Sustainability Archives

Across the Channel: Shelf Edition – UK vs NL Store Layout Face-Off!

In the latest Across the Channel instalment, our retail experts compare UK and Dutch supermarket shelf layouts, revealing how vertical brand blocking and promotional zones in the UK contrast sharply with category-focused groupings, compact layouts, and smart ESL use in the Netherlands.

From Challenge to Opportunity: Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report 2025

Discover how procurement leaders are turning challenges into opportunities in the 2025 Transformative Procurement Annual Survey Report. Benchmark your maturity, unlock up to £11.6m in savings, and drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Download now.

How Nuclear Innovation is Reshaping the Global Energy Landscape

As the global population grows and net-zero deadlines approach, nuclear energy is undergoing a profound transformation. Innovation, collaboration, and urgency are driving the next generation of clean, scalable, and resilient nuclear power solutions - read our blog to find out more.

Blocking the Sun: The UK’s Bold Climate Experiment and What It Really Means

UK scientists have received new funding to explore solar geoengineering as part of the CIEL 2025 initiative. While the idea may seem extreme, it reflects the growing urgency of the climate crisis. In our latest blog, Daniel Walsh unpacks what this means for the UK’s climate leadership, the polarised Net Zero debate, and how businesses can turn climate risk...

Edie25: A Beacon of Hope and Collaboration

This article shares key insights from the Edie25 conference, where cross-sector collaboration, optimism, and innovation took centre stage in the fight for a more sustainable future.

In the News: The Hospitality Landscape is Shifting: Are you Ready?

Labour’s new policies are set to significantly impact the hospitality and leisure sectors. In Katie Deem’s latest article for CLH News, she discusses how businesses can navigate these changes.

Podcast: The Importance of Being a BCorp

Our Chief Operating Officer, Suzanna Hinnell featured on the TalentDrive Podcast in November to talk about the importance of being a B Corp

Podcast: The Opportunities & Challenges of Growth

4C Associates' Managing Director, Jeremy Smith and Senior Manager Joanne Davies spoke to Tarka Talent about how we work alongside our clients to deliver practical, sustainable solutions even in the most challenging circumstances.

Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Sustainable Procurement

In the pursuit of responsible business practices, sustainable procurement has emerged as a pivotal concept, intertwining economic efficiency with societal and environmental well-being.

What Is Sustainable Procurement? A Comprehensive Guide

This guide highlights the importance of strategic sustainable procurement to the long-term success of organisations and presents a compelling case with the delivery of consistent financial and environmental benefits.

The Advantages And Benefits Of Sustainable Procurement

Organisations recognise the role that strategic sustainable procurement can play in their long-term success with the delivery of key ethical, environmental and economic objectives when sourcing third-party products and services from suppliers and the extended supply chain.

In the News: Can AI protect our supply chains from the climate crisis?

Robin Agarwal, 4C's Head of Operations featured in this month’s SupplyChain Strategy magazine, sharing insights into how AI can help solve the challenges climate changes are making to supply chain forecasting and how it can help identify and manage risk.

Environmental Commitments and Cost Efficiency: One or the Other, or the Best of Both?

Environmental Commitments and Cost Efficiency: One or the Other, or the Best of Both? Find out how to align your cost reduction and environmental commitments with practical tips and real-life examples. Read on and discover how to make your business more sustainable and profitable.

Corporate Sustainability: How Much Do Employees Really Care?

Sustainability continues to be a key concern for individuals and businesses alike, with an ongoing spotlight on how we can be kinder to our planet, both at home and in the workplace. To investigate this, we surveyed 41 individuals on their attitudes towards sustainability, both in their personal lives and in the workplace. All respondents were aged 18-55, with...

The Importance of Sustainability in The Corporate World

Our sustainability event in London discussed importance of sustainability for organizations and how they can collaborate with supply chains to drive sustainability. The event highlighted the challenges of sustainability, such as working with complex supply chains and keeping up with regulations. It also discussed how companies are waking up to sustainability and how they are collaborating with their suppliers...