The simple reason your eco efforts aren’t converting customers
Business
Generic green stock photos are dead. Jacqueline Bourke from iStock reveals what eco-conscious shoppers want to see from small businesses instead.
What’s happening:Small businesses are struggling to connect with eco-conscious consumers despite genuine sustainability efforts, with 78% of shoppers distrusting “eco-friendly” labels due to poor visual communication strategies.
Why this matters:With 5 in 10 ANZ consumers actively choosing businesses that align with their values, visual storytelling has become the make-or-break factor in capturing this lucrative, growing market segment worth billions.
The sustainability marketing game has changed, and many small businesses are losing without realising why.
New research from iStock reveals a striking disconnect between what small businesses think eco-conscious consumers want to see, and what actually drives purchasing decisions. Despite 70% of consumers in Australia and New Zealand making conscious efforts to avoid negatively impacting the planet, a...