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Why businesses that go green are winning—and how you can too Still doubting if sustainability is worth it? Here’s what I found: 🔹 Unilever saved €1 billion by improving its resource efficiency and reducing waste. 🔹 Patagonia made over $10 million by donating Black Friday sales to environmental causes—proof that customers care about value-driven brands. 🔹 McKinsey & Company reports that companies with strong environmental practices reduce operational costs by up to 60%. These aren’t just stories—this is your roadmap. The most resilient businesses today are embedding sustainability into their core strategy. Are you ready to make your move? Have a fantastic weekend, Fam.💚 PS: Did you achieve your goals this week? ---------------------------------------- Day 32 of hundred, a journey where I share practical tips and insights to help businesses grow in a sustainable way. Follow/connect God'sfavour Agbora to learn how to make sustainability simple and effective, and share this post with your network. #sustainbilitymadeeasywithfavour #yourecofriendlygrowthpartner #100dayschallenge

As the festive season approaches, many UK businesses are keen to celebrate responsibly while aligning with their sustainability goals. One essential aspect of truly sustainable gifting is sourcing products that are both eco-friendly and ethically produced. Here’s how to make your gifts genuinely sustainable: – Choose ethical suppliers: Partner with suppliers who ensure fair compensation for their producers. – Evaluate environmental impact: Opt for products with minimal impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle. – Personalise thoughtfully: Customise gifts in a way that respects both eco-friendliness and fair trade principles. Investing in gifts that support both environmental and social sustainability not only aligns with your corporate values but also enhances your brand’s reputation. Interested in learning more about how to incorporate these principles into your Christmas gifting strategy? Contact us at hello@teamountain.co.uk to request our full guide and discover how branded tea from Tea Mountain can be a perfect addition to your sustainable gift selection! #SustainableGifting #CorporateGifts #EcoFriendly #FairTrade #UKBusiness #HolidaySeason #teamountain

🌍✨ B Corp Month: Redefining Clean, Green, and Purposeful Living! 💚🚀 We’re celebrating B Corp Month at neat.! 💼 What's the Buzz About B Corp? neat. proudly wears the B Corp badge, it's our commitment to purpose and sustainability. The B in B Corp stands for 'Benefit for all'. Certification evaluates businesses on five key areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers. At neat., it's not just about making products; it's about making a positive impact. 🌐 Who's in the B Corp Club? We're part of a community of over 1900 certified B Corps in the UK, alongside inspiring names like The Guardian, innocent drinks, Patagonia, Tony's Chocolonely and Oddbox. It's a movement to redefine success in business, putting people and the planet at the forefront. 🌿 Doing Business Differently: This is what Chris Turner, Executive Director of B Lab UK has to say, "neat.’s commitment to doing business differently will be an inspiration to others." 🌍 Sustainability at the Core: Our mission is to simplify sustainable choices with effective, plant-based formulas and refillable design. We’re redefining clean without compromising on performance. 🌟 neat.'s Impact: Let's talk numbers! neat. has made a splash in the five key areas: Governance: Ethical decision-making is our compass. Workers: We're a family that values fair compensation and flexibility. Community: Small changes at home, big impacts for communities. Environment: Our refill system has saved thousands of litres of water, tonnes of carbon, and plastic. Customers: Our formulas prioritize your well-being and the planet's. 🌈 Choose neat., Choose Change: Here's to a cleaner, greener, and Neat.-er world! Happy B Corp month 🌿💙 #BCorpMonth #SustainabilityChampions #BCorp #EcoFriendlyLiving 

Great read via BeverageDaily on Diageo’s Top 5 Consumer Trends for 2024: - Neo-Hedonism  - Betterment Brands  - Conscious Wellbeing  - Expanding Reality (AI,VR, AR)  - Collective Belonging    A few elements of the wider read stood out to me as it pertains to EIGHT Brewing Co.: 1. We believe in the importance of on-brand experiences and partner with different organizations including races, concert halls, conferences and race tracks in an effort to authentically connect with our community of hard workers. 2. We’ve invested in our communities from day one through our 1% Back Program, in which we give 1% of revenue to causes that align with our mission of encouraging the pursuit of greatness and raising a glass to special moments along the way. 3. Our beer uses 100% organic grains and has no adjuncts such as corn syrup, rice or added sugars, making it one of the cleanest beers on the planet that people can enjoy without worrying what’s in the can.   To read the wider article, click the link below:

Earlier this month, at TFWA (Tax Free World Association) Cannes, Diageo hosted Gebr. Heinemann, L'Oréal and Tony's Chocolonely Chocoloney at a Sustainability Roundtable. Diageo’s Global Travel team brought the group of brand owners and retail partner together because of their stated ambition and action to date in driving sustainability in the channel. The grouping came together to begin what will be a new discussion and action forum on sustainable practices in the travel retail space, initially focusing in on three areas for sharing learnings, collaboration and test and trial: carbon reduction in supply; reaching the consumer with sustainability content and communication; innovation in retail space and product. Graeme Black, Global Travel Supply Director for Diageo, said: “There is so much to go after to reduce our carbon footprint in travel retail it can seem overwhelming, we have workstreams focused on energy, supply, distribution, packaging, weight and more. But we recognise that if we as Diageo do it, not only is it not enough – but we cannot solve our sustainability challenges and those of travel retail alone. We need the support of our retailers to help us reach consumers, and buy into new products, we also need inspiration and best practice where we have gaps from our peers.” Learn more about the roundtable and upcoming #sustainability efforts for the working group using the link below. #trbusiness #dutyfree #travelretail

This holiday season, Starbucks is setting an example of how big brands can blend festive cheer with social responsibility. Known for its iconic red cups and seasonal drinks, Starbucks is also doubling down on its sustainability efforts with a commitment to reducing waste and carbon emissions. For example, they’ve introduced limited-edition reusable cups, encouraging customers to opt for a more sustainable option this holiday season. Plus, Starbucks has partnered with local organizations to provide meals and essentials for communities in need, making their holiday campaigns as heartwarming as their signature lattes. 🌱💚 What makes Starbucks’ approach particularly impactful is how they seamlessly integrate their sustainability and community initiatives into their holiday marketing. Not only are they promoting environmental consciousness, but they are also tapping into the spirit of giving by supporting those less fortunate. This holiday season, Starbucks is showing how companies can be profitable, festive, and purpose-driven, creating a lasting impact that extends far beyond the holiday season. 🎁✨ Discover more at https://lnkd.in/dqX2DF8k #dreamarchitect #parallelograminstitute #daphneyphillip #blackeducators #blackwomen #blackownedbusiness

CSRD in a nutshell. Simple (as possible) explanation of a complex new EU Directive!

Do your Christmas corporate gifts match your ESG and CSRD promises? What you send to your important clients and partners as gifts is subconsciously seen as an extension of your brand, your ethos and your corporate personality. If you are pledging social responsibility and a commitment to the environment, sending a bottle of spirits and flight gift vouchers, perhaps is not the best call. StyleBarn is an Irish online platform based on the principles of the circular economy and genuine sustainability. Last year our Christmas hampers sold out early, to companies that recognised what we are doing and wanted to align their brand values with ours. This year we are offering one Christmas hamper, packed without plastic, that is a refreshing change from the "usual hamper". Containing A Throw, designed in Cork and made from 100% recycled wool. A set of tumblers, made from recycled wine bottles. Mulled local apple juice. Locally made shortbread, from Bandon. Gifts that will be used. Gifts that will be loved. Gifts that will not cost us the earth. Gifts that represent your brand and your ethos. We only sell products that we love and believe in. Limited stocks available. Message me here for details, or through our website https://lnkd.in/dx6bnNeq #ESG #CSRD #ChristmasHampers #SustainableGifting #StyleBarn #CorporateGifts #sustainability #CircularEconomy

MEDIA RELATIONS :: We're thrilled to have Kathleen Willcox include the great work of Lawson's Finest Liquids in this Paste Magazine article "Doing Good Helps These Drinks Brands Do Well". It’s no longer enough to be environmentally sustainable. Drinks brands that want to stand out from the pack also need to do the right thing socially. Seventy-seven percent of consumers are motivated to buy products from companies committed to making the world a better place, and 55 percent say it’s important for companies to take a stand on social and political issues. Younger generations are even more likely to favor brands that align with their values, even if they’re more expensive than the alternatives. An increasing number of drinks brands are finding that doing good actually does help them do well. (Because in the end, we’re talking about businesses that ultimately aim to boost their bottom line).  #mediarelations #philanthropy #beverageindustry #craftbeer https://lnkd.in/ezYid-tm

In today’s dynamic marketplace, staying relevant means meeting consumers where they are—digitally and physically. As James Quincey, Chairman & CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, rightly puts it, "You've got to find a way of making yourself relevant... there is also a strong undercurrent of live experiences... physical world experiences." 🌿 At Pack8, we understand that sustainability is a crucial part of this "physical world experience." 💚 It’s not just about reaching our consumers digitally; it’s about ensuring that when they interact with our products, they feel our commitment to sustainability. 📦 That’s why we’ve embraced eco-friendly packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing the overall brand experience. Sustainable packaging isn’t just a box—it’s a brand’s promise, a testament to values, and a physical reflection of our commitment to future generations. #SustainablePackaging #BrandExperience #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #SustainablePackagingMaterials