From greenwash to 'greywash': Why sustainability strategies are being shackled by a lack of creativity

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All too often businesses are failing to creatively activate their sustainability strategies and thus reach and inspire their audiences, explains Salterbaxter's Kathleen Enright

As businesses race to deliver on their 2030 net zero commitments and beyond, we have seen many launch inspiring and well-placed sustainability strategies to transform their business practices. Yet,...

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