choices.
  • This indicates that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for companies, and that they will need to consider regional nuances when looking to tackle sustainability issues.
  • The EY Future Consumer Index tracks changing consumer sentiment and behaviors across time horizons and global markets, identifying the new consumer segments that are emerging.

The Honest Company Announces Participation in the 2021 Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), a digitally native, mission-driven brand focused on leading the clean lifestyle movement, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Nick Vlahos and Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Kennedy will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 3:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), a digitally native, mission-driven brand focused on leading the clean lifestyle movement, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Nick Vlahos and Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Kennedy will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 3:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • The fireside chat presentation will be webcast live at investors.honest.com.
  • The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) is a mission-driven, digitally-native brand focused on leading the clean lifestyle movement, creating a community for conscious consumers and seeking to disrupt multiple consumer product categories.
  • For more information about the Honest Standard and the company, please visit www.honest.com .

DGAP-News: CECONOMY AG: Commitment for more sustainability: CECONOMY joins the 'Green Consumption Pledge Initiative' of the European Commission

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Dsseldorf, 10 June 2021 - CECONOMY AG ("CECONOMY"), the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, has joined the "Green Consumption Pledge Initiative" of the European Commission.

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  • Dsseldorf, 10 June 2021 - CECONOMY AG ("CECONOMY"), the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, has joined the "Green Consumption Pledge Initiative" of the European Commission.
  • CECONOMY is one of the first European retail companies to join the voluntary initiative launched as part of the European Climate Pact.
  • "With our participation in the "Green Consumption Pledge Initiative" of the European Commission, we underline the claim of our sustainability strategy.
  • For information on CECONOMY's goals under the Green Consumption Pledge Initiative, click here: https://www.ceconomy.de/en/sustainability/eu-green-consumption-pledge/
    General information on the "Green Consumption Pledge Initiative" of the European Commission can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/consumers/consumer-protection/green-c...
    CECONOMY AG empowers life in the digital world.