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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

Modern-age consumers favor businesses that promote social and ethical values and support the marginalized. Whether in fashion, beauty, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or other industries. Many international fashion brands such as Levi’s have identified that their industry is one of the most prominent contributors to landfill wastage.

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It’s OK to Move Down (Yes, Down) the Value Chain

Harvard Business Review

defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations. Fashion apparel is an excellent example. Instead of having to guess the next season’s fashion trends, Zara could study what was hot and then make it, thus offering many collections each year rather than just one.