Environmental Blog

Today’s luxury brands know that they have a great deal to gain by acting in an exemplary manner when it comes to social responsibility and sustainability. But that doesn’t make the journey simple. International standards and best practice can be powerful allies and, as this blog post explains, brands should start by following four clear steps.

The Government's ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’ aims to tackle climate change challenges and help shift the UK’s economy to a sustainable focus.

Whether supporting greenhouse gas (GHG) management, accelerating net zero energy migration or improving the sustainability of our food supply systems, standards will enable the optimal delivery of the 10-Point Plan.

Positive Luxury was joined by Capitals Coalition and BSI for a webinar on the future of sustainability certification. Read what the panel of experts said about how brands can prepare for the future in a time of rapid change including the changing importance of sustainability in society, post-Covid opportunities, and advice to businesses starting their sustainability journey.

In a world-first, we’ve now published a standard on social value that’s designed to help organizations understand and enhance theirs. But what does that mean and why does it matter?  This blog post attempts to explain more.

Trust is becoming a scarce commodity in modern supply chains. Consumers and businesses - are becoming ever more demanding. Governments are also reflecting this in ever-tightening regulatory requirements. Trust is also necessary to underpin quality, the security of supply and claims regarding sustainability.

Our global economy is dominated by a linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’ approach to productions and consumption. This linear model is wasteful and grounded in short-term thinking. Read the article to learn more about the circular economy and how standards can help.

Driven by the impact on climate change and public health, the electric transport revolution is here. We explore the innovations from global smart cities that are transforming the way people live, work and travel every day.