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Victoria Gothard - ESG Foundation Graduate Researcher

Gen Z driving more ESG practices in the Fashion Industry

The recent appointment of Chioma Nnadi as the new Head of British Vogue has made significant waves in the fashion world, particularly because she has signalled that she will be aiming to incorporate more sustainable fashion into Vogue. Widely seen as the standard setter for the fashion world, this change of track at Vogue seems to suggest that there may be increasing pressure on the industry as a whole to become more sustainable.
April 10, 2024
KPMG

The Future of ESG

Up until recently, companies had their own rubric and could grade their own papers when it came to ESG. That’s changing rapidly, and we’re seeing more companies seek assurance to enhance the degree of confidence in their reported information.
March 3, 2024
Sustainable Advantage

An intelligent approach to sustainability, energy and waste

Sustainable Advantage is uniquely placed to advise companies on their ESG journey, helping them embrace ESG for strategic advantage. Our client base ranges from large single site organisations to billion pound multi-national organisations operating globally. Our expertise spans the whole of ESG and our clients operate in every sector.
February 19, 2024
H/Advisors Cicero

COP28 – was the focus Climate Or Politics?

Another COP has come to a close, and in a year of geopolitical turmoil and the world experiencing record breaking temperatures, bringing nation states together at COP28 was deemed of vital importance. There had been much scepticism about this year’s conference, most notably because of the host nation being an oil producing state. The choice of COP28’s president was also an unusual one, Sultan al-Jaber being the Chief Executive of the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which allegedly has the biggest net-zero busting expansion plan in the world. However, some argued that being an oil company Chief Executive…
December 14, 2023
Kingsley Napley

ESG for Employers

Historically, investors considered companies’ ESG credentials when deciding whether or not to invest in the business. However, a company’s ESG profile has become of interest outside the investment community over recent years. The workforce, regulators and customers of companies now tend to scrutinise their ESG standing as a way of measuring the business’s culture and commitment to ethical and sustainable values. A company’s ESG performance can therefore have a significant affect on its reputation, productivity and ability to attract and retain talent. What are the main ESG matters for employers and HR? Employment lawyers and HR professionals are most likely…
December 4, 2023
Scrivener Tibbatts

The Top 12 Most Impactful ESG Actions You Could Take to Improve Your Owner Managed Business

In today's business landscape, sustainability and responsible practices are no longer mere buzzwords. Customers, investors, and even employees expect businesses to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Embracing ESG initiatives not only helps the planet and society but also brings several benefits to your small business. If you’ve not thought about it yet, here are twelve of the most impactful ESG actions that you can take to enhance your business while making a positive impact, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder & Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts.
July 21, 2023