Decarbonisation is gaining momentum as a buzzword across industries, but with growing regulatory pressure from government, it is something that businesses of all sizes should take seriously. The UK has committed to reaching net-zero by 2050, which will require a collective, cross-industry effort if it is to be achieved.
Fast forward to 2022 and sustainability is now a major corporate decision-making driver, fuelling growth through investments, innovation and acquisitions. International governments are responding to the urgency of our climate challenge, seen through global collaboration, including setting out climate action targets in the Paris Agreement. What was previously deemed a ‘nice to have’ in the […]
As the CEO of a business, you are crucial to its success. If you are reaching a point where you are considering retirement, you need to think very carefully about two points. First, how this decision is going to affect the company, and second, what you will need to do in order to leave the […]
Among other social issues, climate change awareness has increased significantly in circles of investors, and institutions are taking notice. Indeed, the extent to which a company is recognised for its environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) has emerged in recent years as a key criterion for investment, and this is clearly more than a fleeting […]
Every business leader will be feeling the pressure to articulate a net zero transition plan, as stakeholders continue to demand more action from companies to tackle the climate crisis. But as we see more companies being called out for perceived ‘greenwashing’ – it has never been more important to report net zero strategies in a clear, transparent, and credible way.
How can implementing ESG strategies help businesses improve their bottom line? In today’s climate, implementing an ESG strategy is a business must-have – and rightly so. Focusing on the impact your organisation has on the wider world is morally right. If businesses don’t take accountability for the impact their actions have on our planet, we’re […]
Danish yacht maker X-Yachts has recently launched an innovative new sailing yacht that is as sleek and stylish as it is sustainable. Named the X49E, the 49-foot yacht is the very first electric sailboat produced by the luxury sailboat maker. The X49E is based on X-Yachts’ existing X49 model, but renounces the traditional diesel engine […]
In 2015, 196 countries reached the Paris agreement to limit global warming to 1.5C. To achieve that requires Net Zero to be reached by 2050 and a 45% reduction in greenhouse gases compared to 2010 levels by 2030. There are margins of error in the science, but it’s clear that the sooner the economy can […]
You’ve probably noticed an increasing number of businesses pledging to go “net zero” in recent years. According to research, at least one-fifth of the largest public companies in the world have promised to meet net zero targets soon, with a view to mitigating their impact on the planet. So, what can small-to-medium-sized companies learn from this […]
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