Supply Chains
Terry Slavin, (Apr 27, 2018)
This month we look at the ESG risks that could put the brakes on uptake of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and the burning issue of land rights
Mike Scott, (Apr 24, 2018)
NGOs say the industry’s rapid expansion will be threatened if it doesn’t tackle ESG issues in its extended supply chain, reports Mike Scott
Angeli Mehta, (Apr 24, 2018)
Angeli Mehta reports on the global efforts, led by China, to improve sustainability of the raw material that underpins our clean energy future
Claire Manuel, (Apr 10, 2018)
Boots, John Lewis, M&S, and Sainsbury’s among 25 UK firms to collaborate on addressing issues like recruitment fees in their supply chains
Rebecca MacKinnon, (Mar 28, 2018)
Rebecca MacKinnon of Ranking Digital Rights argues that transparency in the wake of the Facebook revelations is not enough. Silicon Valley firms must bake privacy into the design of their information platforms
Angeli Mehta, (Mar 18, 2018)
Nestlé is paying a premium to UK farmers to try out interventions such as planting hedgerows, reports Angeli Mehta
Angeli Mehta, (Mar 18, 2018)
The luxury fashion house's pioneering accounting has contributed to the Natural Capital Protocol and enabled the group to work out where to focus its sustainability efforts. Angeli Mehta reports
Oliver Balch, (Mar 6, 2018)
Employees in CSR happier than average; tarnished jewellery supply chains; the problem of principles v profits; corporates scramble to restore trust
Liam Dowd, (Mar 5, 2018)
In this Q&A, managing director Liam Dowd talks with Rob Hargrove, EVP research, development, quality and innovation at Mondelēz International on packaging, deforestation and the impact of agri-tech
Terry Slavin, (Feb 27, 2018)
Co-op and Waitrose help boost revenues as Fairtrade Fortnight begins with focus on living wage for banana farmers
Terry Slavin, (Feb 22, 2018)
A new report says all-powerful UK retailers are pushing farmers into over-production of fruit and vegetables to meet demands such as strict cosmetic standards
Angeli Mehta, (Feb 22, 2018)
With wild fish stocks depleted and concerns over farmed salmon, Angeli Mehta reports on the firms that are taking fish production onto dry land as well as into the ocean
Terry Slavin, (Feb 22, 2018)
Liz Goodwin of WRI talks to Terry Slavin about the challenges of tackling food loss and waste at a global level after 15 years at WRAP
Diana Rojas, (Feb 22, 2018)
Some 60% of the world’s largest food companies have pledged to halve food waste by 2030 in line with SDG 12.3. Diana Rojas talks to some of the leaders, including Tesco, Campbell Soup and Kellogg
Eric Marx, (Feb 22, 2018)
Eric Marx reports on apps such as Plantix and the Sowing App, which are helping smallholders achieve optimal harvests in some of the harshest growing areas on the planet
Angeli Mehta, (Feb 22, 2018)
Canadian firm Resson is which is using imagery analytics to help deliver an increase in crop yields for companies such as McCain
Angeli Mehta, (Feb 22, 2018)
Angeli Mehta reports on how technology is revolutionising agriculture as Silicon Valley comes to the farm gate
John Morrison, (Feb 16, 2018)
John Morrison, head of the Institute for Human Rights and Business, says the Oxfam crisis shows we should say 'no' to cuts in aid, but yes to greater accountability by charities
Dexter Galvin, (Feb 13, 2018)
Dexter Galvin of CDP says companies like Ajinomoto, Kellogg’s, and BT are trailblazers in engaging their suppliers in the battle against climate change
Martin Wright, (Jan 16, 2018)
With Foxconn replacing 60,000 workers in China and Nike looking to relocate production to automated factories in Mexico, half the total jobs in parts of Asia could be at risk, warns the ILO