From taking #nomakeup selfies to signing petitions on political issues, a growing sense of social responsibility and commitment to local community have changed the way people view social action. Is caring about causes the new badge of cool? And has it become ‘chic’ to protest?

Once known for beauty tips and celebrity interviews, Teen Vogue relaunched in 2015 with a trio of young editors at the helm and a renewed focus on socially-conscious content. How did the ‘cool girl’s guide to fashion’ become an all-round mentor for America’s switched-on Gen Zers?

Does saving the planet have to start at home? Has polarisation made it normal to be strongly opinionated? And does a brand seem less genuine if it brags about its good behaviour? In this part of the 2018 Expert Outlook series, we speak to three experts about what’s changing in people’s – and brands’ – perceived role in society.

Many hands make light work; that’s the philosophy running through Unilever’s latest venture, The Foundry. It's a platform designed to help the consumer goods company make sustainable living the new norm by collaborating with start-ups. And now, it's collaborating with consumers, too.