- 18
- JUN
- 2012
The airlines are fighting a losing battle against rising oil prices
Author: Victoria Barnato - Categories: CSR & Green
The airline industry is struggling to control fuel costs. If oil prices continue to rise airlines will be forced to pass on costs to travellers, significantly impacting demand. The industry's long term survival depends on reducing fuel consumption. more
- 11
- MAY
- 2012
Apple and Foxconn share the bill on boosting labour conditions
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
The Apple-Foxconn saga continues. more
- 03
- MAY
- 2012
Has Unilever changed its sustainable palm oil game plan?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
It was back in 2010 when I had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Engel, CPO of Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever, on the subject of its Sustainable Living Plan. more
- 05
- APR
- 2012
Does third-party auditing have a role to play in improving working conditions in low-cost countries?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
Those of you who have been following the scandals surrounding Apple’s supply chain are probably aware of its recent decision to allow the largest investigation ever into a US company’s operations abroad. more
- 16
- MAR
- 2012
Is CSR worth ditching during an economic downturn?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
I recently contemplated the idea of whether it makes sense to maintain CSR initiatives throughout an economic downturn. more
- 12
- MAR
- 2012
The Five Forces Driving the Green Agenda
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
Taking action on environmental issues is becoming an increasingly active responsibility, as most organisations have come to realise today. Nonetheless, knowing where to start and what approaches to take remains a major challenge. more
- 15
- FEB
- 2012
Is Sustainability Only About Your Organisation’s Priorities?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green
When it comes to addressing sustainability, chances are that every procurement organisation will have its very own priority categories. more
- 16
- NOV
- 2011
How about (supplier) diversity for once?
Author: Maggie Slowik - Categories: CSR & Green, Talent
According to recent news, the UK’s top companies are being pushed towards appointing more women to their boards. more
