Issue #123: The power of a nudge

published on 10 February 2025

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‘Moral’ nudges showing promise: Recent research by behavioural scientist Sophie Attwood tested whether a short environmental message could influence meal choices on an online food delivery platform. Participants, excluding vegans and vegetarians, were asked to order meal kits for a week. The experimental group received a simple message encouraging plant-based dinners after selecting their lunch. This message increased plant-based dinner orders by 51% among those who had already chosen a plant-based lunch and led to a 27% shift away from meat options among meat eaters. These promising results show that even the smallest nudges can influence healthier, sustainable choices. [Green Queen]

The danger of misinformation: The 2025 Global Risks Report highlights misinformation as the greatest threat to society, even as awareness of climate change grows. Despite roughly 80% of people acknowledging climate change and 70% recognising human impact, action remains low, mainly due to a gap between knowledge and behaviour. To drive real change, climate communication must go beyond information-sharing—often undermined by misinformation—and use cultural narratives to inspire emotional reactions that will accelerate global behaviour shifts. [Edie]

Business Spotlight - Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retailer groups, has set a target of 50% plant-based sales by 2030, following wider supermarket trends to promote healthier and more sustainable consumption. The company is also using this target to help cut its carbon footprint, with animal-based proteins being a major contributor to the emissions of its value chain. To meet its new goals, the group is actively promoting plant-based products, collaborating with farmers to reduce emissions, and leveraging loyalty programs to incentivise sustainable purchases. [Edie]

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