The twin issues of climate change and sustainability continue to occupy a growing share of public discourse, with both organisational and grassroots activism increasingly heard and lauded at the highest levels. Drivers like the “Greta Thunberg Effect” continued to be felt into 2020, even after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Whilst governments grapple with meaningful policy changes, brands have also been called upon to fill the gaps. To date, they have focused predominantly on front-of-house changes – initiatives like less plastic packaging or making refill options available. But in 2021, this is not enough.
As the discussion around the...