Financial markets are the driving force behind the world; they determine the actions of companies and the wealth of billions. Each day they go up and down dependant on numerous factors, however, whether social, environmental or sustainability issues (hereafter all will be referred to generically as social issues) are included in those factors is still … Read more
“Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent, wreaking havoc and destruction, costing companies and countries billions of dollars”, says Kevin James, CEO of Global Carbon Exchange, a South African-Australasian based carbon and energy reduction consultancy. A study conducted by a Deutche Bank economist states that “forest decline could be costing about 7% of global GDP”. … Read more
At your next board room meeting, asset management priorities will not be the primary topic and you should be ready. In most situations, business executives would most often assign asset management to manual and tedious processes which can be prone to errors, with high consequent costs in the long run. There might be strong and … Read more
1. Introduction Over the past two decades, the forces of economic globalization, political transformation and technological innovation have increased the global reach and influence of the private sector. The number of transnational corporations has almost doubled from 37,000 in 1990 to over 60,000 today, with some 800,000 foreign affiliates and millions of suppliers and distributors … Read more
Consumer behavior is shifting and dictating change in the consumer products market through a new set of preferences. This, combined with the impact of technology on the way people buy, is creating a huge opportunity for companies able to identify and meet the needs of these new “Conscientious Consumers.” This article will outline a few … Read more