Tag: environment

Companies lobby Brussels for due diligence unity
A letter to the European Union asks that definitions in the coming directive are consistent with guidelines from the UN and OECD.

Public confidence in ethical business behaviour falters
A new survey reveals 57% of the British public believe business behaves ethically, down from a record high of 62% last year.

Campaigners call for German supply chain law to protect human rights
The German government is under pressure from groups including Oxfam and Friends of the Earth to introduce new legislation regarding global supply chains.

Sense in sustainability: the changing focus for boards
Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.

Titanic lessons to be learned about climate change
Non-executives need to set the right course to prevent corporate titans from sinking like the Titanic in environmental disaster.