In a world burdened by food insecurity and environmental challenges, The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate Report 2023 serves as a stark wake-up call. This ground-breaking study sheds light on the global food system’s flaws, revealing the urgent need for systemic change to address the issues of hunger, nutrition, and sustainability. As we delve into the…
Caroline Bates
Coldplay’s World Tour: Shining a light on Sustainability
Back in 2019 Coldplay decided to not tour their latest album – Everyday Life until they found better ways to minimise their environmental impact and put sustainability at the heart of what they do as a band of international acclaim and influence. Commenting at the time, Chris Martin, the lead singer said – “All of…
Missing the Sustainable Development Goals
Since its inception in 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have represented a global commitment to address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. The SDGs set ambitious targets to address global challenges and create a sustainable future for all. Despite the collective commitment of nations and various stakeholders, the journey towards sustainable development…
Neuro-Activism
One pleasant October morning in 2019, thinking designer Chris Thomason was crossing London Bridge on his way to work when he found traffic at a standstill. Extinction Rebellion activists had blocked the road junction and were using loudspeakers to raise awareness of the climate change issues they wanted people to pay attention to. Despite the…
Freaky Thinking about sustainability
When you and your team need to solve a workplace challenge, the go-to business process to identify new ideas is usually based around people sitting in a room brainstorming. However, decades of research have consistently proven this to be ineffective when compared to alternate thinking techniques. When we’re facing into the wicked problems of climate…
Encouraging Sustainable Habits
One of the roles brands can play in helping citizens to reduce their own environmental footprint is to inspire, educate and encourage more sustainable habits. Fairy Liquid’s campaigns this year are a strong example of this. Fairy recently updated their product Life cycle analysis (LCA) and made a public statement to support more sustainable dishwashing…
Empowering Citizens for Climate Action
In a world grappling with the urgent need for accelerated action on climate, a new movement has emerged to champion the cause of sustainability. Unlike traditional environmental and sustainability movements, which often focus on lobbying governments and international bodies, this project focuses on empowering citizens to take action in their own communities and regions. By engaging…
London Climate Action Week 2023: Uniting for a Sustainable Future
Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it demands immediate action. As the latest IPCC report stated: to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees, We need to have rapid, far reaching and unprecedented change. In response, cities around the world are organizing dedicated events to raise awareness and promote…
No Mow May – is here. A campaign which has been gaining traction every year. It’s a simple act that can help have a big impact. Your lawn is a great source of food for pollinators In the UK we have lost 97% of our wildflower meadows over the last 70 years this has had…
Purpose-led Business: Channeling the “Power of Brand” through Partnerships
Half of the world lives in an urban environment – that’s how common it is to live in a city, not including those who come into the city for work or leisure. The city is a reality of modern life. As such, people move through urban landscapes frequently. Take London for example, 57 trips a…