Article Submitted by Products of Change Next week POC members are in for a treat as we have three fantastic webinars back to back on May 13, 14 and 15, offering something for everyone. First up we have the next webinar in our collaborative webinar series with Wastebuster. Wastebuster and Recycle to Read—in association with Products of Change—will host the sixth in a … [Read more...] about Three Products of Change Webinars You Don’t Want to Miss
Sustainability
Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Products of Change (POC) is set to lead conversations on sustainability at the upcoming Spring Fair in the UK, and has announced a new partnership with the Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA). Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Spring Fair, a premier UK retail trade event, will take place from February 2–5, 2025, at … [Read more...] about Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
Article Submitted The date is now set for the 2025 Products of Change Conference on November 5, when once again the brand and licensing industry will gather to curate and secure the sustainable future of business. Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time until February 28. The 2024 Conference saw record-breaking attendance, a dynamic and diverse line … [Read more...] about POC Conference 2025 Set to Showcase an Industry Striving for Change
Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Submitted by Products of Change On Wednesday, November 6, the retail and brand licensing community assembled at the Royal Geographical Society, London, for a deep dive into the world of sustainability for the Products of Change Conference. Notable industry heavyweights in attendance included the BBC, Penguin Random House, Paramount, Warner Bros, Mattel, Universal Music … [Read more...] about Products of Change Conference 2024 Provided Hope for a Sustainable Future
Final Days Before the POC Conference Begins
Article Submitted Now in its fifth year, the Products of Change Conference (formerly the Sustainability in Licensing Conference) returns November 6 to the Royal Geographical Society in London as the industry’s most dynamic event, connecting retailers, brand owners, and product manufacturers. Can’t make it in person? The whole event is going to be livestreamed, with … [Read more...] about Final Days Before the POC Conference Begins
Feature: The Company Teaching the World to Smile
CEO Nicolas Loufrani Explains the Smiley Company's Largest Ever Expansion Plan By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sure, the world may be going through a tough time, between a series of catastrophic wars, a recent pandemic, and looming threats to democracy, but Nicolas Loufrani says there’s still a lot to smile about. In fact, the CEO of The Smiley Company argues there’s … [Read more...] about Feature: The Company Teaching the World to Smile
LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
World's Largest Toymaker Says It Will Accept Higher Costs In Order to Replace One-Half of Its Oil-Based Plastics by 2026 By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Lego has committed it will produce half the plastic in its bricks with renewable or recycled material, rather than fossil fuels, by 2026. The stunning news follows the failure in 2023 of Lego's attempt to make … [Read more...] about LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The LEGO Group is putting the building blocks in place to achieve net zero carbon emissions, by enforcing new rules for its suppliers. To meet that goal, LEGO launched a new Supplier Sustainability Program to drive down carbon emission in its global supply chain. The program recognizes the critical role that suppliers can play in helping … [Read more...] about LEGO Demands Suppliers Reduce GHG Emissions By 2026
Speaker Lineup Revealed For Sustainability in Licensing Conference
Guest Article By Rob Hutchins Editor, Products of Change Team GB, the LEGO Group, Tesco, and the United Nations have all been confirmed to join the industry’s bravest and boldest pioneers as part of the conversation at this year’s Sustainability in Licensing Conference. On Nov. 8, the Sustainability in Licensing Conference (SiLC) will make its grand return to the Royal … [Read more...] about Speaker Lineup Revealed For Sustainability in Licensing Conference
Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer
By Rob Hutchins Editor, Products of Change The LEGO Group has appointed a chief sustainability officer in the form of Annette Stube, the current executive vice president and head of sustainability at Stora Enso. Stube will take up the new role with the Danish toymaker from January 1, 2024 when she will report to CEO Niels B Christiansen and take on responsibility for … [Read more...] about Who’s News: LEGO Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer