Energy procurement for wider social impact

December 07, 2018 Localised renewable energy generation can offer a range of social impacts beyond the environmental benefits, which have traditionally been a point of focus. Henry Frankis-Pyle explores the opportunities on offer for businesses and their local communities. Read more >

Let’s stop playing SDG bingo

September 18, 2018 Progress is patchy towards addressing the Global Goals, says Mike Tuffrey. Companies need to embrace the logic of the business case and stop their pick-and-mix approach. Read more >

Responsible business should make our world happier

September 18, 2018 It’s about time responsible business considered its contribution to the overall life satisfaction of stakeholders. Richard Hardyment summarises the main thrust of his new book – “The Wellbeing Purpose”. Read more >

Girl power – the business of investing in girls

September 18, 2018 The private sector has a key role to play in the empowerment of girls in society. Josefin Smeds identifies just some of the ways in which leading businesses are taking bold action to invest in girls.  Read more >

Retail investors look to increase exposure to sustainable investments

September 18, 2018 Retail investors are becoming interested in the investment potential of companies that place sustainability at their core. Chris Morris details the findings of a new report by Sustainable Ventures. Read more >

People are our greatest asset, at least until the robots take over

July 30, 2018 The UK government is strengthening reporting rules about employees. But Mike Tuffrey asks how this squares with longer term trends towards automation. Read more >

Making the SDGs relevant to everyday business

July 30, 2018 The UK as a whole is making slow progress against the SDGs at present. However, Amanda Powell Smith suggests a way forward through integrating the ambition of the Goals into the everyday actions of business. Read more >

All In: The Future of Business Leadership

July 30, 2018 From their new book, All In, David Grayson, Chris Coulter and Mark Lee share the hallmarks of true business leadership on sustainability. Read more >

Virgin Media’s sustainability reporting revolution – Q&A with Katie Buchanan

July 30, 2018 Katie Buchanan, Head of Sustainability at Virgin Media, answers our questions on how to use the sustainability report to engage employees Read more >

Sustainable lending – credit where credit’s due?

July 30, 2018 A new financial product has emerged that provides a direct link between sustainability performance and financial value to the business. George Blacksell asks if this could be a game changer for the future of corporate sustainability?  Read more >