Results for Guest Writers
Companies demand data and tools to value ESG risks and opportunities
October 13, 2017 In light of increasing investor pressure on companies to disclose on ESG issues, risk assessment tools can play a key role in quantifying a company's financial exposure, Libby Bernick writes. Read more >
Collaborating on cotton – united approach aims to remove barriers to sourcing sustainably
June 13, 2017 Awareness is growing around the environmental and social benefits of sustainable cotton. Now a global coalition called Cotton 2040 is convening industry stakeholders to align efforts and take a more united approach to drive sustainable cotton into the mainstream, as Charlene Collison reports. Read more >
The human side of corporate reform
April 13, 2017 Part of the enduring disconnect between business and society lies in narrow assumptions about what motivates people. A key to companies realising the business benefits of a well-defined corporate purpose is to activate motivation beyond money and status, argues Charles Wookey from Blueprint for Better Business. Read more >
Accessing renewable energy to decarbonise your business – how can it be done?
December 08, 2016 The good news about renewable energy is just not good enough. Companies must take the lead in decarbonisation, says Natural Capital Partners’ Jonathan Shopley. Read more >
What does ‘good’ look like for companies trying to address modern slavery?
December 08, 2016 A new study sheds light on corporate best-practice for tackling modern slavery, writes Quintin Lake. Read more >
We’re checking out of Europe; we mustn’t check out of the natural world
December 08, 2016 Brexit has deep implications for environmental policy. Companies and politicians must take a long-term view, writes WWF’s Rebecca Pain. Read more >
Getting on the right track – Climate-related disclosures
December 08, 2016 Investor interest in climate disclosure continues to grow, yet only a tiny proportion of companies are reporting on their full value chain emissions. ET Index’s Olivia Seddon-Daines sets out an example of corporate leadership. Read more >
Let’s build a better sharing economy
November 10, 2016 Sharing-economy companies have come under fire for exploiting workers and damaging communities. But it doesn’t have to be that way, writes Gerry Valentine. Read more >
Risk versus fact – lessons being learned from the Thai seafood industry
October 06, 2016 How can companies untangle human rights risks when facts are thin on the ground? Thai Union sustainable development director, Darian McBain, calls for practical solutions from companies and civil society. Read more >