The National Retail Federation (NRF) has announced the launch of a new Center for Retail Sustainability, which will serve as the industry’s hub to support retailers’ efforts to generate economic value while creating net positive environmental, social and community benefits.
“The NRF Center for Retail Sustainability will augment industry sustainability efforts and resources across the retail sector, centralising engagement across the full retail value chain,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Leveraging consumer insights on sustainability practices and products, supporting the development of the circular economy (supported by Deloitte), and enhancing supply chain traceability in the retail sector are among the Center’s initial areas of focus.
“We are excited to work with the NRF to scale successful sustainability solutions across the retail sector,” said James Cascone, sustainability, climate, and equity leader and advisory partner, Deloitte & Touche.
An external advisory board made up of senior-level sustainability executives, industry partners, academics, and other subject matter experts will oversee the Centre for Retail Sustainability under the direction of Scot Case, NRF Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, who will also serve as executive director. It will also make use of ongoing initiatives from the NRF Sustainability Council.
