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The Class of 2021
Meet six students from Williams Nicolson’s inaugural Summer School and hear what the Class of 2021 has to say about the future of communications.
AI will spot your greenwashing
Robots aren't coming for our jobs, they’re coming for our company reports. Hear how artificial intelligence champions digital transparency and combats greenwashing.
Offsetting Science
Offsetting your business’ climate responsibilities isn’t the answer. Our approach to the environment must evolve with the science.
Climate Change Catalyst
The Chancellor’s Mansion House Speech earlier this month was a catalyst for new climate related change. But while there has been an 85% increase in companies in support of TCFD recommendations, it's difficult to assess the proportion ready to make aligned disclosures.
Revealing All
Climate-related disclosure requirements will be mandatory next year. Next, consider social impact reporting. Are you ready?
Now We Are Six
Williams Nicolson is six months old today. Hear from founders Steffan Williams and Louise Nicolson about what lies ahead and why you should join us.
The Weakest Link
Supply chain scrutiny is a new opportunity. Post-pandemic supply chains are being examined afresh in the scramble for replacement suppliers.
Higher, Higher
The future will be split between two business models: high-touch and low-touch. It’s time to pick a side.
Don’t Bank On It
What investors and stakeholders really care about when they flag the importance of ESG factors is whether you take non-financial risks into account. Are you able to address potential pitfalls not yet apparent on your balance sheet?
Carbon, Caveats and Consumers
There was always going to be a messy middle; the transition period where ongoing consumer demand, infrastructure and supply of energy are at odds.
E, S, don’t forget G
Perhaps it is easier to talk about the environment than embrace the personal development and social transformation of gender, race and age - but your business must do just that to deliver sustained change.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Stakeholder
While shareholders are potentially more relevant than ever in tough economic times, they take a seat as part of a wide, broad audience. It is time to play to the crowd.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Your customers and employees rightly, persistently, seek sustainability and accountability. Avoid charges of tokenism and greenwash, with caveats, context and honesty.
Williams Nicolson announces appointment of Chairman and three Special Advisors
Nick Bowers has joined the firm as Chairman. Phil McManus, Paul Kelly and Paul Newman have joined as Special Advisors.
Less is More
The simplest strategy bears the greatest result. Just ask Jordan Belfort to sell you a pen.
Progress, not perfection
Investors don’t expect you to solve environmental problems on your own and all at once. Regularly communicating your business’ progress toward targets - even if you have fallen short - is welcomed. Your commitment and transparency counts.
Increasing Inefficiencies
The office is staggeringly inefficient. Yet it offers a social anchor and sense of belonging difficult to find elsewhere. Spontaneity, conviviality and creativity are the point and the purpose of the new office.
Don’t Count On It
A tobacco company’s ranking as the third most environmentally and socially responsible companies in the FTSE 100 is a call to rethink how we measure business performance and worth.
Inside Out
Adopt an inside out approach to successfully navigate changing circumstances and position your business for lasting success.