Sustainability

Figures for concerns about climate change and attempts to have a positive impact on the planet are approaching two thirds of consumers, highlighting relatively high environmental awareness, which are shaping actions of Singaporeans like recycling,…

Solid recycling habits and relatively good environmental awareness is shaping Australians’ decision-making for purchasing sustainable products. Although only a third of consumers are identified as Zero Wasters, the majority are willing to spend more…

American consumers are concerned about climate change, which is leading them to enthusiastically adopt recycling habits, although reduction in food waste and plastic use is lacking. With over a third falling into the Meat Avoiders type, this group is…

Given high sustainability awareness, Brazilians choose to make their mark on environmental issues by reducing food waste and recycling, which is shaping their purchases of sustainable products mainly those with Vegan attributes. Consumers are willing…

Growth in awareness and actions, especially surrounding reducing the use of plastics, is driving consumer decisions in the area of sustainability. Identified as Meat Avoiders, Germans place great importance on attributes like Vegan and Vegetarian…

Consumer actions on sustainability fall short of awareness, highlighting challenges in conveying sustainability messaging by industry players. In the top two actions of reducing plastics use and food waste, less than half of consumers engage in these…

Although sustainability awareness amongst Polish consumes has contracted over 2021-2022, their actions highlight their commitment to reducing their impact on the environment, particularly as almost three quarters of the Zero Wasters type is willing…

Japanese consumers appear to have little interest in sustainability. Despite efforts involving reducing food waste and plastics use, less than a fifth of consumers feel that they can make a difference to the world through their actions and choices.…

Established recycling and food waste habits leads almost half of consumers to identify as Zero Wasters. The Can be Recycled and From Sustainable Sources (Packaging) claim is an opportunity to align with the ethics of these consumers, with over half…

As climate change raises its political profile, French consumers are increasingly concerned with its impacts, but less than half feel that they can make any difference through their actions and choices. The French are largely concerned with Organic…

There is some disillusionment amongst consumers, given that less than half feel that they can make a difference to the world through their actions, and many industries with sustainable products witnessed contraction in 2021. Sustainability actions…

Despite concerns about climate change, figures for action fall short of those for awareness, highlighting that Indians are not following through with their actions to tackle environmental issues. However, a high percentage of Meat Avoiders, the…

Solid environmental awareness is driving actions by Spanish consumers relating to sustainability, particularly efforts to reduce plastics use, which is also shaped by trust in recyclable claims, making about two fifths of Spaniards Zero Wasters. This…

There is a relatively strong correlation between environmental awareness and action amongst Mexican consumers, which is shaping their sustainability purchases. With many falling in the Zero Wasters type, they have significant trust in Recyclable…

Recycling, and reducing food waste and plastics are all top priorities amongst British consumers, which has led to a large percentage being Zero Wasters. However, many are despondent given that two thirds worry about climate change, whilst less than…

Affordable sustainability is now paramount, given the cost of living crisis. Consumers want low prices but this does not necessarily mean giving up sustainable choices. Making sustainability affordable is a global need, where companies can play a key…

After years of turbulence due to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and economic challenges, there is now a renewed focus on sustainability. The report covers strategies different retailers across the globe are implementing to meet sustainability…

Amidst COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and climate disasters, sustainability gains momentum, compelling action from both businesses and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry:…

The global pandemic has drawn attention to sustainability, rising awareness and accelerating actions and investments from companies and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry: Sustainability survey,…

This report urges businesses to embrace affordable and accessible sustainability. It presents a comprehensive set of effective actions that can be implemented seamlessly to unlock the untapped potential of democratising sustainability during times of…