Retailers can differentiate by taking steps to mitigate climate change

"Our entire industry in food is dependent on a stable and predictable climate, so it is absolutely a [business] imperative." 

—Sheila Ongie, National Co+op Grocers

Part 1: Higher level commitments 

Highlights:

• Where retailers have the most material impact on mitigating climate change. 
• Climate leadership is an important point of differentiation that can set retailers apart. 

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Part 2: Value propositions in sustainability

Highlights:

• What retailers are hearing from consumers about climate concerns. 
• How retailers can give incentives to brands that are taking climate action. 

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Part 3: Supply chain transparency and educating consumers

Highlights:

• What's an ask for brands from retailers in order to step up and improve their practices? 
• Crosspromotional ideas that can help communicate the message to consumers.

 

This session—Why Climate Matters: Retailer Roundtable—was recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2017.