Corporate Social Responsibility increasingly key issue for firms
17th Mar 2008 by razchaudary
How do Taiwanese companies support their CSR decision making?
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Only Science can save us!
21st Jan 2008 by Alex Briggs
An article in The Observer brings home the harsh realities that consumers, business and government have to face in dealing with climate change.
Are ethical food labels telling the whole story?
14th Jan 2008 by Alex Briggs
Organic or fairtrade? Sustainable or certified? With so many labels on food, clothes and white goods, it’s a miracle that we make it to the checkout before closing time. This article in the Observer takes a look at some of the labels out there. Which ones live up to their eco credentials?
Consumers demand green action from UK’s top brands
9th Nov 2007 by Alex Briggs
The °Climate Group has launched findings of the UK’s first ever Climate Brand Index which tracks year-on-year consumer perceptions of how brands are performing on climate change.
Climate Change, Consumers and Verification
18th Oct 2007 by Alex Briggs
A new consumer research study has reiterated the results of the What Assures Consumers report.
Companies are currently winning interest and admiration (from a distance) but not trust and loyalty (closeness). Again, the need for independent, third-party verification of corporate green claims is a key point for business as it seeks to build consumer trust.
How consumers, businesses and government can fight climate change
12th Oct 2007
In this podcast, Neville Hobson interviews Douglas Parr, Greenpeace’s chief scientist, and David Chaytor, MP for Bury North. They discuss the roles of consumers, businesses and government in tackling climate change.
Also interviewed is Rebecca Willis, vice chair of the Sustainable Development Commission, who discusses the Grid 2.0 concept.
Climate Change Action Who and How
27th Sep 2007 by Alex Briggs
Only through clear strategies that are informative and transparent to both business and consumers, backed by full government support and pressure, communicated by all types of media can there be a concerted global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Businesses having systems to measure data in place that are credible and verifiable will lead to the consumer trust that will change their buying habits.
The Difficulty in Measuring Carbon Footprints
11th Sep 2007 by Alex Briggs
A recent Social Funds article analyses the different methods being used to evaluate a company’s carbon footprint. Socialfunds.com is a personal finance site devoted to socially responsible investing.
Carbon Labelling Podcast
2nd Jul 2007
Carbon Labelling is a hot topic in today’s Climate Change discussions, with major supermarket chains, food and drink manufacturers, government bodies and NGOs all weighing in.
Long term business risks of climate change need to be faced, not ignored
16th May 2007
Continuity Central reports on a speech made by UK Environment and Climate Change Minister Ian Pearson
“Climate change already poses risks to businesses - and these will only increase in the future.”
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