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Retail & Wholesale

Differentiate your retail and wholesale offerings and attract conscious consumers by integrating sustainability into your core business strategy.

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Creating sustainable value chains from supplier to consumer.

The retail and wholesale industry is facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices throughout the value chain, from sourcing and production to distribution and customer engagement. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and responsibility from the brands they support, while regulations and investor expectations are also driving the need for more sustainable business models.

Our team helps you to navigate these growing demands through practical, value-driven action. We work closely with you to embed sustainability into your core business strategy, ensuring it aligns with the values of your employees and communities.

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Connecting value chains with purpose.

Our approach realises the clear link between improving your company’s impact and commercial growth. We work with you to reflect the values of your employees and communities throughout your operations.

By challenging preconceptions about sustainability and commercial success, we develop a strategy and action plan that turns ethical sourcing, transparent operations, and environmental responsibility into your most compelling competitive advantage.

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Partner with Seismic and make the shift

We know this is a complex subject, we want to make it simple to execute. Get in touch to speak with an expert.

Clients

Monica Vinader

“Seismic has offered Monica Vinader invaluable expertise and guidance as we further our sustainability journey. Having a positive impact is at the heart of Seismic’s purpose and they have helped us to maintain momentum and lay solid foundations to further our own impact in our industry and beyond.”

Olivia Canham, Sustainability Manager, Monica Vinader

City Electrical Factors

“From a cultural perspective, Seismic being able to digest and demystify any complexity has helped CEF work with urgency and immediate impact, as well ensuring all parties are aligned.”

Connor Dalton, Director of ESG & Sustainability, City Electrical Factors

Dr Organic

“We partnered with Seismic on our B Corp journey for over 2 years and really appreciated the invaluable expert advice, support and mentoring throughout the process. We enjoyed working with various members of their team and had access to a breadth of expertise, beyond B Corp certification. We recommend Seismic to support and challenge any business looking to make the next ambitious steps on their sustainability journey.”

Dean Burnett, Head of Quality and Technical & Regulatory, Dr Organic

FAQs

FAQs

What's the best way to get started with understanding my reporting requirements?

We recommend starting with a Gap Analysis, either internally or with expert external support. Include all mandatory & voluntary reporting frameworks that are relevant to your industry. This can be repeated annually to exercise annually to keep up with evolving opportunities and requirements.

What is a sustainability strategy?

A sustainability strategy is a vehicle for change, a business model that prioritises responsible and sustainable decision-making and serves as a framework to translate aspiration into action. It connects where you are now, to your ambition.

More than that, an effective sustainability strategy integrates with your core business strategy, with the two initiatives working together towards a joint vision.

How do you address supply chain challenges?

We work closely with your business to develop strategies for engaging suppliers – from setting clear expectations and monitoring progress, to implementing collaboration and recognition – ensuring that ethical and environmentally responsible practices are embedded within every step of the supply chain.

Will my communications approach help with employee engagement and attraction?

Outstanding sustainability performance and communication is intrinsically linked to business success. Those who find meaning in their work are more engaged, display stronger resilience and will go above and beyond for their employer.

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