Avery Dennison discusses the escalating need to address climate change and share insights on developing an effective strategy for change.
Reflecting on the journey that Avery Dennison has had with carbon, Shakespeare said it was really the Paris Convention that made the world realize that a commitment had to be made.
Part of being responsible for innovation product management and sustainability for the apparel division at Avery Dennison, Colarossi said, is ensuring that the company is looking at future trends and having the products and solutions to meet those trends in the market, ultimately creating value to consumers. Sustainability is one of those key trends and a key driver of the company’s innovation.
“When it comes to science-based targets, if you’re not on the journey already, take a look at your customers,” said Shakespeare. “Take a look at the supply chain, take a look at the industry. It’s so important that people take that step and make the commitment and look at what needs to happen.” In discussing how other companies can get started, Shakespeare and Colarossi said it is important to note that while Avery Dennison has undoubtably made great strides in achieving its goals, the journey of getting started was a long one and started with many discussions.