Social criteria consider a company’s societal impact, both within its direct business and across the communities in which it operates
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
To reduce their environmental and social footprint, organisations must develop a formal procurement approach to sustainability and work closely with suppliers to deliver improvements
Digital technologies are transforming how companies operate and providing new opportunities to build more sustainable businesses. Advanced technologies such as big data, blockchain and machine
With the supply chain accounting for between 85% – 95% of its ESG footprint, Mars is investing in improving supplier sustainability. In this interview, Global Sustainability Director Luc Beerens explains how.
The commodities traders has created a governance structure to work with suppliers in funding social impact projects.
Challenge Like many companies, chemical-maker Croda has a longstanding commitment to promoting sustainability both within the company itself and to the wider world. In 2020
The mining industry has long been accused of a lack of transparency. By partnering with different industry stakeholders, Tiffany and IRMA are aiming to change that
The global logistics provider’s GoTeach programme connects its employees with young people in need of employability skills
