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Consumerism
Consumerism is the idea that increasing the consumption of goods and services drives economic growth. However, evolving economic models emphasise sustainable consumption, which minimises environmental impact, enhances resource efficiency, and promotes responsible product disposal. Shifting consumer preferences and regulatory trends are reshaping corporate strategies, supply chains, and investment approaches, influencing long-term financial and sustainability outcomes.
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Growth without economic growth
Economic growth is closely correlated to environmental depletion and resource use. This report explores the need to decouple economic growth and resource consumption to achieve the sustainability goals and the European Green Deal. It introduces alternative views to economic growth including circular economics, green growth and doughnut economics.
Healthy competition: Why the safest bet for investors is healthier retail markets and how to get there
This second briefing report explores ShareAction’s Healthy Markets campaign, featuring the UK food retailers most exposed to the childhood obesity agenda. The brief is designed to inform and support investor stewardship and company engagement through an analysis of their disclosure policies and practices for healthy eating.
Sustainability, well-being, and economic growth
Substantial reductions in economic growth for environmental and social sustainability may be unnecessary. Policies and market signals are required to conserve natural resources, equally distribute wealth and mitigate the impacts of climate change. It is argued that environmental and social goals are of greater importance in meeting the needs of society than economic development.
