Sustainability and Ethics TrendSights Analysis, 2022 - Consumers Adapting to More Sustainable Patterns of Consumption

Sustainability and Ethics TrendSights Analysis, 2022 - Consumers Adapting to More Sustainable Patterns of Consumption

Summary

Sustainability & Ethics is one of the eight mega-trends that GlobalData covers as part of our TrendSights series of consumer insight studies. It explores how global challenges are serving as a wake-up call as societies gradually adapt to more sustainable patterns of consumption.

Environmental challenges are serving as a global wake-up call as societies gradually adapt to more sustainable patterns of consumption and production. In addition to their own behaviors, consumers are holding brands to a higher standard than ever before, and expect them to use their influence as a driving force for change on issues ranging from climate change to social inequality.

Scope

  • Small and independent brands have taken on new significance as consumers seek to support their local communities during and post-COVID.
  • Sustainable packaging is becoming less a point of differentiation and more an imperative in the non-alcoholic beverages space.
  • The growing inclination to boycott brands is drawing attention to key cultural issues, social causes, and perceived injustices.
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  • Executive summary
  • Trend Snapshot
    • Sustainability & Ethics: TrendSights overview
    • Sustainability & Ethics: trend definitions
    • Sustainability & Ethics: mega-trend overview
    • Sustainability & Ethics: mega-trend influence in context
  • Trend Analysis
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance of trends by sector
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in food
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in hot and soft drinks
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in alcoholic drinks
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in health and beauty
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in household care
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in babies' and children's products
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in pet products
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in tobacco
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in retail
    • Sustainability & Ethics: relevance in foodservice
    • Sustainability & Ethics: influence of COVID-19
    • Sustainability & Ethics: plant-based movement
    • Sustainability & Ethics: improving perceptions of artisan brands
    • Sustainability & Ethics: influence of holistic wellness
    • Sustainability & Ethics: influence of Cancel Culture
    • Sustainability & Ethics: most influential sustainability-aligned claims by region
    • Sustainability & Ethics: most important social issues by generation
    • Sustainability & Ethics: repurposing behaviors by generation
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Social Responsibility
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Ethical Consumption
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Ethical Luxury
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Next-Generation Shopping
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Resource Scarcity
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Localism
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Trust & Transparency
    • Sustainability & Ethics: innovation in Environmental Responsibility
  • Take-Outs and Implications
    • Sustainability & Ethics: trend lifecycle
    • Sustainability & Ethics: consumer framework
  • Appendix
    • References and further reading
    • About GlobalData

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