Defined by the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, a circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, could such an economy be on the horizon?
The short-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis is enormous, and governments are being urged to learn from the crisis and adapt policies across the world. Remote working has skyrocketed, entire sectors have hit the brakes, and some of the world’s busiest cities are devoid of congestion.
Across the globe, businesses and consumers alike are becoming more conscious about their impact on their environment. And a small silver lining resulting from the COVID-19 climate is that it has given business leaders time to pause, consider their environmental footprint and re-evaluate their approach to sustainability where necessary.
In honour of Earth Day, Elettra Bianchi Dennerlein, Co-founder and Co-CEO of My Online Therapy, takes a look at the world’s most powerful CEOs who are committed to fighting climate change and the nature emergencies facing humanity. Environmentalist at heart and in practice, I got involved in the fossil-free grassroots movement over five years ago […]
Tell us more about DPD’s goals to become greener? We want to be the greenest delivery company on the planet by transforming every aspect of our operation - from investing in electric vehicles and creating brand new smart urban delivery models to green packaging and initiatives to help recycle some of the goods we carry, […]
With more companies adopting sustainable practices and integrating green strategies into their business model, the past decade has ushered in a new era of action on sustainability from business leadership – and it’s here to stay.
Our house is on fire, keeps reminding us 17-year-old Greta Thunberg. For the second consecutive year, the teenage climate activist has attended the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, spreading awareness of the threats that climate change poses, and demanding change from political and business leaders. In her speech, she once again warned the business […]
Anyone involved in business is facing an extraordinary challenge. For decades, ‘working in business’ has been a perfectly respectable career. It says wealth creator, driver of economic prosperity that benefits all. But lately this has changed.
From Pepsi’s infamous ad featuring Kendall Jenner quelling police tensions over a soft drink, to fashion brands using one token plus-size model to profit off the back of body positivity, criticism is rife. As a result, trust in businesses is dwindling. Businesses need to make real change happen to reflect their corporate social responsibility policies […]
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