The impact world “finally talks about money”, big corporates face the big questions, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève tells us why it's “bullsh*t” to say change isn't possible – highlights from the ChangeNOW conference 2023 in Paris.
An ambitious business in India is cleaning up its holy rivers, employing marginalised women – and taking on the country’s vast, long established incense market. What are the secrets of its success?
Most companies’ sustainability reports still fail to capture what matters to the people who actually experience the impacts. Assurance can help us put them and their wellbeing high up on the agenda – and push us to keep improving.
The 10th edition of the World Co-operative Monitor, which maps the economic and social impact of the 300 largest co-ops globally, is out this week. Read on for our main takeaways.
Most corporate employees believe they could help their firm have more positive impact – yet three-quarters say that's unlikely to happen soon. A gloomy outlook? Not necessarily – especially with growing support for intrapreneurs.
Up to 50,000 firms required to meet stricter reporting standards from 2024, with proposed directive that seeks to fill major data gaps and overcome what finance chief Mairead McGuinness calls “systemic risks” for the economy.
Speaking at a panel talk at the British Academy’s Future of the Corporation conference, the former US vice president said the move towards sustainability was real and public and private sectors should work together to move forward.
Consumer goods giant says pledge for inclusion and fair wages across global supply chain will make it a “better, stronger business” – while CEO Alan Jope says company “does not believe in shareholder primacy”.
Recent laws make reporting on sustainability issues obligatory – but research on 1,000 companies revealed today shows the quality and detail of information provided is worryingly poor.
