The Language of Sustainability: Communicating Effectively with the Public
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Today's consumers, especially Generation Z, seek more than just functional retail experiences. From a sustainability perspective, what kind of experience do physical retail spaces offer today?
At the Sustainable Design China Summit 2024, the panel explored the concept of "Retail Renaissance" and its commercial sustainability. Featuring Allan Zhang, Chief Executive Officer, Shui On Xintiandi Limited, Ltd.; John Haffner, Deputy Director - Sustainability, Hang Lung Properties; Michael Long, Group Head of Sustainability, New World Development Company Limited; Wijnand Bruinsma, Group Director Sustainability, AkzoNobel; and Dr Jianzhong LU, Board member of Global Reporting Initiative GRI and Deputy Director General of China CSR Think Tank, the discussion delved into how sustainable design can revitalize retail spaces.