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There was a time, not so very long ago, when I avoided anything business-related with the tag ‘women’ or ‘women-only’, feeling no desire to set myself apart on the basis of my gender or seek any special dispensation for being a female. I viewed it as […]
I’ve always made a tacit assumption that companies with women in leadership roles are more likely to care about issues like sustainability, but it was only when I started to look into the topic in preparation for Women in Business’s Voices of Leadership Conference that I […]
As a sustainability consultant I usually write my blogs from a business standpoint, but this one takes a more personal approach to look at the things we can do as individuals to be more mindful of our impact on the world around us. I’ve considered this […]
I am far from a whizz when it comes to savvy financial management – stocks, shares, portfolio allocation, funds and dividends are all terms that tend to make my brain go fuzzy and switch off. It’s just not my thing. So, who am I to be […]
In 2021, I was very excited to get on to a highly competitive training course to become a B Leader. As one of only two people in Northern Ireland trained to help companies through the rigorous process of certifying as a B Corporation, I expected to […]
Whatever business you’re in, it’s unlikely you’re immune to the growing demands for action when it comes to your impact on the planet and wider society. Perhaps you’re facing calls for disclosures about your environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts from investors or large business customers, […]
This is a post about how useful the SDGs can be for a business and why, no matter what your sector, size or location, you should get to know them if you have any interest in running a resilient business you can be proud of.
Greenwashing is an increasing risk for businesses and one that can damage reputation if a company falls foul. Read our six simple tips to avoid greenwashing and ensure your marketing is truthful and transparent.
Have you been asked about your “net-zero journey” yet? What goals you’ve set, how you’re planning to get there? Maybe a client or customer has enquired or you’ve been asked to outline your targets in a tender document or when seeking investment? Or maybe no-one’s raised […]
The rise of ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, has come from a growing awareness within the investor community of the need for more accountability and a focus on non-financial reporting by the companies in which they invest.
In late 2020, sustainability professionals from three major companies burst my bubble (one I didn’t even know I was in), during a webinar. I won’t name the companies, because what would that gain? The point is that all three are considered sustainability leaders in their sector […]
You know how when you’re really engaged with something, you care about it, feel loyal towards it and will do your best to support it? It could be a club you’ve joined or your kids’ school or a group of friends you love to spend time […]
The concept of 'shared value' between business and wider society is explored along with the importance of measurement
Is it possible to rewrite our narrative to cope better in a VUCA world gone mad?
