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Blog: NICE Consumer: The Future of Chic

Jonathan Morris, Associate, Advisory Services

How can we advance the idea of sustainable fashion consumption? When you start to look at the problem from the outside, it seems deceptively simple. Like many sustainable products, all we need is more durable, ethical garments that meet the needs and wants of consumers. Read more →

Posted: March 1, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Sustainable Consumption

Blog: Learning the Right Lessons From the Apple Story

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

A decade ago, Apple made a splash with its “Think Different” advertising campaign. Today, with Apple in the headlines concerning labor conditions in its supply chain, it’s time for all of us to think different about how to improve the lives of the millions of workers making the products that drive our global economy. While it’s tempting to point to particular companies as the core of the problem, the reality—and the solutions—are much broader and much more complex. Read more →

Posted: February 24, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Human Rights, Leadership, Supply Chain

Report: NICE Consumer Research Summary

Jonathan Morris, Associate, Advisory Services

Consumers can play a pivotal role in transitioning the fashion industry toward more sustainable business models. To this end, the Danish Fashion Institute and BSR have collaborated on the NICE Consumer project to create a framework for sustainable fashion consumption. Read more 

Posted: February 23, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Sustainable Consumption | Download (PDF)

Blog: Playing by the Numbers for Sustainable Consumption

Vijay Kanal, Former Director, Information and Communications Technology Practice, Advisory Services

From the popularity of Robert Parker's wine scoring system to Consumer Reports’ products rankings, consumers love numerical scores. The reason is simple: They help buyers make informed decisions. Read more →

Posted: February 23, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Information & Communications Technology, Sustainable Consumption

Blog: HERproject: A Perspective From Primark

By Libby Annat, Senior Ethical Trade Manager, Primark

Note: This is the second blog in a three-part series highlighting the impact of HERproject in Bangladesh. The first blog explored impacts within and beyond factory walls through the stories of HERproject peer educators. This blog shares a participating brands’ perspective on health and business impacts she has seen, and the third blog profiles one of our NGO partners. Read more →

Posted: February 17, 2012 | Topics: Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

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