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At On The Point we continually strive to improve our sustainability journey.

Check out my article that was featured in last week's newsletter from The Alliance for Sustainability! If you're interested, take a look at the rest of the newsletter and subscribe for bi-weekly news updates, sustainability tips, and more. https://lnkd.in/eHCiRBd9

From greenwashing to genuine impact, sustainability has made remarkable strides in the business world. Companies are recognizing the significance of adopting sustainable practices, resulting in improved commercial e-waste handling, a more positive global impact, and heightened consumer awareness. Explore the journey of sustainability in business in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/d-6jqwia

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword with us. We’re pioneering eco-friendly labeling in an industry on the brink of exponential growth, projected to hit USD 62.37 billion by 2029. We're committed to reducing environmental impact with sustainable materials, championing recycled content labels, biodegradable substances, and renewable resources. Dive into our strategies for sustainable labeling that doesn’t just look good but does good, reinforcing your brand's commitment to the planet: https://hubs.ly/Q02w38Hn0

Achille Pinto has decided to develop its own sustainability strategy and to implement it in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations. To ensure the implementation of these objectives, the company set up a working group consisting of the Sustainability Department and the people responsible for the various corporate areas involved, with the task of implementing actions and related projects for each pillar of the strategy.   Pillar no. 2 concerns the Product and Supply Chain. Our strategic priority is to increase the supply of certified products and ensure sourcing from responsible suppliers. The related operative goals are: ensure a wide range of product certifications; increase the level of traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain by working together with suppliers; increase the use of sustainable packaging.   Read our Sustainability Report on our website to know more about our strategy and achievements.

In a recent article published on Sustainable Brands titled “In Sustainability, How Much is Enough?”, Erik Foley, Senior Consultant at Antea Group, addresses a common question that often comes up with companies and their Boards. The question is simple enough, but hard to answer: “With sustainability initiatives, how do we know how much is enough?” https://hubs.la/Q02Jchj80

Insightful article highlighting the various tactics that certain organizations are adopting to deceive their stakeholders and customers related to the lack of progress they are making towards their sustainability commitments and goals.   It ranges from 'greencrowding' where a brand will join a known sustainability related association or foundation to hide behind the various members, moving at the pace of their slowest member.   'Greenlighting' is a known tactic, where an organization focuses on a specific isolated area to distract customers from the lack of progress on the bigger picture. Organizations are also passing the blame onto their customers by 'greenshifting', 'greenlabelling' is a creative form of greenwashing where a product is called green or sustainable, without any objective evidence to validate the claim.   'Greenrinsing' is where an organization is constantly changing its sustainability targets without making any real progress or taking accountability for it, and of course there's 'greenhushing' which is where an organization instructs its PR agencies to dial down all sustainability related messaging, again due to a lack of progress towards their goals and commitments.   I remain confused to this day, why any organization would go to such lengths to avoid such an important topic, not leveraging the globally recognized and adopted ‘how to guides’ that establish the governance, structure, processes, common language, culture, and positive change that sets organizations up for future success.   Standards exist to support organizations in solving global critical risks, challenges, and issues, and when they are used with a trusted solutions partner like BSI, organizations realize the economic, reputational, and environmental benefits that positively differentiate those that do what they say and keep their promises from those who do not… For example https://lnkd.in/eMyvem5 https://lnkd.in/ehJQ_dC6

"Green hushing" - the silent killer of sustainability initiatives. In the race to appear eco-friendly, some companies engage in "Green Hushing" - the practice of downplaying or hiding their less-than-ideal environmental practices. From glossy marketing campaigns to vague sustainability reports, green hushing masks the true impact of businesses on the planet. For instance, a company might claim that its product is “100% natural” when it contains synthetic ingredients. But here's the catch: true sustainability requires transparency and accountability. It's time to break the silence and hold companies accountable for their actions. Let's demand honesty, integrity, and meaningful action towards a truly green future through Ethical reporting. Green Hushing and Green Washing both are silent killers for the Sustainability initiatives. 🌍

In a recent article published on Sustainable Brands titled “In Sustainability, How Much is Enough?”, Erik Foley, Senior Consultant at Antea Group, addresses a common question that often comes up with companies and their Boards. The question is simple enough, but hard to answer: “With sustainability initiatives, how do we know how much is enough?” https://lnkd.in/eHNVU4te

🌿 Sustainability week at Tarkett: pragmatism in the spotlight 🌍 As we step into our Sustainability Week, I want to address a crucial topic: there is no magic wand to successfully achieve sustainability goals. Sustainability is challenging. The issues that underline it are complex and interconnected; the route to it is a journey. Progress on that journey is achievable, however. To ensure progress, significant investments are necessary. For instance, our suppliers are taking actions to electrify their process and shift to renewable energies. They also invest into recycling technology, and we are expecting good progress in the coming years. But sustainability is also a lot about being pragmatic. Together and now. By identifying local opportunities aligned with legislation and local realities to reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to Tarkett's global climate roadmap for 2030. Let’s not wait for the perfect solution or ideal conditions. Every local initiative, no matter how small, is a step forward in our collective journey. Every contribution is vital as we strive to succeed together in creating a more sustainable future. Join us in turning challenges into opportunities, and let’s make every action count towards our ambitious goals. Find out more here below: https://lnkd.in/dFGtXcKK