Explore NRF’s research, resources and tools designed to help retailers in advancing their sustainabilty initiatives.
Circularity and Reverse Logistics
Reverse Logistics Resources
Browse research, tools and resources from experts in the reverse logistics industry.
)
Retail Circularity: An Action Guide for Retailers
NRF and Deloitte collaborated to develop Retail Circularity: An Action Guide for Retailers that provides an industry-wide perspective on emerging circular business models.
The report allows companies to explore relevant circularity activities they can directly control and those they can only influence. It also provides additional insights on resale, repair and recycling opportunities.
){kind=icon}
Regulatory Issues
State Chemicals of Concern & Sustainability Compliance Guide
The National Retail Federation created a database of enacted state laws and regulations on a variety of packaging, chemical, food additive, shopping bag, extended producer responsibility and other sustainability issues affecting food and general retailers.
Members-only content. Please log in to view.
)
Related Sustainability Topics
The Carbon Footprint of Retail Products
Retailers face increasing supply chain disruptions and risks associated with a changing climate, and many are taking action to curb emissions. The aim of this report is to review literature and studies on the life cycles of a broad range of retail products and summarize the major GHG emissions hotspots.
)
Retailers Reaching for Net-zero
The impacts of unchecked climate change are extensive. With investors, regulators and consumers seeking action, retailers are focusing on pragmatic ways to mitigate their climate change risks.
Members-only content. Please log in to view.
)
Get involved
For more information on how to participate in the work of the Center, contact sustainability@nrf.com.
)
)
)
)
)
)