Coles supermarkets across Australia have raised over $250,000 to support Fitted for Work, which supports unemployed women experiencing disadvantage. As people expect brands to back their commitments to equity with action, Coles is taking steps to tackle gender inequality in the workforce.

Coles appeal supports unemployed women in Australia

Make It Happen is an innovation hub based in Australia working to support and develop Indigenous businesses across the country. First Nations people consistently face economic inequities and limited social mobility, so organisations like these prioritise their growth – financially and socially.

Make It Happen uplifts Indigenous Aussie businesses

Netflix's global hit The Glory centres on a young working-class woman's dark retribution for violence she endured as a teenager. Inspired by real-life themes of injustice and exclusion, global content platforms are increasingly exploring controversial subject matter through local cultural lenses.

Korean revenge drama 'The Glory' lures Asian audiences

The German capital is allowing everyone to swim topless in public pools to improve gender equality and revive its long-established 'free body culture'. The progressive law on women's swimwear demonstrates how gender expectations are gradually becoming more fluid and boundaries are being questioned.

Berlin public pools allow topless swimming for all

The ‘Edgar haircut’ has become the trim of choice for young Latinos in the US. Polarised opinions about the viral haircut on TikTok have highlighted the prevalence of racial discrimination, and more positively, the Gen Z diaspora’s desire to maintain a connection with their culture.

Gen Z Latinos reaffirm cultural roots with Edgar cuts

With cost consciousness on the rise among UK households, the sharing economy – especially hyperlocal sharing – faces a moment of post-pandemic growth, particularly among older age demographics. How has desire shifted to necessity? And why are people increasingly attracted to sharing?

How is inflation affecting the sharing economy?

Working alongside Clear Channel, M&C Saatchi released a Mother’s Day campaign that highlighted the devastating effects of knife crime. Using an AI system that recognises sirens on the way to major trauma hospitals, the ad featured real text exchanges between worried mothers and their sons.

AI Mother's Day billboards tackle knife crime in the UK

With lived experience of climate change devastation, eco-conscious Australians are eager to live more sustainably. But a lack of affordable sustainable options is creating a value action gap. How can brands help Aussies stay true to their eco values amid a cost of living crisis?

How are Aussies balancing eco values with tight budgets?

Composting or sorting biodegradable waste will become a requirement in 2024 under French law. Citizens and catering businesses have 2023 to figure out this new eco habit and prepare for the change, be that by equipping kitchens with smart composting bins or adopting waste-eating chickens.

Brands prepare for a French composting revolution

To live more sustainably, people are striving to be more responsible consumers, replacing their day-to-day products with eco alternatives. But is this an effective way to address the climate crisis? Canvas8 spoke to anthropologist Fanny Parise to unpack the ‘myth’ behind responsible consumption.

Fanny Parise on the myth of responsible consumption 

A survey has found that FMCG adverts are perpetuating gender biases, despite societal pressure on businesses to tackle structural inequalities. As performative marketing fatigue leads to a decline in public trust, brands are being tasked with rethinking their approach to equity in communications.

Study reveals online ads are perpetuating gender bias

In a historic first for France, the University of Angers will be launching a women’s museum to shed light on the history of French feminism. As museums globally face a social justice reckoning, the initiative is an example of minority communities telling their stories on their own terms.

France’s museum of feminism chronicles untold histories

Businesses are embracing regenerative agriculture as the next step in their environmentally-conscious production models. However, with intersectional environmentalism on the rise, how can brands acknowledge Indigenous Americans’ contributions to sustainable agriculture that have been largely erased?

Why is intersectional environmentalism on the rise?

Wheels4All has launched in Weymouth to empower locals to take to their bikes regardless of their ability level. It's hoped that the scheme’s provision of adaptable bicycles will foster a culture of inclusivity and accessibility for participants who may be navigating physical impairments.

Wheels4All creates inclusive space for all to cycle

The Aria Collection hopes to raise awareness about the trauma suffered by children who lose their parents to gun violence. As well as donating a portion of profits towards supporting inflicted families, the dialogue sparked by the clothing line will create spaces for collective healing.

Aria Collection empowers grieving Black families

The surprise success of a Japanese book proposing degrowth to deal with environmental issues echoes the sentiments of young people eager to break with a status quo of political and economic pessimism. How can brands respond to the needs of this growing cohort and its feelings about the future?

Why is degrowth resonating with Japanese youth?

The EFL’s annual Week of Action highlights how local teams are building community spirit and implementing social change close to home. The campaign demonstrates how a strong purpose and commitment to supporting local communities can drive loyalty and real-world engagement.

EFL: keeping community at the heart of football

KitKat Australia has released its limited-edition Ramadan-themed chocolate gift box in honour of the holy month. While the chocolate will maintain its original flavour, the addition of culturally aware designs will provide fertile ground for inclusive conversations and collective learning.

KitKat's Ramadan gift box promotes religious inclusion

The University of Indigenous Languages is set to open in late 2023 and is dedicated to the teaching and preservation of Mexico's rich linguistic heritage. Indigenous communities around the world are pushing back against historical erasure and reclaiming their cultural identity. 

Mexican university aims to preserve Indigenous languages

A popular Black TikTok movement has transformed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into a Historical Black College and University, with original songs, dances, and storylines. Despite being done in jest, the movement retroactively addresses the franchise’s much-publicized lack of diversity.

Black TikTok reimagines Hogwarts as a diverse HBCU

Bradford hospitals have unveiled the Ramadan Experience @BTHFT as a show of allyship with Muslim staff members. The initiative will equip hospital managers with the knowledge and resources to support their Muslim colleagues during the holy month, reflecting their shared values.


Bradford embraces inclusivity with 'Ramadan Experience'

A survey has revealed the lasting negative impact of mass tech layoffs on Gen Z's perception of the companies involved. With a renewed approach to work coming to light after the pandemic, people are looking to work for companies whose ethics and values align with their own.

Tech layoffs have damaged Gen Z's perception of companies

The UnLitter app aims to encourage a community-driven approach to rubbish collection in Durham to boost the county’s appeal. With its gamified rewards system, the app not only fosters a culture of sustainability but also tangible benefits such as discounts at local establishments.

UnLitter gamifies litter collection in Durham

With the launch of AfroLA, African American journalists in Los Angeles are on a mission to counter the news industry’s problematic representation of the Black community. The digital-only news source hopes to celebrate and normalize Black experiences outside the scope of negative narratives.

AfroLA empowers Black community to reclaim the news

Motorola has partnered with the Lenovo Foundation to expand its Indigenous languages digital inclusion initiative with two endangered languages spoken in India. As national and cultural heritage becomes increasingly important, people are looking for ways to halt unnecessary erasure.

Motorola adds Indian endangered languages to its phones

GetGo is a car-sharing platform making personal transportation affordable and accessible in Singapore. A 2023 round of funding is boosting its EV capabilities along with its operations, helping it reach a growing audience of people looking to minimise ownership and stay green – but still get around.

GetGo gives Singaporeans an easy way to car-share

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Brazilian animation company Split Studio is set to release the adventure game Entre as Estrelas in the second half of 2025. People expect brands to take tangible action for greater representation and equity for long-marginalised communities. 

Brazilian indie video game boosts indigenous visibility

A24 has auctioned off props from Everything Everywhere All At Once, with proceeds being donated to charity. In doing so, the production company enabled cinephiles to deeply connect with the art they love while supporting social causes – aligning with the values of its conscious and engaged fans.


A24 gives fans a chance to own part of cinematic history

Earth & Wheat rescues misshapen or overproduced food destined for the bin, redistributing it to charity partners and consumers via a range of subscription boxes. It’s not only helping people through the cost of living crisis, but exemplifies how many Britons want brands to act in tough times.

Earth & Wheat: wonky food for a cost of living crisis

Food collective Ghetto Gastro has released Black Power Kitchen, a cookbook celebrating the culinary traditions of Black America while highlighting food’s capacity to empower. Its publication demonstrates how brands can actively engage those looking to explore the cultural heritage of food and drink.

‘Black Power Kitchen’: cooking up community activism

Spain has announced that it will be the first European country to introduce paid menstrual leave from work. The introduction of the landmark legislation positions women’s rights as a matter of priority at a time when they have come under increasing threat from established institutions.

Spain bolsters gender equality with menstruation leave

South Korea's capital Seoul is removing women-only parking spaces, with city officials deeming them no longer necessary. But given perceptions of persisting gender inequality, many believe that their removal is just the latest example of anti-feminist policies in the country.

Gender policy reversal airs inequalities in South Korea

Lush partnered with LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop to launch a campaign asking customers to help them ban conversion therapy by signing a huge Valentine's card sent to MPs. As social values lead people's approach to consumption, brands are expected to do more than simply signal support.

Lush campaign encourages MPs to ban conversion therapy

Luxury fashion label Chloé has partnered with Vestiaire Collective in a bid to boost the eco-credentials of luxury fashion. As scrutiny around supply-chain ethicality grows, consumers are keen to engage with brands that provide transparency and traceability, facilitating circular models of fashion.

Chloé x Vesitaire Collective drives sustainable luxury

TikTok has launched its Visionary Voices campaign to celebrate the impact of Black content creatives during Black History Month. While the initiative addresses the platform’s historic neglect of the Black community, it remains to be seen whether it will result in the creators benefitting.

TikTok BHM initiative pays homage to Black creators

The cost of living crisis poses a serious threat to sustainable ambitions as the perception that ‘green’ equals ‘expensive’ may deter cost-conscious shoppers. So, how are people getting creative in the ways they buy and use products sustainably? And how can brands help them in their mission?

Will affordable sustainability boost green consumption?

Nescafé Canada partnered with AOR Courage on a campaign that celebrates customers' creativity when they upcycle its classic instant coffee jar. The ad not only celebrates cultural diversity but shows the easy actions people can take to make sustainable choices with little change to their routine.

Repurposing old Nescafé jars offers easy sustainability

Skittles is giving Australians the opportunity to formalise their support for the LGBTQ+ community by completing a short educational course on how to be an ‘Active Ally’. But while the initiative hopes to create a community of advocates, it risks missing the mark by appearing transactional.

Skittles creates 'Active Allies' for LGBTQ+ in Australia

Generational labelling is treated as gospel for collecting data, describing groups, and self-identifying. However, a surge of young people have found themselves in limbo between Gens Y and Z and are finding their voice outside of these labels – challenging established social structures and beliefs.

Who are the Zillennials?

'He Gets Us', a high-profile campaign that tries to make Christian teachings relatable through the language of social justice, has raised questions about modern faith. Although Americans attend church less often than ever, they’re still looking for guidance from both religious and secular sources.

'He Gets Us' points to growth of secular spirituality 

For Black History Month, Sally Beauty is spotlighting the experiences of 
Black women and their relationship with their hair. Their campaign adds to the conversation about the lack of beauty products for Black women and presents a path to a more diverse beauty industry with community-led solutions.

Sally celebrates hair diversity for Black History Month

The majority of Black Canadians feel their employers have made progress in addressing anti-Black racism in the past year but worry that a recession could reverse these gains. This signals a desire among workers for consistent action from businesses to back up long-term commitments.

Black employees fear recession could undo DE&I progress

A survey has shown that over a quarter of French people are willing to try veganism for a month. Rising interest in veganism presents opportunities for brands in France, a country oft associated with meat-heavy delicacies, and taps into new mindsets around how diet interplays with social issues.

French culinary identity being challenged by veganism

Aglaé's bio-based serum transforms plants into fluorescent artworks. While integrating elements of biophilia into public spaces can create immersive environments that reconnect people with nature, it could also provide electricity-free light solutions to facilitate sustainable living.

Natural serum creates immersive biophilic experiences

Bradford has upped its efforts to tackle violence against women by partnering with the personal safety app WalkSafe. The landmark move reflects mounting concerns over women’s safety, as well as the city’s acknowledgement that the effectiveness of existing institutions is declining.

Bradford rolls out WalkSafe to improve safety for women

Prada and UNESCO have launched Kindergarten of the Lagoon to help children better understand the ocean. The initiative showcases how luxury brands can use positive storytelling and concrete action to exhibit values and social responsibility around environmental issues, going beyond empty gestures.

Prada and UNESCO help children discover sustainability

Travellers of different identities have different considerations when it comes to booking trips, but these views have long been overlooked in the mainstream travel press. Next-gen travel platform Trippin offers insider guides to help all travellers access destinations in a safe and sustainable way.

Trippin: decolonising travel journalism

There has been a dramatic drop in those identifying as Christian in England and Wales, making it a minority religion for the first time. With consumers looking elsewhere for meaning, connection, and community, how can brands adapt and respond to this significant cultural shift?

What's causing the decline of Christianity in the UK?

As environmental crises proliferate, contemporary artists are taking up a role in addressing the precarious present with artwork that reaches into depths of ecological time and our connection to land. How can art move people past fatigue and grief and into a new type of action?

How art has become a space for climate protest

Reusable cups have been made mandatory across football stadiums in Germany's top divisions. As football's relationship with the climate grows increasingly uneasy, German clubs are boosting their sustainability efforts, showing how some clubs are leading by example and how others could follow suit.

German football clubs lead sports sustainability charge

As the financial crisis hits young workers in the UK, many have turned to side hustles to supplement their day job. For those interested in copywriting freelance gigs, Word Tonic helps Gen Zers navigate the ins and outs of managing clients and projects through community-based advice.

Word Tonic helps Gen Z navigate freelance work

The cost of living crisis has forced many eco-conscious shoppers to reach for affordable products, ditching the sustainable brands they’d normally support. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the US to understand the switches they’re making and how this has impacted them.

How are Americans rethinking sustainable spending?

Rising prices means that many eco-conscious Britons have had to shed their values when shopping, leading them to opt for less sustainable but more affordable products. Canvas8 spoke to eight people across the UK to understand which switches they’re making and how this has impacted them.

How are Britons rethinking sustainable spending?

The Future Food Movement and VotesForSchools have partnered to form the UK’s first Youth Advisory Board focusing on how the food industry affects the environment. The initiative grants young people a voice and demonstrates the importance of transparency when solving existing issues in food production.

Gen Z given industry access to address food anxieties

Why is simplicity essential in helping people feel they can tackle climate change? What can governments do to help women and LGBTQ+ people feel safer? How will frustration with various intersecting crises manifest in 2023? And what can big brands do to better serve local communities’ everyday needs?

Citizenship Sector Snapshot: January 2023

Research shows that Australians’ mental health is being strongly impacted by the worsening climate crisis. People are looking for support from brands to help them navigate difficult times, whether by providing transparency around production processes or by offering mental health guidance.

Climate crisis causing mental health crisis in Australia

Kate is a French automotive company aiming to change the way people use cars for everyday driving. As France moves close to an outright ban on conventional petrol engines, interest in electric cars is on the increase in the country – something Kate is hoping to capitalise on.

Kate aims to modernise everyday driving with eco mini car

Ecova is weaving in storytelling with its sustainable fashion offerings, educating shoppers on textile waste and greenwashing. As consumers become more aware of overproduction, they want brands to support them in their journey towards a greener future, and textile waste is a great place to start.

Ecova educates shoppers on waste through storytelling

The Football Association of Wales has agreed to pay the men’s and women’s teams the same for international matches, the latest country to do so for its national teams. Football fans are increasingly interested in gender equity, particularly as women’s sports grow in popularity across the globe.

Wales Football Association erases gender pay gap

Richard’s Rainwater has opened its largest water capture facility, expanding its capabilities of producing potable water and maintaining its environment-first ethos. As people look for convenient ways to keep up sustainable habits, they're also watching businesses’ eco-actions more closely.

Richard's Rainwater facility boosts eco-credentials

A report has highlighted the social value that EFL Clubs play in supporting communities across England and Wales. With the sport being seen as an increasingly elitist affair, its findings demonstrate the importance of football teams at a local level and show the benefits that they can bring.

Report highlights the social value of EFL clubs

The controversies surrounding the 2022 Qatar World Cup prompted many brands to consider taking a stance to appeal to purpose-driven consumers. But would this do more harm than good? Canvas8 spoke to Amitava Chattopadhyay about how brands may navigate people's values in a global economy.

Amitava Chattopadhyay on branding in a multipolar world 

Sneaker culture has historically been all about the flex, the drop, and the hype, but consumer awareness of environmental issues has placed the industry in the spotlight. As demand for iconic shoes continues apace, do sneakerheads actually want a more sustainable industry?

Are sneakerheads looking for sustainability? 

COVID-19 accelerated divides in American society – between Democrats and Republicans, managers and employers, and strangers on the street. Today, American politics, policy, and morality are all the same thing. As we move into a post-pandemic era, with its effects still lingering, what happens next?

What has COVID-19 done to American civil society?

Offering training on media literacy in schools, Finland is teaching students how to identify false information and propaganda. With ever-growing concerns about misinformation, people are looking for serious action from brands, educational institutions, and governments in order to stem the tide.

Finland is training young people to spot misinformation

Demands for transparency from the fashion industry are widespread, with people demanding that brands foster ethical practices right through to their supply chains. The Pakistan Accord helps this cause become legally binding, aligning with the values of shoppers as well as protecting workers.

Pakistan Accord paves way for more ethical supply chains

M&M's has launched a campaign entitled Flipping the Status Quo, aimed at empowering female leaders. Introducing a new character and pledging to donate proceeds to female-focused charities, the brand is reworking gendered expectations and taking direct action with a playful edge.

M&M's flips the status quo with female-focused campaign

Britons are sceptical of businesses' environmental claims, with most believing that they aren’t suitably supported. While most people want transparency, businesses are reluctant to provide it due to greenwashing fears, meaning they must ensure that comms emphasise demonstrable environmental action.

Scepticism around eco-initiatives fuels 'greenhushing'

Gen Xers have experienced economic crisis and cultural loss since they were young, with both accelerating in the decades since. But they have proven extremely resilient. The way they view the current set of crises – and themselves – will drive the economy and culture for years to come.

How have crises shaped the Gen X psyche?

Hoping to help Brazilians turn the page on one of the most divisive chapters in its history, beauty brand O Boticário launched a campaign to celebrate a new era of reconciliation. Deeply scarred by years of politically charged social divisions, Brazilians are eager for collective healing.

O Boticário wants love to reunite Brazilians

With conversations around women’s abuse coming to the fore, Police Scotland’s 'Is It Me?' campaign asks men on Tinder to take ownership of the role they play in these tragedies. Through its educational approach, the campaign aims to stop the violence before it starts with preventative measures.

Tinder aims to preemptively prevent domestic violence

The South West Grid for Learning has launched an app called Minerva to tackle the worrying rise of revenge porn in the UK. Through the platform, victims will be able to take matters into their own hands and anonymously compile a detailed diary of evidence that can be given to police.

Minerva app empowers victims of revenge porn

Co-op has stepped in to assist the UK’s most vulnerable residents in finding a warm place to stay during winter through its Warm Spaces scheme. The £1 million funding boost will assist local community organisations in filling the shortfall of support being offered to communities in need.

Co-op's Warm Spaces fund assists communities in need

San Francisco has introduced financial support for its low-income, transgender community in an effort to tackle poverty. The monthly payments provided by Guaranteed Income for Transgender People (GIFT) reflect the city’s desire to preserve its identity and meet the needs of its LGBTQ+ residents.

San Francisco financially backs transgender community

As meme culture has blossomed online, so too has the political meme become a significant aspect of online political debate and a vehicle for irreverent reaction to political events. Looking at which memes are widely circulated or adapted helps to offer a ‘temperature check’ to gauge popular opinion.

How meme culture is engaging Gen Z in politics

Italy has added its name to the growing number of countries clamping down on crypto by imposing a capital gains tax on digital currencies. The introduction of increased regulations may lead to diminishing interest among users who bought into the independent nature of cryptocurrency.

Italy dampens crypto's rebellious spirit with regulation

Del Monte has announced a carbon-zero pineapple that aligns with its supply-chain sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions during their production. Although more companies are exhibiting their eco-consciousness through their products, many consumers may not be open to receiving them.

Carbon-zero pineapples push Del Monte’s sustainability

Amid a societal push for equality and inclusion in the US, consumers are calling on organizations to champion the voices of Black-owned brands and the people behind them. Black Connect is a non-profit that's mentoring, funding, and advising Black businesses to help them overcome economic biases.

Black Connect: empowering Black-owned businesses

Gen Zers are expecting brands to take a stance on societal issues and highlight opportunities for change. For brands to resonate with this cohort and gain their loyalty, they're being asked to actively align with political values that resonate with those who want their voices heard.

Politically neutral brands don't resonate with Gen Z

A record number of pilgrims travelled to Mexico in 2022 to join the pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The uncertainty of the pandemic has boosted many people's faith, and now faced with no restrictions, they are reinforcing their belief with in-person worship.

Record pilgrim numbers signal a return to IRL worship

The Vodafone Foundation has launched a community-reporting app in a bid to tackle the rising number of LGBTQ+ hate crimes in the UK. Zoteria will connect victims to specialist resources such as charities and provide an alternative to the police who have historically let the community down.

Zoteria app aims to tackle LGBTQ+ hate crimes

Two of China’s most popular second-hand fashion platforms are expanding their e-commerce by pushing upcycling narratives. As circular fashion trends are increasingly catching the eye of Chinese eco-conscious consumers, brands can strengthen relationships by expanding on their green commitments.


Chinese second-hand giants delve into circular fashion

How have the events of 2022 impacted climate mitigation efforts? And how is the environmental outlook impacting people’s decisions? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to environmental social scientist Dr. Debbie Hopkins about how global policy is shifting sustainability expectations.

2023 Expert Outlook on the Environment 

A US-based study has found that fewer people from minority ethnic backgrounds have appeared in ads in 2022 than 2021, a surprising downturn after a shift towards diversity across sectors. People looking for brands to demonstrate deeper forms of allyship will expect greater commitment going forward.

Data shows diversity in advertising is in decline

Food subscription service Earth & Wheat has rolled out a vegetable box to help people in need over Christmas. As people redefine attitudes towards food waste and ‘imperfect’ foods, this initiative demonstrates how brands can harness this not only for people to help themselves but others, too.

Earth & Wheat’s wonky veg box tackles food poverty

Havas Group Peru has focused on disability inclusion in hiring practices with a campaign featuring blind diverse talent. What people see as diversity is widening, with increased pressure on brands to provide real representation for any number of conventionally marginalised groups.

Havas Group champions visually-impaired models

Why do the SDGs need to be more of a priority? How will people take a stand against systemic dysfunctionality? And what role will tech play in raising protestors' voices? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how despair and instinct are shaping citizenship.

2023 Expert Outlook on Citizenship

The denim industry is renowned for its environmental impact, but the Buy Better Wear Longer campaign from Levi’s is encouraging people to shop consciously and think about the effects their consumption has on the planet. How can brands work with consumers to reduce their environmental impact?

Levi’s: courting Gen Z with sustainable values

As citizens of Delhi gear up for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections, the governance of the city is set to change. With young people’s vote key, and with thousands of candidates running, the Young India Foundation uses bite-sized political content to cut through the noise and rally votes.

Indian NGO uses digestible content to rally Gen Z votes

Amid a relentless polycrisis, Britons are looking for solace and healing in alternative spiritual practices. While people seek deeper existential meaning in reconnecting with nature and the supernatural, brands are doubling down on spirituality and wellbeing to connect with consumers.

Britons are turning to Shamanism for healing and solace

The president of South Africa is encouraging men to have open dialogues around toxic masculinity to tackle gender-based violence. By involving men in discussions, there's an opportunity to cultivate spaces for men to consider their own roles while producing safer environments for women. 

South African campaign addresses gender-based violence

Tesco's 'reverse supermarket' aims to ease the pressure of the cost of living crisis by providing food to households experiencing economic hardship. This support comes at a time when people are searching for alternative forms of authority and assistance as government policies are failing.

Tesco sets up 'reverse supermarket' amid food crisis

With global streaming audiences showing an appreciation for Nordic perspectives on gender, power, and ambition in contemporary society, the Danish series Borgen has returned to the small screen through Netflix. What does the rise of culturally-nuanced storytelling say about changing TV expectations?

‘Borgen’: Danish political thriller with global appeal

HSBC is supporting its trans staff by funding their gender-affirming treatments. In doing so, it's positioning itself as an active ally to the LGBTQ+ community, going beyond Pride-related corporate lip service to demonstrate how businesses can foster a truly inclusive environment.

HSBC shows allyship by funding gender-affirming surgery

Australia is already feeling the effects of climate change, but a lacklustre public transport infrastructure has created a culture of flying, which is being further fuelled by post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’. How are Aussies satisfying their wanderlust amid mounting environmental pressures?

What does sustainable travel mean to Australians? 

In India, research has revealed that over two-thirds of women that use public transport have been victims of violence, demonstrating a critical need for education and protection in these spaces. Globally, discussions around gender-based violence need reforming to tackle the issue head-on.

Indian women seek safer public transport options

Co-op and Crowdfunder have teamed up to boost funding for local charity organisations by matching donations to own-brand product sales. Despite people wanting to give to charity, financial worries and resistance to behavioural change are ever-present as barriers, something the scheme tackles head-on.

Co-op x Crowdfunder blends donations with daily habits

Despite predictions of lower voting engagement from Gen Zers in the US midterms, concerns around hot-topic issues have led to an unexpected growth in support for Democrats on the ballot. It's a sign that young Americans are still placing faith in traditional democratic processes to enact change.

Young voter turnout swings Democrat’s midterm fortunes

Tesco's 2022 Christmas ad emphasises the supermarket's role in supporting the country during the festive season as the cost of living crisis hits households. With light-hearted references to political drama, the campaign positions Tesco as a unifying force and source of joy for shoppers.

Tesco Xmas ad unites Britons amid political turmoil

Since 2020, Brazilian personal care brand Natura has been co-opting the Black Friday shopping holiday to encourage people to donate to charitable organisations that work with entrepreneurial women. By making philanthropy a part of everyday habits, it's helping people act according to their values.

Natura simplifies donations through everyday purchases

Advaya is a transformative education platform creating space for collective inquiry among adult learners. Designed to be flexible, accessible, and global, it speaks to Gen Yers and Zers searching for online communities in learning to adapt to worsening environmental and wellbeing crises.