After a legal case in Holland which found that the oil company Shell does not have a “social standard of care” to reduce its carbon emissions, we asked HR if employers have an obligation to reduce...
A non-executive director (NED) of M&S resigned after he discovered the retailer hired the finance chief of Rightmove.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has removed all references to ESG in a new version of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Most companies don’t just exist for the sake of it. Large or small, they have a strong mission, and for many companies that mission involves a wider impact on society, not just profit.
Financial literacy is the passport to future-proofing your career. As an HR professional, you may not be au fait with the language of finance, but it’s important to understand the numbers so that you...
Many employers are relying on "made up" sustainability credentials to bolster brand awareness and compete for talent, rather than focusing on climate change and implementing effective strategies to...
When we announced we were giving away nearly £100 million of my own shares in Brewdog, the response was overwhelming. At our Ellon headquarters and brewery people were stunned when they heard the...
While the environment remains a key focus, truly sustainable companies must also consider their responsibilities in the broader social context.
Working from home, despite cutting the commute, may not be as eco-friendly as it seems. Claire Muir finds out what it takes to make hybrid work greener
When executives were asked whether they would turn down a senior role in a company that did not reflect their views on diversity and a corporation’s responsibility to society, a staggering 82% said...
Boycotting countries for moral or political reasons is nothing new, yet this decision may punish employees who have no control over where they are born.
Boycotting countries for moral or political reasons is nothing new, yet this decision may punish employees who have no control over where they are born. Following the instigation of a Russian invasion...
