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This paper analyses documentary sources on the formal antecedents of the concept of sustainable development as proposed by the United Nations in the document "Our Common Future" or Brundtland Report and its evolution towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Good Life Goals (GLGs) to establish a chronology of the relevant events determining the policies and actions that are currently carried out, as well as to get an adequate referential framework for future research on this topic. The analysis of the compiled information indicates that the formal antecedents of the concept date back to 1965, when the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was established by merging the pre-existing Extended Programme of Technical Assistance (from 1949) and Special Fund (from 1958). Later on, the first formal use of the term occurred in an official document from 1969 promoted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The chronological presentation of relevant events makes it possible to highlight the leadership of the United Nations, its agencies or departments in this area-before and after the appearance of the concept–, together with the also relevant role of other organisations, namely different European instances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyses the role of responsible consumption and production as a requirement for sustainable development as well as the advances in relation to the achievement of the SDG12 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, then determining potential limiting factors. The analysis is based on the compilation and assessment of secondary data and other documentary evidence, thus providing a useful theoretical-referential framework for future empirical studies. The results suggest that responsible production and consumption appears both a sine qua non requirement and an objective of sustainable development, SDG 12 being a referent in the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, the UN Development Programme, and the UN Environment Programme, or in relation to the Principles of the Global Compact, among others. The documentary sources also show progress in the procurement of the SDG12, either globally or in the EU, but combining significant achievements with others that are far from being so, in a context characterised by conditions of previous level of development, available information, or drastic influence of supervening circumstances, such as Covid-19 or the war on Ukrainian territory. From all this, the need to continue making efforts in favour of SDG12 is concluded.

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The present world has led in individuals to become ever more interested in the consumption of organic food. Accordingly, companies are incorporating these worries in their managerial decisions by paying special attention to market segmentation. In this context, a relevant target audience is that conformed by young Millennials, a group defined by its growing purchase power, its intense influence on societies, but also by its inconsistency in terms of pro‐environmental behaviors. In order to understand the mechanisms that rule the human behavior, motivations emerge as fair predictors of sustainable products consumption. Therefore, the present study aims at analyzing the motivations that stimulate young Millennials to purchase organic food. Hence, it was conducted a survey study with a total sample of 378 college students. Afterwards, once executed a cluster analysis, four differentiated groups were highlighted: amotivated (23.02%), who have no intention to perform any sort of organic purchase; socially‐influenced (24.34%), motivated to purchase organic due to social acceptance; self‐determined (25.92%), mainly autonomous in their organic food consumption; and conscience‐affected (26.72%), who behave organic for self‐esteem. Although data reveal the existence of an overall organic concern among the sample, only self‐determined individuals may be prone to maintain their behaviors among time since the intrinsic motivation they show is higher than that of the other groups. These findings are of undeniable interest. The study of the motivational system of young Millennials will allow companies in the organic food sector to adjust their offer to the relevant target and achieve an enduring organic consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish the link between consumer attitudes and behaviours and the achievement SDG 12 and its targets through training and information. Namely, to determine the influence of both aspects on younger consumers when distinguishing the real level of sustainability of the products through ecological labels and certificates. Design/Methodology/Approach To achieve the intended objective, a neuromarketing experimental study with eye-tracking was carried out to determine the perception of young consumers about sustainability labels and certificates. A sample of 24 individuals was used for this purpose, all between 18 and 32 years old, 12 of them men and 12 women. The experimental group received training on sustainability labelling while the control group did not. Both groups were presented with three alternatives of a same product (chocolate) with a formal eco-label, a commercial claim, and nothing, respectively, then measuring the viewing time and the number of times each individual stared at each one of the three options to answer the question of which one did not have artificial colours. Findings Even though it is a prospective study (due to the sample size), the results obtained suggest the influence of training and information on youngest consumers when distinguishing the real sustainability level of products. Subjects with previous training on labelling require less time to locate the elements that help them make their purchase decisions and need to stare lees times at them, as well as they spend more time and stare more times at the most credible ones (formal labelling) compared to other alternatives (commercial claims or lack of labelling). Subjects who have not received such training require more time and fixations, and even stare more times at informal elements (claims) that to formal ones (eco-labels). originality Stimulating more reasoned and systematic thinking in consumers appears essential to promote better purchasing decisions. Acquiring the necessary knowledge is an essential condition for it. New technologies have enabled new developments in relation to neuromarketing. Among the possibilities arising, the eye-tracking procedure has been extended to different fields of analysis, its application being increasing in relation to responsible consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the formal antecedents of the concept of sustainable development as proposed by the United Nations in the document "Our Common Future" or Brundtland Report. Furthermore, the subsequent evolution of the concept is also analysed until its successive concretion in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Good Living Goals (GLGs). Thus, we intend to establish a chronology of the relevant events determining the policies and actions that are currently carried out, as well as to get an adequate referential framework for future research on this topic. Design/Methodology/Approach Keeping in mind the aimed objective, the paper has been developed both from the information contained in documents published by different organizations or institutions and the compilation and analysis of bibliographical sources, selecting rigorous contributions while seeking their maximum timeliness. So it has been possible to establish current lines of thought, as well as to contrast different approaches or points of view on sustainable development. Findings The analysis of the information collected indicates that the formal antecedents of the concept of sustainable development date back to 1965, when the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was established by merging the pre-existing Extended Programme of Technical Assistance (from 1949) and Special Fund (from 1958). The origin of the concept goes back, then, almost to the constitution of the United Nations organisation. Later on, the first formal use of the term occurred in an official document from 1969 and promoted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Likewise, the determination and chronological presentation of relevant events makes it possible to highlight the leadership of the United Nations, its agencies or departments in this area -- before and after the appearance of the concept --, together with the also relevant role of other organisations, namely different European instances. originality Although different contributions in the literature have addressed one or another of the aspects involved in this paper, very few have tried to systematize a chronology of facts and events such as the one proposed here, which allows a clearer and more comprehensive view for an adequately understanding of the evolution of the current concept of sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to deepen the knowledge of the relationship between responsible production and consumption (SDG12) and sustainable development, as well as to know the progress in relation to the achievement of SDG12 and its targets, determining possible limiting factors or elements. All this in order to contribute to the establishment of a theoretical- referential framework for future empirical studies. Design/Methodology/Approach According to the intended objective, the methodology used has consisted of the compilation and analysis of secondary information from previous studies and other specialised documentary sources (documents from different organisations, statistics, websites). Based on this analysis, a double approach to responsible production and consumption has been carried out, understanding them both as an objective (SDG12) and as a requirement for the effective achievement of sustainable development. Findings The results obtained suggest that responsible production and consumption appears to be a sine qua non requirement and an objective of sustainable development. A clear example of this is its inclusion as SDG12 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, and its role as a referent in the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), or in relation to the Principles of the Global Compact, among others. The documentary sources also allow us to verify progress in the procurement of the SDG12 and its eleven targets, either globally or in the EU and Spain, combining significant achievements with others that are far from being so, in a context characterised by conditions of previous level of development, disparity in terms of available information, or drastic influence of supervening circumstances, such as Covid-19 or the war on Ukrainian territory. From all this derives the need to continue making efforts in favour of SDG12 and sustainable development. originality While a number of previous studies refer to responsible production and consumption as an objective of sustainable development, this paper carries out and analysis from a double perspective, considering them both as an objective and as an unavoidable requirement to achieve such development. Based on this, it contributes to the establishment of a relevant referential framework with a view to carrying out future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In current marketplaces, implementation of activities related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a new expectation to be fulfilled by all sort of organizations. These ethical practices are key issues at the time of differentiating products, gaining competitive advantages for consumer decisions and reviews, and building simultaneously a positive reputation in face of the various stakeholders. Although the recent marketing literature indicates a positive link between companies' involvement in social and environmental causes and consumer goodwill towards firms and brands, the effects of social reputation on consumer behavior are not entirely demonstrated. In the context of these evidences, this paper analyzes the consideration of responsibility criteria (CSR) over the different stages of the consumer decision-making process in the agro food sector. Particularly, a selfadministered questionnaire was conducted with a representative sample of consumers in Spain. In general, findings support a moderate impact of perceived business responsibility over the consumer decision-making process, while some discrepancies can be observed between individuals within gender and different age groups. Lastly, a final discussion is carried out gathering some interest considerations as direct reflection of results obtained and further lines of future research are indicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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There is no doubt that the arrival of the internet has modified dramatically the way and rhythm of our lives which it reflects directly on our consumption patterns and the way in which individuals interact and search for information. Online platforms, generally known as web 2.0, are usual websites where consumers read reviews from other consumers before making a final decision. In turn, opinion leaders emerge preponderantly within this context exerting an unequal amount of influence on the decision of others. The food sector is not apart from this scenario. This study dives into web 2.0 and ewom with reference to food topics in the Spanish arena. For that purpose, a group of opinion leaders in regard to food aspects is selected. Afterwards, the content of the ewom they emit is determined by means of a cluster analysis. This information is of great importance for businesses and professionals in marketing. Discussion and further lines of research are also included in order to guide interesting future studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The potential of social media is huge. Millions of individuals interact on these platforms, creating networks through which electronic word-of-mouth flows. By observing and analyzing these social networks, researchers can identify the spread of innovations throughout the network and obtain valuable and useful feedback for developing new ideas. This article presents an analysis of a food-related network on the Internet, identifies the most prominent actors, and discusses some of the managerial implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]