Results for Speaking Out
Signs of hope
October 06, 2016 Amid continuing concern about the hard economic consequences of Brexit, there’s cause for optimism from good progress on the Paris climate agreement and roll-out of the Global Goals, says Mike Tuffrey. Read more >
Business action on the SDGs: closing the trust deficit
October 06, 2016 New research shows the extent of the 'trust deficit' between corporate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Millennials' expectations. Businesses must act to close this gap. Read more >
Corporate social advocacy: speak up or stand down?
October 06, 2016 As the US election approaches, more and more businesses are taking their lobbying public. What are the risks and opportunities for activist companies? Read more >
Public Procurement: the next frontier in the fight against Modern Slavery
September 01, 2016 A proposed amendment to the UK’s Modern Slavery Act could see the rules tightened on companies bidding for government contracts. Francis West explains why this could be a significant global step. Read more >
Sustainable development meets carbon offsetting: Cookstoves enable women to achieve more
September 01, 2016 Inefficient cooking is one of the root causes of gender inequality in developing countries. Companies which invest in efficient cookstove projects can achieve environmental and social goals, writes Rosie Helson. Read more >
Using risk to prioritise supply chain investigation
September 01, 2016 How can you know the unknowable? Tim Wilson introduces the concept of risk mapping in complex supply chains. Read more >
Time for new thinking on corporate purpose
September 01, 2016 An opportunity to kick-start a move towards more mission-led companies is getting caught up in Brexit fall-out, warns Mike Tuffrey. Read more >
Corporate responsibility scandals: what’s the damage?
September 01, 2016 Can a company recover from a major scandal? Linnea Texin asks what can be learned from companies that have weathered reputational storms. Read more >
Good working conditions: not just good for employees, but also your bottom line
September 01, 2016 In recent months, a number of companies have been criticised for providing insecure, low-paid work. Such behaviour harms not just employees but business success, writes Stephanie Caun. Read more >