Business can drive change. What are the forces driving companies to create positive change? Which ones are leading the charge? Which are resistant? How can we encourage them to do more?
The largest companies in the fashion business are getting (a bit) better at disclosing information about their human rights and environmental policies, practices and impacts a new study has found. But they’re still in F-grade territory with an average performance...
Progress is faltering in the fight against climate change on both sides of the Atlantic, despite the pledges made at the COP26 climate conference less than a year ago.This week, the US Supreme Court - the same body that also overturned the Roe v Wade ruling on...
Diversity in organisations is not just “nice to have”. It delivers value through stronger innovation, customer connection, and access to wider talent pools.And our world is changing. With a greater global mix of ethnicities available to employers, empowerment of...
Doom mongers are having a great time. There are negative economic signals everywhere, with predictions of recession, severe “stagflation” and an enduring cost of living crisis. Much of this has been caused by the extreme rise in energy prices, resulting from the...
Over the last couple of years, every aspect of our lives has been shoved into a large washing machine set to maximum spin. Where, how and when many of us work has evolved dramatically and it looks as though many of the changes are here to stay.Even though COVID...
With just 400 weeks until 2030 - the date most governments and businesses are targeting for substantive climate measures to be in place - the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is picking up pace. That’s creating huge potential growth in the EV charging market....
Cow burps and manure probably aren’t top of mind for most people tucking into a tub of Chunky Monkey ice cream. But they certainly are for the ice cream makers Ben & Jerry’s, who have announced "Project Mootopia" to tackle climate change through seaweed...
Around six years ago I accepted a job working as head of communications for a start-up healthcare company providing therapy and hormones to the transgender community.It didn’t really cross my mind to be concerned that I didn’t know anything about being trans. I had...
Pick up takeaway cappuccino. Drink it on the way to the office. Throw away the cup in the recycling bin. Easy, right? Actually most coffee cups can’t be recycled through public recycling bins and you could actually be responsible for all the rubbish in that bin -...
The age of greenwashing has moved one step closer to its end. The Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates listed businesses in the USA, has proposed rule changes that would require much greater transparency from its members - the largest companies in...
As Putin’s army unleashes unimaginable misery on the people of Ukraine, it seems trite to talk about the war’s impact on the world’s programmes to geologically dispose of our most harmful radioactive wastes. But the invasion is changing our world, including how...
Whether your love for music stems from dancing the night away to live music, streaming music from your device or in front of your decks mixing songs, the industry itself offers mixed reviews in terms of its sustainability. Therefore, it's vital to know what’s being...
You’re browsing the shelves for a present for that special someone. You are drawn to an expensive looking candle. It smells great. It’s got a rich, dark blue label, with shiny, embossed gold writing and tasteful gold shapes printed all over it. Just the job.Now if...
Many eyes are now turning to the sea as we hunt for solutions to global problems like climate change, biodiversity loss and unhealthy diet. Water covers more than 70 per cent of the planet, much of it teaming with thousands of species of algae, which is proving to...
The man ‘behind net zero’ has written a letter of encouragement to the school strikers marching on the COP26 meeting in Glasgow today.Myles Allen, Professor of Geosystem Science and Director of Oxford Net Zero at the University of Oxford, is a leading climate...
LEADING ARTICLE Most people acknowledge that the climate emergency is the biggest threat we face. The thousands of engaged politicians, activists, lobbyists and business people in the halls and corridors of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow are certainly taking it very...
Whether you’re raising a glass to progress on tackling climate change at COP26 or you want to drown your sorrows that the pledges don’t go far enough, there’s a new book that will help you choose a more sustainable spirit for the occasion.A Good Drink: In Pursuit...
The era of ‘climate positive’ eating out is here. As we scramble to reduce our impact on the planet, a new generation of cafés and restaurants is making the task easier - and more enjoyable - for us.Tim Grant is an unlikely eco-warrior at first glance. Looking at...
The average person is now eating less meat. The health and environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption have been known for a while, but there’s evidence that people are now actually changing their eating habits to a more plant-based diet.An extensive study...
How are people’s fashion behaviours and preferences changing? In partnership with Conscious Fashion + Lifestyle NetworkGreta Thunberg, the Swedish activist and campaigner, was recently chosen to be the first ever cover girl for newly launched Vogue Scandinavia...
