By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world's largest toy company, LEGO, says it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. It's a major step on the way to combatting climate change, which this year has led to major disasters, droughts, crop failure, as well as thousands of deaths around the world. Climate change scientists, the United Nations … [Read more...] about Sustainability: LEGO Group Vows to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Licensing sustainability
Bamboo Bamboo and Hasbro Team Up For Limited-Edition Peppa Pig Tableware
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Hasbro has teamed up with Bamboo Bamboo to launch a sustainable range of limited-edition Peppa Pig children’s tableware. "We are thrilled to collaborate with Bamboo Bamboo on their first-ever licensing deal and delighted that they have chosen to do this with a globally recognized brand like Peppa Pig," said Leonie Goodman, UK Category … [Read more...] about Bamboo Bamboo and Hasbro Team Up For Limited-Edition Peppa Pig Tableware
Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Licensing International has named the non-profit organization Delivering Good as its charity of choice for product donations. Delivering Good is a non-profit that provides new merchandise donated by manufacturers and retailers to families facing economic, medical, social, and environmental challenges. Since 1985, Delivering Good has … [Read more...] about Licensing International Names Delivering Good as its Charity of Choice
Products of Change To Deliver Sustainability Sessions at Autumn Fair
Submitted Content from Products of Change Products of Change has forged a strategic partnership with Autumn Fair to deliver and drive sustainability educational sessions and practice guides at the popular Birmingham retail buying show this year. As the conversation surrounding sustainability in the retail and consumer products sectors has deepened, so too has Autumn Fair’s … [Read more...] about Products of Change To Deliver Sustainability Sessions at Autumn Fair
Sustainability: Mattel Sets Aggressive Goal To Reduce Plastic in Packaging
Toy giant Mattel has raised the bar on its plans for sustainable packaging, pledging to reduce plastics by 25% by 2030. Mattel also says any plastic that still being used by 2030 will be 100% recycled, recyclable, or will be less harmful bio-based plastics. “We are proud of the progress we have made in the past year toward our ESG goals and recognize that there is much more to … [Read more...] about Sustainability: Mattel Sets Aggressive Goal To Reduce Plastic in Packaging
Sustainable Licensing: Music Leaders Unite To Create Climate Pact
A group of music companies, including the largest licensors in the industry, have launched what they call the Music Climate Pact. The Climate Pact includes the Big Three of the music industry—Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group—as well as world-renowned independents Beggars Group, BMG, Brownswood Recordings, Ninja Tune, Secretly Group, Warp and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Music Leaders Unite To Create Climate Pact
Sustainable Licensing: Products of Change Appoints Gary Pope as Children’s Ambassador
The licensing sustainability organization Products of Change continues to grow its core team, and has now appointed Gary Pope as its new Children's Ambassador. Products of Change’s mission is to encourage companies and brands to meet their sustainability goals through education and working together to share best practices. As children’s ambassador, Pope is assigned to support … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Products of Change Appoints Gary Pope as Children’s Ambassador