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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing consumers’ attitudes about sustainability topics, while corporations are responding to the pandemic by putting people and purpose first. This report highlights examples of businesses taking actions to…

Cities will need to focus on four key areas in mitigating the effects of future pandemics: urban mobility, urban design, the built environment and supply chains. Each aspect has been called into question during Coronavirus (COVID-19) with extensive…

Health and hygiene have become top priorities amid the Coronavirus pandemic. As consumers take greater ownership of their health and protect themselves, their families and their homes from the virus, health and efficacy-related claims gain in…

This report captures the views of over 1,000 professionals working across different industries and geographies, on how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is reshaping sustainability. The survey explores how companies define sustainability and engage…

Today businesses are facing increasing pressure to take a positive and active role in protecting people and the planet. As a result, companies are embracing sustainability to protect brand reputation, comply with legislation and build back better…

Environmental pressures and consumer demand are set to reshape business models and operations with a revolution of product technologies and services. This report introduces Euromonitor’s Environmental Sustainability Index, which ranks 97 markets –…

Travel and tourism has been decimated by Coronavirus (COVID-19), leaving communities starved of income and jobs, whilst nature has flourished without crowds or pollution. As travel businesses rebuild, a new purpose and mindset is required to ensure…

Leading laundry and dishwashing detergent makers are frequent targets for environmental campaigners due to a plastic packaging dependence intrinsic to the FMCG industry for decades. Plastic addiction is a critical issue, classed as a major corporate…

Sustainability represents a major new growth frontier in pet care. This report explores the primary challenges and drivers that are underlying this global trend. It then develops a proprietary Pet Care Sustainability Index that uses three different…

The briefing includes the comparative visual overview of Voice of the Industry: COVID-19 Surveys conducted in April, July, and October. This report captures a quarterly comparative analysis of the Coronavirus impact taken by businesses globally…

In the Voice of the Industry (VOI) series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report draws on insights from a new addition to the series, VOI Lifestyles, and explores how and why businesses are…

The pandemic is influencing sustainability in drinks and tobacco. This is evolving to include consumers’ welfare concerns, with brand action on social issues and community needs. The pre-pandemic environmental focus and pledges are retained, even…

While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…

This report provides an overview of the global trends in sustainability that will shape the post COVID-19 world, from climate action and the decarbonisation of the economy to circular businesses, organic and regenerative agriculture and the global…

Both coffee and tea face major sustainability challenges in the years ahead. Producers will need to reduce the environmental impact of their products throughout their lifespans, as well as prepare mitigation measures, as climate change threatens the…

Investments into digital technologies and industry 4.0 are transforming economies and consumer behaviour. The briefing examines how digitalisation manifests in manufacturing, mobility, education and consumer lifestyles to improve business…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

This report looks at the top10 global consumer trends Euromonitor International has identified as set to have the most impact on business in 2021. It explores the changing consumer values and behaviour driving the trends, the impact on…

As the UN Climate Summit "COP 26" approaches, the world is finally confronting the reality of the climate crisis. With consumers calling for climate action, governments declaring climate emergency, businesses facing potential disruption to their…

Despite the rising protectionism and the shock of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, globalisation is proving to endure. However, our world is entering a new era of globalisation, with paths forward encompassing supply chain shifts, digital…