Ethical Marks
Footprint Forum calls for industry adjudication for ethical marks
IT’S TIME to celebrate – the debate has finally moved on. When it comes to ethical supply chains, a Footprint Forum on Monday caused a seismic shift in approach from circular debate to a focus on action and solutions. … Read More
Sustainable leap
AS MORE and more of the world’s seafood is certified sustainable, a new scheme for UK food companies promises to offer consistent labelling. It was back in 2011 that ClientEarth… Read More
Footprint Annual Review: Cheap milk, pricey gas and unethical coffee
THE TOP stories of 2012, from Starbucks’ tax travails to rising energy bills and the “greenest Olympics ever”. January/February With the mince pies sitting heavily around the waistline and the influence of festive parties still coursing through the veins,… Read More
Eco-labels on the brink?
THE MARKET for eco-labels has been likened to selling stickers as it nears saturation point. Joint research by IMD, the International Institute for Management Development, and EPFL,… Read More
Revisiting the ethical mark debate
THIS WEEKEND’S episode of Countryfile explored the ethical mark debate. Footprint Forum debated this very topic a year ago and we thought that some of you may find it interesting to revisit the discussions to see whether we have moved on? … Read More
Have Ethical labels have lost their value?
Sustainability labels cannot deliver sufficient business value or drive the level of consumer demand needed to develop a sustainable economy, according to a new report published today. Signed, Sealed… Delivered? assesses the value and challenges that businesses find in using certification and labelling… Read More
Footprint Forum: Preparing for change on ethical landscape
Consumers who leave their ethics at home when eating out, poor guidance from government, pressure on margins and a confusing array of accreditation schemes and labels have made the ethical landscape a difficult one to navigate for the foodservice sector.… Read More