Results for Speaking Out
ecommerce pollution solutions: from truck platooning to smart lockers
February 27, 2019By 2021, estimates indicate that e-commerce will make up 18 percent of total sales in the U.S., 20 percent of sales in the UK, and 30 percent of sales in China. This growth doesn’t show any sign of […]
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How disclosure is pushing positive change down the supply chain
February 27, 2019There has been step-change action on environmental impacts within the supply chain in the last decade as demonstrated by the recently published CDP report. Headlines include: (1) more than 110 of the world’s largest companies are now requesting […]
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Full transportation history as simple as QR codes and smartphones
February 27, 2019January 2019 saw the launch of a new tracking platform, developed by WWF and BCG Digital Ventures, called OpenSC. It uses product QR (Quick Response) codes that consumers can scan with a smartphone to automatically display information revealing […]
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Medtech – the debate we’re not yet having
January 21, 2019 With the digital health market predicted growth to $536.6 billion by 2025 it’s no surprise that tech brands like Apple are now investing in the shift from wellness to healthcare. Yet these medtech advancements raise serious challenges around data privacy, affordability, exclusivity and potential exploitation. Read more >
Ethics in tech now vital for investors
January 21, 2019 Ethics in tech has never been as important to investors nor as visible now that AI is enabling forensic analysis of big data. The outperformance of ESG investing highlights the appeal and need for standardised data, on which tech companies are falling short. Read more >
Tech companies appointing Chief Ethics Officers
January 21, 2019 Negative news stories around the poor behaviour of tech giants such as Deliveroo means that the tech sector is facing a crisis of trust. Will a proliferation of new executive roles, such as Salesforce’s first Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, be sufficient to stem the issue? Read more >
To net zero and beyond: how companies are leading on climate action
December 07, 2018 In a major new piece of research, based on a series of discussions involving some of the world’s largest companies, Natural Capital Partners sets out seven ways that companies can contribute to building a net zero economy. Read more >
Integrated purpose is the key to embedding sustainability
December 07, 2018 Clare Griffin demonstrates how a clear and integrated purpose and the right strategic priorities have proved key to embedding sustainability at GSK. GSK is a global healthcare company that researches, manufactures and sells innovative medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. Read more >
Investors step up pressure on Global Goals
December 07, 2018 Our latest research shows companies are still falling short on the SDGs, while investors move to close the funding gap. 2019 is the year to ratchet up corporate action. Read more >