The Consumer Information Programme session at the CRB conference: Sustainability Information to Empower Consumers

- Showcase work of the Consumer Information Programme of the One Planet network. - Showcase the Consumer Information Programme as a strong network of actors progressing towards SDG 12 through the spirit of collaboration, linking-up to scale-up and ongoing promotion of SCP (sustainable consumption and production). - Illustrate the importance of reliable and accessible consumer information as a useful tool for encouraging sustainable consumption with links to the Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information (UNEP & ITC, 2017). Different forms of consumer information will be presented in the session. - Explore the efficacy of Voluntary Standards and Certification Schemes (in consumer facing sectors), in providing reliable information to consumers to make an informed choice - Knowledge about consumer information tools as a significant contribution to SDG12, is enhanced. - Challenges and opportunities for policy makers, business and NGOs regarding consumer information are identified and actions to be taken are formulated.