Eco-wakening: how consumers are driving sustainability
In one survey, 66% of all respondents, and 75% of millennial respondents, said they consider sustainability when making a purchase. In China, 41% of consumers say that they want eco-friendly products. And as social media channels continue to burgeon, the voice of younger generations will only increase the demand for sustainability.
The cost of sustainable products | Deloitte Insights
Between September 2025 and March 2025, the percentage of consumers stating they recently purchased a sustainably produced good or service slipped across more than a dozen countries (figure 1). Cost was cited as the top reason by a significant margin (figure 2).
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Most Environmentally Friendly Countries 2025
1. Denmark — 77.9. As in most countries, Denmark's EPI score of 77.9 in 2025 was notably lower than its 2025 score of 82.5. Nonetheless, Denmark again earns the title of most environmentally friendly country in the world. Denmark stands out for its high scores in "nearly all issues tracked by the EPI", and garnered extra praise for its
- What is the share of green imports in global trade?
- The share of green imports in total imports shows a similar trend. In 1980, this share was 30.5% and by 2015, it had reached 40.3%. Similarly, the green share of trade in overall trade increased from 32.5% in 1980 to 40.9% in 2015.
- What percentage of OECD countries trade Green?
- For OECD countries, the shares of green exports and green imports were 37.3% and 29.9%, respectively, in 1980. These shares increased to 47.4% and 42.6%, respectively, in 2015, reflecting a significant increase in green trade during the review period. Meanwhile, the share of green trade in total trade increased from 33.4% in 1980 to 44.9% in 2015.
- Which countries export Colombia?
- The most common destination for the exports of Colombia are United States ($13.6B), Panama ($4.67B), Netherlands ($2.54B), China ($2.51B), and India ($2.46B). Explore detailed trade data with VizBuilder — an interactive tool offering long time series, subnational breakdowns, and expanded datasets.
- Why are green trade and imports varying?
- The varying trends observed in the shares of green trade, imports, and exports are largely due to the different environmental restrictions applied within each of these three countries. For example, in 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was established in the US to regulate issues related to health and the environment.
- How much money does Colombia export in 2023?
- During the last five reported years, the exports of Colombia have increased by $7.87B from $44.5B in 2018 to $52.4B in 2023. The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($12.7B), Coal Briquettes ($10.4B), Gold ($3.07B), Coffee ($2.95B), and Refined Petroleum ($2.9B).
- Do Green exports and imports fluctuate?
- Compared with the share of green exports, the share of green imports showed less fluctuation during the review period, increasing gradually from 31.2% in 1980 to 36.6% in 2015. Figures 7, 8, and 9 show trends in the shares of green trade, exports, and imports, respectively, for the world, OECD, and non-OECD countries.
