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Governance and Climate Action, a Thought Piece – by James de Sausmarez, Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

I am Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, which is the livery company for governance professionals. For every organisation in every sector, and indeed for every individual, addressing the Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG issues facing the world has become an imperative. It is no longer possible to ignore the negative impact the industrial and…

COP27 Highlights – by Juna Margariti

Global risk facts at COP27 flashing lights Following the inception of COP in Rio de Janeiro 30 years ago, delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered this year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The aim is to influence the global climate negotiations, and find new ways to keep climate change from spiralling out of control. Here are the highlights: Week One The first half of COP27 touched…

Searching for sustainable supplies of willow – by Sasha Keir, Basketmakers

I am the chair of the Trade Committee of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers and have been travelling around the UK looking at the work done growing willow, a staple need for Basketmakers. Initially it was a quest to see where basketry supplies came from as both Brexit and the escalating costs of logistics are creating new opportunities for home…