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NRF continues to engage with its members and other sustainability stakeholders to share information on the latest insights, innovations and practices of sustainability in the retail industry.

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Retailers reaching for net-zero

The impacts of unchecked climate change are extensive. With investors, regulators and consumers seeking action, retailers are focusing on pragmatic ways to mitigate their climate change risks.

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NRF Sustainability Council

The council is a collaborative networking group open to senior executives and their designees focused on corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG), and related sustainability issues.

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3 sustainability trends to watch

Consumer sentiment, demand for transparency and technology are driving retail-focused sustainability efforts.

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Earth Day confessional: An interview with NRF’s VP for sustainability

Scot Case discusses retail sustainability, how to measure it and why he cares about it.

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2 types of shoppers brands should pay attention to this Earth Day

Insights about messaging and initiatives to help retailers reach sustainably minded consumers.

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Why everyone is obsessed with supply chains

Sustainable supply chains are the future of sustainable retail.

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6 tips for implementing renewable energy

Retailers are leading the charge to reduce contributions to climate change.

Retail Transformation

16 ideas worth stealing for 2022

Tap into innovations in the metaverse, manufacturing, sustainability and small business.

Retail Gets Real Podcast

Inside Walmart’s climate and sustainability strategy

Retail Gets Real 258: How the company integrates sustainability into the business strategy.

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Sustainability in the spotlight for the retail industry

6 ways NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show reflected the growing influence of sustainability.

Sustainability

Sustainability: Taking steps, living by example

NRF 2022: IKEA U.S. CEO Javier Quiñones on committing to people and the planet.

Retail Technology

Leveraging technology to expand the retail experience

NRF 2022: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna on AI, supply chain and digital transformation.

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Rothy’s and Walmart share insights on environmental sustainability in retail

Scot Case, National Retail Federation, Zach Freeze, Walmart, Saskia van Gendt, Rothy’s

NRF 2022: Lessons in future-proofing your business from two very different retailers.

Consumer Trends

Consumers want it all

As retailers and brands look to the future, they must focus on aligning offerings with these new consumer expectations.

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