Results for Speaking Out
Twitter’s “Birdwatch” looks like a new attempt to root out propaganda and misinformation
October 28, 2020 How crowdsourcing opinion, where users warn each other about false information, is the latest attempt by the platform to combat untruths. Read more >
FCA holds Google to account on scam ads, as banks partner with tech firms to fight deepfake fraud
October 28, 2020 Usually associated with large-scale deception and posing a threat to democracy, deepfakes are now fabricating content targeting individuals. Read more >
Selfridges joins other global fashion brands by jumping into clothing rental
September 30, 2020 Allowing customers to hire 100 items for up to 20 days at a time is part of the retailer’s circular business initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon ambition. Read more >
High street food retailers Pret and Leon bank on daily coffee subscriptions
September 30, 2020 With city centres relatively deserted as office workers continue to work from home, both Pret a Manger and Leon are offering coffee subscriptions to drive footfall. Read more >
Global subscription economy outperforms during lockdown
September 30, 2020 How the extended time at home has changed consumer habits, with food boxes, wine and grooming leading the way. Read more >
Amazon debuts $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund to back “visionary” green innovators
August 20, 2020 Amazon commits to a new climate fund that is expected to invest in multiple industries, and over time will look to involve other Climate Pledge signatories in the venture investment programme. Read more >
“Disappointing” Zuckerberg meeting fails to yield results, say Facebook boycott organisers
August 20, 2020 How Facebook continues to defy calls for concrete solutions to address hate speech and misinformation, despite threat of advertising boycott by more than 1,000 companies. Read more >
Tech giants pledge millions to BLM movement in push for racial equity
August 20, 2020 Tech companies have begun to take a public stance on racial injustice, making pledges and taking action in an acknowledgement of how tech products and services can deepen racial divides. Read more >
Sustainable funds are outperforming their peers during the pandemic, according to BNP Paribas
June 25, 2020 How investors have been “doubling down” on companies that embrace ESG and are taking stewardship responsibilities seriously. Read more >