2021 Resistance: Environment
While most companies pay at least lip service to sustainability, even as planet-friendly has become essential for CPG success, there are those continuing to resist – and that resistance comes in one of two forms: either everything goes suspiciously quiet or, worse, companies shout loudly but their claims don’t stand up to scrutiny.
2021 Resilience: Environment
Throughout 2020, there was much talk of ‘building back better’ and we expected our post-pandemic world to be a green, eco-friendly utopia. However, as 2021 bought renewed lockdowns and restrictions, has our ‘happy ever after’ transpired? Certainly, sustainable beauty is evolving, new targets have been set and we are asking more. We want products with soul and that comes hand in hand with planet-friendly.
Avon donates R600,000 to end gender-based violence
Avon has split a R600,000 donation between seven South African organisations working with survivors of gender-based violence, according to a report published by Caj News Africa.
Global Shea Alliances launches Shea More Love campaign to raise awareness of sustainable parkland initiative
The Global Shea Alliance (GSA) has announced the launch of its Shea More Love campaign, which has been created to raise awareness about the Action for Shea Parklands (ASP) sustainability initiative.
Procter & Gamble joins forces with Carrefour to plant 26 forests in the UAE
Procter & Gamble has joined forces with Carrefour in a bid to plant 26 forests in the UAE, as part of P&G’s #ForestsforGood campaign.
PZ Cussons’ Camel brand launches CSR campaign
PZ Cussons-owned antiseptic brand, Camel, has launched the second tranche of its current CSR program, Because We Care, according to a report published by Peace FM.
Global Shea Alliance implements pilot project on developing resilient shea agroforestry farm model
The Global Shea Alliance is set to implement a pilot project of Resilient Shea Agroforestry Farm Model (RSAFM) in Nigeria.
YSL Beauty re-commits to ecosystem restoration in Ourika Valley, Morocco
YSL Beauty has reconfirmed its commitment to regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration in the Ourika Valley, home of its Ourika Community Gardens in Morocco.
Inclusive capitalism: Lauder and Johnson & Johnson execs among global business leaders to join forces with the Vatican on new initiative
The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with the Vatican, a historic new partnership between global business leaders and the Vatican, has announced its launch.
Beiersdorf Ghana works with Food For All Africa to supply nutritious meals to schools
Beiersdorf Ghana has teamed up with Food For All Africa (FFAA) to supply nutritious meals to school children and their families through a school feeding programme, according to a report by Ghana Web.
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