https://vaayu-tech.webflow.ioFrom carbon and climate change to fashion, beauty, health and beyond, these insights use our in-house expertise in LCA, sustainability and retail to provide a unique lens across retail, its impact and the planet.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:52:02 GMTWebflowhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-ultimate-guide-to-digital-product-passports-dppshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-ultimate-guide-to-digital-product-passports-dppsDigital Product Passports provide details on a product’s life cycle, helping drive sustainability. Read this guide to understand and adopt DPPs.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:57:26 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/best-carbon-accounting-tools-retail-fashion-marketplaceshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/best-carbon-accounting-tools-retail-fashion-marketplacesExplore the best carbon and impact accounting tools for retail, fashion and marketplaces. Compare features and deep-dive into retail-specific platforms.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:25:11 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-stageshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-stagesThere are four LCA stages or phases involved in life cycle assessments. Deep dive into the stages of LCA framework in this comprehensive guide.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:58:51 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/french-ecoscore-explainedhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/french-ecoscore-explainedHow France’s new Environmental Cost labeling program (Eco-Score) affects retail and fashion brands, calculating the scores, and early compliance.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:24:18 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/business-case-for-sustainabilityhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/business-case-for-sustainabilityUncover practical strategies to frame the business case for sustainability, demonstrating ROI and securing buy-in from CFOs and stakeholders.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:02:01 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/eu-sustainability-regulations-for-us-companieshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/eu-sustainability-regulations-for-us-companiesA full breakdown on the impact of European sustainability regulations on US companies and staying competitive in this complex landscape.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:02:01 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/circular-fashionhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/circular-fashionEverything companies need to know on adopting circular fashion, keeping clothing and footwear in use longer via design, reuse, resale, recycling and more.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:40:21 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/roi-of-sustainability-initiativeshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/roi-of-sustainability-initiativesA data-backed guide to discover how sustainability drives real ROI for retail companies big and small, from higher sales to supply chain resilience.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:40:21 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/corporate-carbon-footprinthttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/corporate-carbon-footprintWhy understanding and managing your Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) is crucial to drive sustainability, please stakeholders and stay future-proof.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:38:17 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-automationhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-automationHow AI-powered automation is transforming Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), making them scalable and empowering smarter, data-led decisions.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:08:16 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/supply-chain-traceabilityhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/supply-chain-traceabilityThe business case for retail supply chain traceability. It is a strategic asset that builds consumer trust and compliance, and boosts ops efficiency. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:01:56 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/product-carbon-footprinthttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/product-carbon-footprintMeasure, track and reduce product carbon footprints with leading LCA methods and standards like ISO 14067 and the GHG Protocol.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:56:51 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-calculate-the-carbon-footprint-of-a-producthttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-calculate-the-carbon-footprint-of-a-productHow to calculate the carbon footprint of a product with leading standards (ISO 14067, GHG Protocol), plus real-world examples.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:51:00 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sbti-target-settinghttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sbti-target-settingExplore how to leverage the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for pathways to reduce your emissions and align with the Paris Agreement.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:46:29 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-strategyhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-strategyLearn how retail brands can build impactful, future-proof sustainability strategies in 5 clear, actionable steps.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:35:31 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-is-lcahttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-is-lcaWhat is LCA in sustainability? Understand a product’s environmental impact from cradle-to-grave & how LCA benefits businesses & society.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:34:15 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/prospective-lcahttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/prospective-lcaProspective LCA assesses the potential impact of a new product or service, handling uncertainty and future scenarios to help lower impact early on.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:26:37 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-impact-categorieshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-impact-categoriesLCA impact categories highlight and help quantify specific areas of ecological concern, like global warming, ozone depletion, eutrophication and more.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:25:20 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-benefitshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/lca-benefitsLCA quantifies climate impact from production to disposal, enhancing sustainable development and transparency. Here's everything you need to know.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:24:32 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ai-in-retail-and-climatehttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ai-in-retail-and-climateArtificial intelligence (AI) is now a crucial tool in tackling climate change. Here's how retail can use and is using AI to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:19:43 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-fashion-and-retail-can-use-technology-to-track-and-reduce-carbonhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-fashion-and-retail-can-use-technology-to-track-and-reduce-carbonHere's how technology can aid decarbonization in the fashion and retail sector, featuring insights from Missoma, Wunderman Thompson Commerce and Drapers.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:16:35 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ai-in-retailhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ai-in-retailExplore the transformative outlook for retail sustainability in 2024, featuring the key strategies of industry leaders from circular economy to compliance.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:14:56 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/climate-tech-trendshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/climate-tech-trendsClimate tech's role in the fight against climate change is critical. Here's everything you need to know about its development, progress and future.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:14:39 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-compliancehttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-complianceOur CSRD Compliance Guide explores which companies need to comply with the EU’s new mandatory ESG reporting law. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainable-black-fridayhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainable-black-fridayBrands can explore more sustainable Black Friday strategies to support mindful consumption and cultivate less impactful shopping on Black Friday.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-requirementshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-requirementsKey CSRD reporting requirements and guidance plus an overview of important organizations, ideas and the law's relationship to other legislation.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-events-and-conferenceshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-events-and-conferencesSustainability events address climate challenges by sharing and creating cutting-edge practices in fashion. Here are the ones to watch out for.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sbti-flag-emissionshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sbti-flag-emissionsHow companies must assess their FLAG (forest, land & agriculture) emissions to set a target with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-timelinehttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/csrd-timelineFind out the timeline for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), as well as if and when it will impact your business.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-avoid-greenwashinghttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-avoid-greenwashingGreenwashing is when products are misrepresented as less environmentally impactful, tricking consumers and risking business reputation. Here's how to avoid it.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-strategies-of-retail-leaders-2024https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/sustainability-strategies-of-retail-leaders-2024Explore the transformative outlook for retail sustainability in 2024, featuring the key strategies of industry leaders from the circular economy and innovating the shopping experience to compliance and leveraging Digital Product Passports.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/accuracy-scores-measuring-reducing-communicating-uncertaintyhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/accuracy-scores-measuring-reducing-communicating-uncertaintyAccuracy Scores are crucial for life cycle assessments and climate strategy. Discover how to understand how accurate impact calculations are.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/expertise-unplugged-product-lca-dr-stephen-allenhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/expertise-unplugged-product-lca-dr-stephen-allenExpertise Unplugged episode #2: Vaayu's Beth Greenaway sits down with expert Dr. Stephen Allen to discuss life cycle assessment in retail.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-loi-agec-decree-2022-748-means-for-retailershttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-loi-agec-decree-2022-748-means-for-retailersFrench Anti-Waste Law or Loi AGEC is an ambitious law with a wide range of requirements and obligations. Here's what it means for retailers.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation-esprhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-regulation-esprExplore the ESPR's requirements and prepare your business for its impact, including Digital Product Passports and more circular-focused unsold goods rules.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/californias-new-corporate-climate-reporting-lawshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/californias-new-corporate-climate-reporting-lawsCalifornia passed two new bills requiring thousands of companies to calculate and publicly disclose their GHG emissions and exposure to climate risk.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/circular-economy-retail-innovations-and-opportunitieshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/circular-economy-retail-innovations-and-opportunitiesCircular business models help sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand. Read how rental, recommerce and repair are lowering retail’s impact.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-beauty-industrys-biggest-climate-impacts-of-2023https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-beauty-industrys-biggest-climate-impacts-of-2023The majority of the beauty industry's climate impact comes from three key areas — here's how to address each to reduce impact at scale.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-reduce-the-impact-of-black-fridayhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/how-to-reduce-the-impact-of-black-fridayBlack Friday's high volume of transactions leads to a surge in impact. Here are incremental changes that can reduce impact year-on-year.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scenario-building-for-setting-and-tracking-sbtishttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scenario-building-for-setting-and-tracking-sbtisHow Science-Based Targets, specialist scenario-building tools and trusted technology are crucial to supporting brands and retailers on their reduction journeys.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/us-mandatory-disclosure-corporate-climate-riskhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/us-mandatory-disclosure-corporate-climate-riskFind out more about the US corporate reporting landscape including what's happening with the SEC climate rule and a spotlight on California.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/expertise-unplugged-1-european-legislation-baptiste-carriere-pradalhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/expertise-unplugged-1-european-legislation-baptiste-carriere-pradalExpertise Unplugged episode #1: Vaayu's Namrata Sandhu sits down with Baptiste Carrière-Pradal to discuss changing European legislation.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scope-3-emissions-key-to-effective-corporate-climate-actionhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scope-3-emissions-key-to-effective-corporate-climate-actionScope 3 accounts for up to 90% of a retailer's impact but is harder to understand and reduce. Here's how to unlock Scope 3's decarbonization potential.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/fit-for-55https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/fit-for-55While the EU’s Fit For 55 requirements likely won't directly affect most retailers, awareness is important for retail emissions reductions.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/vaayu-is-tuv-rheinland-certifiedhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/vaayu-is-tuv-rheinland-certifiedVaayu’s carbon footprinting method is now certified by TÜV Rheinland in line with the leading GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-next-generation-of-sustainable-materialshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-next-generation-of-sustainable-materialsFashion's eco-materials can be less environmentally damaging and could lead to a shift in the sourcing of raw materials. Here are the materials to watch.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/vaayus-lca-team-climate-heroes-earth-dayhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/vaayus-lca-team-climate-heroes-earth-dayVaayu joined the world in celebrating Earth Day 2023. We asked our in-house LCA team to share their climate heroes; here’s who they nominated.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/state-of-the-climate-report-2021https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/state-of-the-climate-report-2021The State of the Climate Report 2021, compiled by NOAA, has been released based on independent datasets across the globe. Here is a summary of the findings.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/new-research-climate-tipping-pointshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/new-research-climate-tipping-pointsTipping points refer to brinks which, when crossed, lead to larger climate system changes that are often irreversible. Here is a summary of the latest research.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-problem-with-data-lag-in-retailhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/the-problem-with-data-lag-in-retailThe retail industry is always evolving, so lapsed or delayed data becomes almost irrelevant. Data lag is a real problem for retailers: here's how to solve it.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/legislation-changes-affecting-retail-in-2023https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/legislation-changes-affecting-retail-in-2023Stay ahead of the wave of sustainability legislation underway in the EU and other countries — here is everything brands and retailers need to know to prepare.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-happened-at-cop27https://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/what-happened-at-cop27COP27, with negotiators from nearly 200 countries in attendance, concluded on Sunday 20th November 2022. Here’s a roundup of the outcomes you need to know.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/green-claims-directive-and-retail-implicationshttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/green-claims-directive-and-retail-implicationsThe new Green Claims Directive proposed on March 22 2023 would establish new requirements for verifying environmental claims. Here's what it means for retail.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMThttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scopes-1-2-and-3-explainedhttps://vaayu-tech.webflow.io/insights/scopes-1-2-and-3-explainedWhat are Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and why are they measured this way? Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:30 GMT