As consumer fatigue and suspicion of corporate green claims increases, beverage alcohol brand owners must work harder to get their messaging through.According to research by Kantar, around 64% of consumers believe companies have a responsibility to solve environmental issues. But for those not keeping up with the latest innovations, the task of shopping ‘green’ can be off-putting.“Consumers have a lot on their plate at the moment,” says Carlsberg’s global head of sustainability & ESG, Simon Boas Hoffmeyer. “We know there is fatigue around corporate green claims.”“There is f
Are consumers tiring of companies’ sustainability messaging? – Comment
‘In tough times, consumers still value sustainability, but they appreciate when it comes with tangible benefits or at least no extra burden on them.’

Jess joined Global Drinks Intel as deputy editor in January 2026 following a stint as a freelance journalist in Panama. She was previously deputy editor at Just Drinks.
She has bylines in other industry titles including The Buyer, Fine Lees and Just Food, and has been a sub-editor at The Daily Mail.



