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…
Carpet, not unlike so many other industries ripe for revolution, has a waste problem. An estimated 3.5% of all US landfill is carpet waste, resulting in 4 billion pounds of carpet not…
With changing shopper expectations and competitive pressures, the opportunity for transparency to deliver business value continues to grow. “94% of consumers are likely to be loyal to a brand that offers…
The V&A in London, the world’s leading museum of art and design, has opened its doors to a major new exhibition exploring our modern food system. “FOOD: Bigger than the plate” is…
Food brands have always recognised the importance of sourcing the right ingredients. Choosing where ingredients come from is a critical choice in determining the final quality of the product. But given its…
Shoppers are increasingly demanding more information behind the things they buy, so we’re here to bring you the key developments, innovations and events from the businesses leading the way. Welcome to our…
“The fashion industry was built on secrecy and elitism; it was opaque. Transparency is disruptive – in that sense, it’s a breath of a fresh air and a useful weapon of change.”…
We are often asked about the energy, and therefore carbon emissions, implications of using a blockchain to store verified information and broker trust in a supply chain. Below sets out our opinion…
Just after Spring Fashion Week, the Maiyet collective hosted a pop-up in Harvey Nichols, a luxury department store dating back to 1831 in London’s Knightsbridge neighbourhood, that featured 50 positive-impact fashion brands…
Fashion Revolution began as a reaction to the Rana Plaza factory collapse on 24th of April 2013, with a vision to unite organisations and people towards a “fashion industry that values people,…