Despite a marginal decline since March 2023, food inflation continues to exert a substantial influence on the food and beverage sector. Its persistent high level at 17.4% (ONS, 2023) has ongoing effects on pricing, consumer preference, and overall market dynamics....
We at 4C Associates were delighted to host an event at Sea Container in London on 5 July, bringing together leading sustainability practitioners from a diverse mix of industry sectors to discuss key issues around sustainability, including what it means for...
In the current economic climate, procurement teams face a challenging balancing act. On one hand, the goal of achieving net-zero emissions and carbon neutrality is pushing businesses to adopt more sustainable procurement practices. This often involves organisations...
People. Planet. Profit. These ‘3 Ps’ have been the foundation of business in the modern era. This approach recognises that a company’s impact goes beyond financial gains, extending to the wellbeing of individuals, the health of our planet and the long-term...
If you listen carefully, you are likely to hear ROI popping up with increasing frequency in marketing circles. Not, however, ROI in its all-too-familiar procurement and financial sense, but in a completely new sense: Return on Inclusion – the value of diversity,...
As businesses and individuals become more aware of the environmental, social and economic impacts of their actions, sustainability has emerged as a key focus area. To achieve sustainability goals, organisations and individuals need to take a holistic approach that...