How Allbirds, Apple & Armendangels are dealing with sustainability, and can AI be used to combat greenwashing?

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This week's issue focuses on sustainability ?? A big topic for all of us and one that needs to be THE top agenda item for all organizations in the fight against the climate crisis. While some are struggling to achieve their net-zero 2030 objectives, brands like Allbirds, Apple, and Armedangels are playing their part in already making big and bold moves.

Social for Good: Allbirds leverages social media social media to amplify, engage, and drive sustainable change

Allbirds, the sustainability-focused footwear and apparel brand, is making waves with its commitment to eco-friendly practices. Through social media, Allbirds effectively communicates its sustainability values, engages with its community, and provides real-time updates on sustainability goals and innovations. The approach prioritizes education, storytelling, and direct engagement, making a lasting impact. Lily's advice to digital marketers emphasizes adaptability, continuous learning, and agility in response to changing audience behaviours.

Apple's sustainable vision: Mother Nature needs a status report

The new Apple?Watch marks a milestone in the plan of Apple to make all products carbon-neutral by 2030. By cutting the majority of emissions through innovations in materials, clean electricity, and low-carbon shipping. Corporations have the biggest power to change and show the world that it's possible with their vast sums of cash. If Apple can't achieve it, then there's no hope. A beautiful, strong, and powerful piece of communication backed by some serious investment to change.

Armedangels joins forces with Carbonfact to combat carbon emissions

At the forefront of sustainable fashion, ArmedAngels has partnered with Carbonfact, esteemed experts in carbon footprint assessment. The fashion industry currently contributes a staggering 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing the urgency of this issue, Armedangels is taking bold action. Their impact strategy is focused on producing products with the lowest possible environmental footprint possible. Armed with data on their carbon footprint today, they're primed to make informed, sustainable decisions, leading the way toward a brighter and greener future.

Will AI revolutionize sustainability communications by eliminating greenwashing?

Companies exaggerating environmental and social claims in their communications face stricter regulations and fines. But a new AI-driven solution called Greenifs aims to prevent greenwashing by analyzing written content for potentially misleading or unsubstantiated messages. Users can input text, and the platform quickly scans it for greenwash indicators and provides recommendations for improvement. Greenifs founder Vytautas Sabaliauskas believes AI can help companies avoid costly mistakes and improve transparency in sustainability marketing.

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