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What are the key factors to consider when developing a sustainability-focused marketing campaign?

Sustainability is not only a buzzword, but a strategic imperative for businesses that want to create value and gain a competitive edge in the market. However, sustainability is not just about reducing environmental impact or complying with regulations. It is also about communicating effectively with customers, stakeholders, and society about how your business contributes to social and environmental goals. This is where sustainability-focused marketing campaigns come in. They are designed to showcase your brand's commitment, actions, and impact on sustainability issues, and to engage and influence your target audience. In this article, we will explore some of the key factors to consider when developing a sustainability-focused marketing campaign.

1 Define your purpose

The first step in developing a sustainability-focused marketing campaign is to define your purpose. Why do you want to communicate about sustainability? What are your objectives and goals? How do they align with your brand's vision, mission, and values? Your purpose should be clear, specific, and measurable, and it should reflect your genuine and authentic interest in sustainability. It should also be relevant and meaningful to your audience, and address their needs, expectations, and concerns.

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Estela Martín

Abogada, DirCom y RSC en Sincro. Presidenta de la Sección de Igualdad del ICAM. Docente. LinkedIn Top Voices. #SoyEJECON. TOP 200 Favikon 2023. Periodista y Abogada.
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Lo primero es fundamental conocer perfectamente la estrategia y política de sostenibilidad de la compañía y, a partir de ahí, definir la campaña de marketing: objetivos, timing, público objetivo... Es fundamental además que la campaña esté perfectamente alineada con la misión, visión y valores corporativos de la organización.

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Abhijit Bhatlekar

Independent Photographer/Filmmaker. Corporate Profile Shoots, CSR & Developmental Studies, Social Impact, Editorial. HT Media, Bloomberg, Outlook, Mid-Day. Email: [email protected] 91-9820036793 #csrabhijit
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Make every intervention visible. Let every beneficiary have something to say, about the change he/she has experienced. A sensitive & meticulous visual documentation of the change is utmost important. Yes, Numbers are important , they are the data. But tell a story. It is a connect. -Abhijit Bhatlekar Photojournalist, CSR & Documentery Photographer INDIA

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Luis Barreda Gago

Director de Cuentas PROA Comunicación
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El desarrollo de una campaña de marketing centrada en la sostenibilidad debe comenzar por una cuidadosa evaluación de varios factores clave. En primer lugar, es esencial conocer en profundidad al público objetivo e identificar qué cuestiones relacionadas con la sostenibilidad son relevantes para ellos. Es fundamental ser transparente y creíble en todos los mensajes y, asegurarse de que las acciones de la empresa se ajustan a los valores declarados. Además, la incorporación en la campaña de objetivos de sostenibilidad cuantificables puede demostrar el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad y que sea percibida como una compañía responsable.

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2 Identify your audience

The next factor to consider is your audience. Who are you trying to reach and influence with your sustainability-focused marketing campaign? What are their demographics, psychographics, and behaviors? How do they perceive your brand and your sustainability efforts? How do they consume and share information? You need to conduct thorough research and analysis to segment and profile your audience, and to understand their motivations, preferences, and pain points. This will help you tailor your message, tone, and channels to suit your audience, and to create a strong connection and rapport with them.

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Estela Martín

Abogada, DirCom y RSC en Sincro. Presidenta de la Sección de Igualdad del ICAM. Docente. LinkedIn Top Voices. #SoyEJECON. TOP 200 Favikon 2023. Periodista y Abogada.
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No se puede hacer una campaña de marketing sin tener en cuenta cuál es el público objetivo y a quién queremos dirigirnos. Hay que utilizar muy bien los canales que vamos a utilizar, el lenguaje, los medios gráficos... y adaptarlos en función del público objetivo al que queramos dirigirnos. Puede hacerse por ejemplo diferente material o adaptaciones en función de los distintos colectivos a los que queramos dirigirnos

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3 Choose your message

The third factor to consider is your message. What do you want to say and how do you want to say it? Your message should be consistent, coherent, and compelling, and it should convey your purpose, values, and impact on sustainability issues. It should also be credible, transparent, and honest, and it should avoid greenwashing, exaggeration, or false claims. Your message should highlight your achievements, challenges, and opportunities, and it should showcase your stories, evidence, and testimonials. It should also be emotional, inspirational, and motivational, and it should appeal to your audience's values, beliefs, and emotions.

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Estela Martín

Abogada, DirCom y RSC en Sincro. Presidenta de la Sección de Igualdad del ICAM. Docente. LinkedIn Top Voices. #SoyEJECON. TOP 200 Favikon 2023. Periodista y Abogada.
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El mensaje debe ser el foco prioritario. Los recursos gráficos, audiovisuales... son el acompañamiento pero en materia de sostenibilidad, el mensaje (directo, transparente, coherente, alineado perfectamente con la política de sostenibilidad) es lo más importante. Un mensaje mal transmitido, incoherente con los valores o que no esté bien soportado puede ocasionar un daño enorme a la reputación corporativa

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4 Select your channels

The fourth factor to consider is your channels. How and where do you want to deliver and distribute your message? Your channels should be aligned with your purpose, audience, and message, and they should be effective, efficient, and engaging. You should consider a mix of online and offline channels, such as websites, social media, blogs, podcasts, videos, newsletters, reports, events, webinars, press releases, and more. You should also consider the frequency, timing, and duration of your communication, and how to optimize your reach, visibility, and impact.

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5 Evaluate your results

The fifth factor to consider is your results. How do you measure and monitor the success and impact of your sustainability-focused marketing campaign? You should define your key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, such as awareness, reach, engagement, conversion, retention, loyalty, advocacy, and more. You should also collect and analyze data and feedback from your audience, stakeholders, and partners, and use them to evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. You should also report and share your results, and use them to improve and refine your strategy and tactics.

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6 Learn and improve

The sixth and final factor to consider is your learning and improvement. How do you learn from your experience and feedback, and how do you improve your sustainability-focused marketing campaign? You should adopt a continuous learning and improvement mindset, and be open to innovation, experimentation, and adaptation. You should also benchmark and compare your performance and impact with your competitors and peers, and identify and apply best practices and lessons learned. You should also celebrate and reward your achievements, and acknowledge and address your challenges.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Define your purpose

2 Identify your audience

3 Choose your message

4 Select your channels

5 Evaluate your results

6 Learn and improve

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Define your purpose

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5 Evaluate your results

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