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Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

We help consumer goods businesses make the sustainability decisions that will still hold up in five years — not just the ones that look good this quarter.

Where we start.

Where we start.

Where we start.

Consumer goods sits closest to the customer, and closest to scrutiny. We don't start from a framework — we start from where the pressure is real for your business: packaging, sourcing, supply chain visibility. Then we work through what's actually achievable, built to last past the next audit cycle.

How we help

How we help

How we help

01

01

RESILIENCE

RESILIENCE

RESILIENCE

Meet changing expectations

Customers and retailers are asking harder questions than they used to. We help you work out which of those questions actually matter for your business, and build an answer that holds up under scrutiny — not just the ones that satisfy this year's survey.

Our approach to Policy Horizon Scanning is proactive, data-informed, and deeply attuned to the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability regulations. We closely monitor legislative developments across regions and sectors to help clients anticipate regulatory changes that may impact their operations, supply chains, and sustainability goals.

02

02

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

OPTIMISE

Improve operational performance

Not every sustainability initiative pays for itself, but some do. We look for where reducing resource dependency and strengthening supply chains also reduces cost, and start there.

03

03

ANTICIPATE

ANTICIPATE

ANTICIPATE

Prepare for what's coming

Packaging rules, sourcing disclosure, deforestation requirements — the regulatory picture keeps shifting. This isn't about predicting exactly what changes; it's about being positioned so the changes don't catch you out.

“Adelie’s deep understanding of how to leverage sustainability for transformative change across large organisations has been incredibly valuable for Nespresso and the teams worldwide.”

“Adelie’s deep understanding of how to leverage sustainability for transformative change across large organisations has been incredibly valuable for Nespresso and the teams worldwide.”

“Adelie’s deep understanding of how to leverage sustainability for transformative change across large organisations has been incredibly valuable for Nespresso and the teams worldwide.”

Lineke Roberts,
Global ESG Compliance, Nespresso

Lineke Roberts,
Global ESG Compliance, Nespresso

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

How do you add to our existing sustainability team?

We're behind on this. Where do most consumer goods companies actually stand?

Will this slow down product development or sourcing decisions?

What happens if a retailer or regulator asks something we haven't prepared for?

Do you work with our size of business, or mainly large multinationals?