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Louise Nicolson Louise Nicolson

Not Dead Yet

Our corporate obligation to future generations will survive the current media backlash. ESG is only dead when the data tells us so. 

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Claire Foster Claire Foster

Treat Me Differently

Before celebrating efforts to achieve equality, consider whether you are actually striving for equity. Levelling the playing field means treating people differently.

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Steffan Williams Steffan Williams

Progress Toward Parity

We can all do better to remove barriers and welcome top candidates to the top table. It’s better for business and society.

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

Now Nuclear?

Greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear energy are comparable with wind energy and more than three times lower than solar energy. But nuclear has a problem.

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Steffan Williams Steffan Williams

Proxy Problems

It’s proxy season. And that means an increasing amount of ESG resolutions to contend with, on top of other stakeholder pressures. It’s time to prepare.

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Louise Nicolson Louise Nicolson

Introducing Williams Nicolson X Rankin

Sometimes, words fail us. We must look down the lens and communicate in a different way. Introducing Williams Nicolson’s new collaboration with the iconic photographer Rankin…

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

Earth Day? We overshot it

Small steps can help knit your company together behind the cause. They can also prepare you for when disclosures, almost inevitably, become a requirement.

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

Beyond Data and Metrics

In the realm of ESG, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the data. Look beyond metrics and assess how your steps are impacting people and the planet. Engage and empower your stakeholders to share your story.

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Claire Foster Claire Foster

Read the Room

The worlds we are living in couldn’t be further apart right now. Consider the social impact of your actions. Your future reputation and shareholders will thank you.

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

Last Chance

The IPCC report released this week revealed the scientific evidence of climate change mitigation. There is still time. And the pandemic proved how quickly business can deliver change when the stakes are high.

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Claire Foster Claire Foster

Sustaining the Metaverse

While there is great potential in the metaverse, it would be foolish to dismiss the sustainability lessons we grapple with in our real-world businesses.  

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

No Exceptions

Think ahead to mitigate future risk from conflict and climate. If we all act now, inevitable climate change impacts can still be dampened.

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Lucy Walton Lucy Walton

Healthy Impact

Consider lessons from the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries when defining social impact targets.

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Steffan Williams Steffan Williams

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The war in Ukraine has left many wondering about perspective. Or more particularly how to explain the perspective of one man in Moscow.

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Louise Nicolson Louise Nicolson

A Seat at the Table

Appointing diverse experts to our boards creates resilient future strategies built on considered insights. Who do you need to talk to? 

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Kate Sandle Kate Sandle

Just Transition

Sustainability plans must ensure no one is left behind. That means recognising the need for a just transition.

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Kate Sandle Kate Sandle

Balancing Act

Your business is judged on quarterly returns whilst it may take years to reap dividends from ESG activities. How do you focus on the short term to ensure there is a long term?  

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Louise Nicolson Louise Nicolson

The Grey in the Green

The human eye can see more shades of green than any other colour. Consider the grey areas in green strategies.

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Louise Nicolson Louise Nicolson

How do you do?

Better to commit to immediate action and interim targets - however flawed or incomplete - than delegate sustainability responsibility to those who’ll follow in decades to come.

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Steffan Williams Steffan Williams

Analysis Paralysis

Understand how your organisation can have a climate influence. Beyond the spreadsheet.

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