GITNUXREPORT 2025

Sustainability In The Consumer Goods Industry Statistics

Consumers prioritize sustainability, willing to pay more, check labels, and buy eco-products.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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88% of consumers want brands to help improve the environment

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64% of consumers check product labels for sustainability information before purchasing

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55% of consumers say they are willing to pay higher prices for sustainable products

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42% of consumers are purchasing more sustainable products than 2 years ago

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73% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products

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Key Highlights

  • 73% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products
  • 88% of consumers want brands to help improve the environment
  • 42% of consumers are purchasing more sustainable products than 2 years ago
  • 55% of consumers say they are willing to pay higher prices for sustainable products
  • 64% of consumers check product labels for sustainability information before purchasing

In an era where nearly three-quarters of consumers are ready to pay more for sustainable products and over half scrutinize labels for green credentials, the consumer goods industry is witnessing a profound shift toward sustainability that can’t be ignored.

Consumer Attitudes Toward Brand Responsibility

  • 88% of consumers want brands to help improve the environment

Consumer Attitudes Toward Brand Responsibility Interpretation

With a staggering 88% of consumers expecting brands to champion environmental progress, it's clear that sustainability isn't just a trend—it's a brand responsibility that could define trust and loyalty in the modern marketplace.

Consumer Label-Checking Behaviors

  • 64% of consumers check product labels for sustainability information before purchasing

Consumer Label-Checking Behaviors Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of consumers scrutinizing labels for sustainability, the industry must prioritize transparency or risk losing their conscientious purchasing power.

Consumer Sustainability Preferences and Willingness to Pay

  • 55% of consumers say they are willing to pay higher prices for sustainable products

Consumer Sustainability Preferences and Willingness to Pay Interpretation

Over half of consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, signaling that eco-consciousness isn't just a trend but a profitable priority for the consumer goods industry.

Purchasing Trends in Sustainability

  • 42% of consumers are purchasing more sustainable products than 2 years ago

Purchasing Trends in Sustainability Interpretation

With nearly half of consumers actively choosing more sustainable products than two years ago, the consumer goods industry must recognize that eco-friendly choices are no longer a niche but a mainstream mandate for future success.

Willingness to Pay

  • 73% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products

Willingness to Pay Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of consumers ready to shell out extra for sustainability, companies ignoring eco-conscious choices risk more than just greenwashing—they risk fading into irrelevance.