Deforestation and forest fires have recently caused global outrage. Alarmism can be a useful tool for change but only if it is accompanied by action. Companies now have access to the means…
Time has moved fast. It’s been 14 months since l left my consulting life at KPMG to move to a purpose-driven, tech start-up called Provenance. I was attracted by the opportunity to…
As businesses grapple with the costs of investing in a transparency strategy, a recent study from MIT Sloan academics revealed that supply chain visibility always strengthens consumer trust. “Customers want to know…
We tried to solve trade inefficiencies to create social and sustainable impact. It was not easy. Back at the end of 2017, we announced the start of a pilot that we’d be…
The Independent published a piece this week stating that “The environmental costs of fashion are too high – we must consume less or it will be the death of us.” In it,…
Your lifestyle is affecting the planet. From your energy consumption and household waste to how you get around and the things you buy – your decisions impact the world you live in….
All trends are pointing to a massive shift in shopper behaviour towards more socially and environmentally-sustainable brands. So when research and news are filled with stats on why this is the way…
“66% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products but most organizations don’t know the farmers they source from, let alone their impact.” – Kahlil Baker, CEO and Founder, Farm-Trace…
“Business as usual is not an option. We are here to show that business can, and should, be a force for good.” – Rebel Kitchen When Rebel Kitchen set out their Purpose…
The future of Fairtrade, what fashion brands need to do to cut carbon, getting a buzz for the bees and going ‘Bigger than the plate’ at a leading exhibition looking at our…
“Building trust depends not on good PR but rather on clear purpose, smart strategy, and definitive action. It takes courage and common sense. It requires recognizing all the people and groups your…
Last month, The Guardian released an article entitled “Is Fairtrade finished?” explaining that while Fairtrade forever changed the way so many of us shop (for the better), many companies are now sadly…
Provenance has partnered with Carbon Analytics to create a solution designed for brands to respond to the climate emergency. The joint strategy allows brands to measure their carbon footprint, set commitments and…
An industry that lacks integrity “Made using nothing but apples, water and time.” So says the bottle of Avallen spirits, but in an industry that completely lacks transparency and is not required…
Waiting for perfection will mean we won’t do anything. There’s tension in the transparency space around when is the right time to become a transparent business. It’s a delicate and often quite…
What does it mean for a coffee to be ‘exceptional’? Bridgehead Coffee, a group of coffee houses and roastery in Ontario, challenges that ‘exceptional’ means going beyond just taste; it must also…
“In London, one in five jobs are paid below the London Living Wage, and women and those from migrant and refugee backgrounds are more likely to be underwaged or unemployed.” – Juta…
Introducing a new series where we take an honest look at the pioneers and challenger brands on the front lines of business transparency. Together, we’ll talk about how transparency isn’t about reaching…