Tag: Green Business
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Transforming Sustainability: Understanding Product Life Cycle Assessment and the New EU Ecodesign Regulation
Understanding Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team hosted an insightful webinar focused on Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the newly introduced EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. These topics are crucial for companies aiming to align with…
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Navigating Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products – Key Insights from KPMG Webinar On March 26, 2025, KPMG’s ESG & Sustainability Consulting team held a webinar. They focused on two tasks: measuring a product’s full life cycle and following the EU Ecodesign rules. The team showed simple steps to…
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Rising Demand: Nearly 50% of U.S. Consumers Embrace Sustainable Products Amid Economic Challenges
Nearly Half of U.S. Consumers Purchase Sustainable Products, Survey Finds A recent survey by GlobeScan, conducted in late March 2025, reveals that sustainability continues to influence American buying habits strongly. Nearly 49% of U.S. consumers reported purchasing an environmentally-friendly product within the past month, marking a 6% increase from 43% recorded before the November election.…
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Sustainable Product Design: The Mandate for Eco-Friendly Solutions and Transparency in Supply Chains
Nachhaltiges Produktdesign wird Pflicht: EU-Ökodesign-Verordnung (ESPR) im Überblick Am 16. Juli 2024 trat die neue EU-Verordnung in Kraft. Die Verordnung heißt „Ökodesign-Verordnung für nachhaltige Produkte (ESPR)“. Sie verlangt, dass Produkte ressourcenschonend gestaltet werden. Die Regel schafft klare Vorgaben. Unternehmen in Europa müssen sich an diese neuen Regeln halten. Ziele und Inhalte der ESPR Die ESPR…
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Green is the New Gold: Unpacking the Rise of Eco-Friendly Products in Consumer Choices
Customers Increasingly Embrace Eco-Friendly Products: New Research Insights Challenging the “Sustainability Liability” Myth For years, many consumers—and consequently companies—believed that eco-friendly products compromised on effectiveness compared to their traditional counterparts. This assumption, coined as the “sustainability liability,” suggested that sustainable alternatives sacrificed performance when incorporating environmentally friendly features. This perception often discouraged firms from investing…
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Unlocking Sustainable Travel: The DERTOUR ‘engage – People & Planet’ Initiative for Eco-Friendly Holidays
DERTOUR Launches “engage – people & planet” Label to Highlight Sustainable Travel Products Date: November 19, 2024 Source: REWE Group Sustainability Newsroom The DERTOUR Group, part of the REWE Group, now introduces a new labelling system. It is called “engage – people & planet”. This labelling links travel products with care for both people and…
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Embrace a Greener Future: Top 10 Groundbreaking Sustainable and Organic Products for Conscious Consumers
Top 10 Sustainable Consumer Products in 2025 | Sustainability Magazine Sustainability Magazine’s June 2025 edition highlights the pivotal role of consumer products driving sustainable innovation. These ten products exemplify how corporate research and development meet conscious consumerism to shape a greener future. Below is an SEO-friendly summary of the cutting-edge sustainable goods transforming various industries.…
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Unlocking the Future of Sustainability: The Rise of Renewable Bioplastic Building Blocks in Packaging and Personal Care by 2036
Renewable Bioplastic Building Blocks Market for Packaging and Personal Care: Global Outlook 2026–2036 Market Growth and Forecast The global renewable bioplastic building blocks market expands fast. We see growth from USD 640 million in 2026 to USD 1.9 billion by 2036. This rise occurs as companies choose eco-friendly materials for packaging and personal care. Growth…
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Unlocking Sustainable Success: How to Strategically Market Organic Products for Maximum Appeal and Credibility
A Better Way to Market Sustainable Products: Insights from NYU Stern and PwC Overview Sustainable consumer products are seeing significant market growth, yet companies often face challenges in effectively marketing them. NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business (CSB) and PwC partnered to identify strategies that clarify business value, enhance customer appeal, and build credibility around…
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Unlocking Sustainable Shopping: How Online Retail Can Embrace Eco-Friendly Practices for a Greener Future
Sustainability Remains Elusive in Online Retail – Insights from the German Environment Agency (UBA) Overview The German Environment Agency (UBA) and ConPolicy made a study. It shows that online retail struggles with sustainability. Consumers know more about sustainability. Yet, price, speed, and ease drive their online purchases. Sustainable goods stay hidden and few. Key Findings…
