by Emma Cox & Daniela Grava | October 28, 2024
SB’24 convened over 1,200 sustainability and brand leaders, featuring 200+ speakers and 50+ exhibiting brands, for four days of cross-industry collaboration on breakthrough innovation, sustainability strategies, and the future of commerce. Below are five key takeaways:
1. Certifications Drive Consumers Trust and Purchasing Decisions
Consumers are increasingly relying on certifications to guide their purchasing decisions. In fact, 76% of consumers believe it’s the company’s responsibility to certify a product. This trend underscores the growing importance of credible labeling and certification programs in building consumer trust and driving sustainable choices. The ClimeCo Certified™ Product and Business Program provides a clear, trusted standard for sustainable products and can help your business reach environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Industrial Offsets Gain Traction in Supply Chain Strategies
Companies previously hesitant about carbon offsets are now showing interest, particularly in industrial offsets within their supply chains. This shift indicates a growing recognition of the role offsets – and insets – can play in decarbonizing products and supply chains.
3. Circularity Efforts Focus on End-of-Life Solutions
Circularity remains a hot topic, with discussions and innovations primarily centered on end-of-life solutions. For instance, seaweed-derived materials in packaging can offer compostable alternatives to traditional plastics. [1] This highlights the ongoing challenge (and opportunity) of implementing full lifecycle sustainability in product design and manufacturing.
4. Technology Revolutionizes Decarbonization and Supply Chain Management
Emerging technologies, particularly AI, are revolutionizing product innovation and supply chain management. AI innovators like Muir.Ai and Noble.Ai are using technology to help companies drive efficiency and sustainability in their products and supply chain, while digital solutions like ClimeCo’s Digital Carbon Solutions are enabling companies to integrate carbon management into their operations through custom APIs.
5. Environmental Commodities Impact Product Carbon Footprints
Companies are seeking ways to understand how environmental commodities like Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) impact their products’ carbon footprints. This presents an opportunity for innovation in estimating product-level emissions reductions from RECs.
Works Cited
[1] Advertising Specialty Institute – Sustainable Brands 2024: Innovation Through Collaboration
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