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Resource shortages are rife with opportunity, says asset manager

21st May, 2013 by Anna Simpson | Add a comment

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Investment

Ian Simm, Chief Executive of Impax Asset Management, tells Anna Simpson why solutions in energy, water, food and waste are particularly attractive to investors.

Business

Sally Uren: Net positives can't go it alone

2nd May, 2013 by Sally Uren | Add a comment

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Leadership

More businesses want to put something back, but let's not forget that they operate in a wider system, says the Deputy Chief Executive of Forum for the Future.

Business

Sustainability reporting: is it worth it?

23rd April, 2013 by tess riley | Add a comment

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Being good at reporting is no guarantee you’re doing good. Tess Riley examines the role and value of the sustainability report.

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What does your paper footprint say about your business?

19th April, 2013 by Roger East | 1 comments

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A company’s choice of paper reveals a lot about its priorities, but not all recycled papers are equal, says Roger East.

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It's not possible to separate one sector from any other

18th April, 2013 by Katie Shaw | Add a comment

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Caroline Twigg, Director of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in India, reflects on how Forum for the Future’s Masters in Leadership has helped her confront challenges in India.

Business

The rise of impact investment

11th April, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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More investors are coming forward with ‘socially responsible’ funds, but their impact is equivocal. Could a new form of investment, based on social and environmental outcomes, make a difference? Heather Connon reports.

Business

Transparency: the great brand accelerator?

8th April, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Future generations will beggar to believe what we have accepted without query, says Diana Verde Nieto, Founder of Positive Luxury.

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Indian businesses are revelling in 'unreasonable goals'

20th February, 2013 by Martin Wright | Add a comment

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Companies in India increasingly identify efficiency as an opportunity, and not just a duty - leading to some rather bold ambitions, says Martin Wright.

Business

Why social enterprise attracts women

13th February, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment

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Leadership

From Rwanda to Shanghai, women are setting up new businesses with social and environmental change at their heart. Charlotte Sankey asks what's driving them.