Social criteria consider a company’s societal impact, both within its direct business and across the communities in which it operates
Cop27 ended over the weekend – and the outcomes have been mixed. Will the summit be seen as a turning point, or another failure to act?
Cop27 opened this week with a host of climate issues to address. How far has the summit come so far to resolving them?
The global leader in premium drinks has implemented initiatives to support its own employees, drive improvements in its supply chain and raise awareness among consumers
URW has taken steps to drive accountability for its D&I strategy, including setting targets for all management board and executive committee members
The global medical technology company has developed an ESG structure that fosters collaboration across the business
The global construction materials company is using a data platform to optimise routes, encourage eco-driving and take more trucks off the road
The cleaning and hygiene products manufacturer distributes waste soap from hotels to deprived villagers to be recycled for those in need
As leaders find themselves managing the effects of economic shocks, shortages, wars and political unrest – on top of all the traditional requirements needed to succeed in business – new pressures are creating new responsibilities and requiring leaders to focus on new skills and stakeholders
Diversity chiefs tend to find themselves working within the limits of human resources, which may be limiting the potential of the role to institute business-wide change
Marshalling the right data and appealing to employees’ better nature can help sell the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion to both decision-makers and the wider workforce
This company has embedded its core sustainability principles into its supplier code of conduct, selection and contracting processes
The global hospitality company’s procurement powerhouse is developing a programme to provide young women with skills and experience in the workplace
