‘Green Friday’: Eco response to Black Friday gains momentum
November 25, 2020
Retailers are using the interest in shopping around Black Friday to raise awareness of environmental issues by adopting ‘Green Friday’.
Green Thinking
News and features showing examples of retail’s green thinking
“F**k You CO2”: Brewdog ad banned by ASA
November 19, 2020
Beer brewer Brewdog responds to Advertising Standards Authority’s decision to ban its ad in a typically forthright manner.
Retail united: BRC unveils Climate Action Roadmap
November 16, 2020
The British Retail Consortium unveils Climate Action Roadmap, with support initially coming from 63 retailers across multiple sectors.
Food mountain: Wrap plans Food Waste Action Week for 2021
November 16, 2020
Wrap launches new food waste action week for March 2021 to raise attention to the environmental consequences of wasting food.
Planting a seed: Timberland opens Westfield London nature reserve
November 16, 2020
Footwear and fashion retailer Timberland puts name to Westfield London nature reserve as part of three-year sustainability partnership.
Greenwashing under scrutiny: CMA assesses ‘eco-friendly’ claims
November 13, 2020
The CMA will investigate ‘eco-friendly’ claims on consumer product labels, and whether they could mislead consumers.
November 2020
November 6, 2020
Highlighting retailers’ efforts to be greener. Featuring announcements about products, strategies, and new eco-commitments from Kering, Joules, Iceland and others.