Small and medium-sized businesses – those with up to 250 employees – make up 99.9% of the UK’s business population so will play an absolutely crucial role in the net zero transition and delivering our commitments to tackle climate change. For a typical small business working out how to measure and reduce emissions may well feel daunting. Indeed, we know that 90% of…
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…
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…