Sustainability is here to stay. McKinsey recently reported that global sustainability investment has topped the $30 trillion mark. And that 70% of consumers would pay a 5% premium for a green product or service if it performed as well as a non-green alternative.

Now that consumers are voting with their wallets, investing in sustainability is a non-negotiable necessity for brands. 

But the headlines only paint part of the picture. Defining a retailer’s sustainability strategy requires a series of trade-offs. Carbon neutrality vs material selection. Profitability vs environmental impact.

By taking part in this panel session, we will learn: 

• The benefits and opportunities associated with embedding sustainability into each element of the value chain 

• Best practice in diversifying supply chains to minimise bottlenecks, improve carbon footprint and to meet Gen Z consumer expectations around environmental & employee welfare, transparency & traceability 

• The challenges that retailers are encountering as they embark on the journey to replace single-use plastics with more sustainable and recyclable materials 

• How to navigate the balancing act between profitability and environmentally responsible, ethical sustainability programs