As the impact of climate change has become more evident, companies and consumers have shifted towards more sustainable solutions. This has created new opportunities for less impactful products and brands across food, drink, household, beauty and personal care.

Major companies have re-prioritised the planet alongside profits in an effort to future-proof their business, but with European consumers facing the greatest squeeze on their incomes in over 30 years, can they continue to seek out sustainable brands and get the best value for their money? To what extent should companies invest in sustainable practices at a time when their profits are under severe pressure? And which areas of sustainability should brands be focusing on?

In Mintel’s Big Conversation 2023, category experts across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, will make sense of the data and offer bold and actionable recommendations for how companies should re-prioritise the planet in a cost of living crisis.

Join Mintel Big Conversation Online Event on 25 April 2023 at 10:00 AM 11:00 AM GMT (UK Time)

Meet the Presenters

Richard Cope

Senior Consultant

Richard works on Mintel’s consulting team managing bespoke projects to help our clients deep dive into current and future issues around sustainability. He is a graduate of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership’s Business Management programme and the author of Mintel’s forthcoming 2023 Global Outlook on Sustainability report.

Jonny Forsyth

Director, Food and Drink

Jonny is an experienced global food and drinks analyst, creating thought leadership content on ‘big picture’ industry themes such as what Gen Z and the metaverse mean for food and drink. Jonny previously worked in insight roles for a major global brewer, an international media agency and national newspaper. He has appeared regularly in media outlets, such as CNBC and BBC, to discuss major industry news stories. Jonny holds an MSc in Business Psychology from the University of Nottingham.

Clotilde Drapé

Global Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care

Clotilde has 5+ years of experience in insight, with a focus on the beauty and personal care industries. She is currently specialising on the Fragrance and Colour Cosmetics categories, writing insightful content and delivering projects to clients.

Richard Hopping

Director, Household Care Insights

Richard leads the household care research team in Europe, working with global research colleagues to create forward-thinking content on the household care category for clients around the world. Richard also works directly with clients to deliver insight and recommendations on strategy and is a regular presenter at industry events across Europe. He also commentates on the industry in the press and is a frequent contributor to Mintel’s Big Conversation Podcasts.