Being a responsible investor or a conscious consumer is not about recanting capitalism, but about making informed choices. We have the means to do it - and we can start today.

Philipp Rickenbacher 13 Jan 2020

Future of Consumption

The next wave of consumer advocacy

It’s time to empower, inform and activate consumers and build a more balanced and engaged relationship with companies.

Helena Leurent and Liz Coll 08 Jan 2020

Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle

Here's how retailers can encourage more sustainable behaviour

Retailers are in a unique position to help nudge consumers towards making more sustainable and healthier choices. Here are a few of the ways in which companies are doing just that

Shireen El Khatib 08 Jan 2020

Circular Economy

Scarcity and growth: our world's contradictory terrors

Capitalism has achieved much, but at a great cost. It’s time to reimagine what defines economic success.

Anne Richards 06 Jan 2020

Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle

Christmas, by the numbers: 5 facts about holiday season spending

We're spending more, yet millions of people are receiving gifts they don't want. Here are five facts about the economics of the holiday season.

Douglas Broom 20 Dec 2019

SDG 05: Gender Equality

In the age of inequality, there is a need for sensible solutions

The rise of populist movements and street protests from Chile to France has made inequality a high priority in the world's rich democracies. But what type of inequality should policymaker...

Dani Rodrik · Project Syndicate 12 Dec 2019

Sustainable Development

Here are 6 myths about the future of sustainable development

From the involvement of big players to the game-changing potential of battery technology, the circular economy is still overhauling its thinking.

Leanne Kemp 28 Oct 2019

Future of Food

Small-scale fisheries are old, driven by tradition and vital for our oceans

Local communities often play outsized and overlooked roles in global fisheries. For example, Senegal and Mexico are both home to small groups who supply fish to locations all around the w...

John Virdin and Xavier Basurto · The Conversation 17 Oct 2019

Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle

This study analysed 700 million grocery store transactions. Here’s what we learned about consumer behavior

Consumer analysis has revealed how specific our spending patterns are - we like to pick specific products from supermarket shelves. This represents how niche our consumption has become.

Brent Neiman and Joseph Vavra · VoxEU 27 Sep 2019

Public Finance and Social Protection

Could a progressive consumption tax reduce wealth inequality?

Reforming the tax system could reduce inequality whilst raising revenues. Just how viable is reform though?

Kenneth Rogoff · Project Syndicate 17 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

When future archaeologists study the earth, their main find will be plastic

Plastic accumulation in the sediment layer of the earth has increased exponentially following the end of World War II. Our fossil record is now marked by our "love of plastic".

Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 11 Sep 2019

Circular Economy

5 ways Coca-Cola is cleaning up its plastic footprint in Africa

Working with multiple partners, including recyclers, NGOs and schools, the soft drinks corporation is also helping to create income opportunities in the continent.

Bruno Pietracci 01 Sep 2019

Internet of Things

Voice tech and the question of trust

Voice technology is becoming more ubiquitous, integrating into tools and services by major corporations, startups, governments, and public sector players.

Robb Henzi, Amie Stepanovich, and Jennifer Lynch 14 Aug 2019

Circular Economy

Reusable packaging: 6 benefits beyond sustainability

Converting just 20% of plastic packaging into reusable alternatives is not just good for the planet - it represents a huge business opportunity. Here are some major benefits for companies...

Zara Ingilizian, Sara Wingstrand, and Annette Lendal 29 Jul 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

‘Eco-shaming’ is on the rise, but does it work?

If your green credentials are missing the mark, you could end up being victim to ‘eco-shaming’. But does it achieve what it set out to do?

Elaine Thelen 18 Jul 2019

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