Retail4Impact is back with its second edition, strengthening action on consumer transparency
The Retail4Impact initiative entered its second edition in February 2026 with a hybrid launch event in Paris, convening key actors from across the retail value chain. The event set the direction for a year focused on strengthening credible sustainability claims.
On 2 February 2026, the Retail4Impact initiative officially launched its second edition with a full-day hybrid event in Paris, marking an important step forward in efforts to improve the quality and credibility of product sustainability information for consumers.
The launch event brought together over 30 participants, attending both in person at the UNEP Paris and online throughout the day. Participants included leading retail companies, business members, and partner organisations engaged in the Retail4Impact community of practice.
The Retail4Impact Initiative is led by the UN Environment Programme One Planet Network Consumer Information Programme. The initiative aims to unite the retail sector in providing effective and trustworthy sustainability claims to consumers at the point of sale, focusing on product-related sustainability information. The 2026 launch formally initiated the second edition of the initiative, with a clear objective: to accelerate the uptake of the UNEP Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information by supporting retailers and partners in moving from guidance to implementation.
Participants reflected on achievements from the inaugural year in 2025, including progress made in addressing greenwashing risks and advancing credible sustainability claims. Building on this foundation, the group refined the workplan for 2026, aligning on priorities, planned activities, and areas for action.
The event also featured the exchange of practical retail best practices and concrete tools already being applied across different markets. Organisations shared initial commitments for the 2026 cycle, reinforcing a growing sense of engagement across the community.
As Retail4Impact enters its second edition, the focus remains on strengthening collaboration across the retail value chain and supporting the provision of clear, credible, and harmonised sustainability information where purchasing decisions are made.
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