Green Mandate
Water – all talk and no action for business?
Posted by Dave Challis at Mon, 23/11/2009 - 10:50am in CSR commentary
The United Nations (UN) forecasts that by 2030 almost half of the world population will live in areas facing water stress or water scarcity. WWF, the global conservation charity, believes that humanity's water footprint has exceeded sustainable levels in several areas around the world. Many private organisations are also waking up to the fact that water availability and quality, both now and in the future, could be both a risk and an opportunity for their business.
Does sustainability have a place after the recession?
Posted by Dave Challis at Thu, 29/10/2009 - 11:49am in CSR commentary
Sustainability is about now and the future. The recession has forced companies to focus more on the "now" and in some cases review their entire business strategy. But the long term security of companies is more important than ever in a world dealing with the credit crunch, social unrest and the effects and threat of climate change. A UN study found that more than 60% of the world's ecosystems are degraded. By 2050, more than 85% of people on earth will live in the developing world.
David Challis Jumps to Green Mandate from Kimberly Clark
Posted by Mandate Insider at Wed, 08/07/2009 - 8:35am in Green Mandate news
Green Mandate, the CSR business in the Engine Group, has announced that David Challis, the current Head of Sustainability EMEA for Kimberly-Clark is to join its expanding team, as an Associate Director. Green Mandate is led by Managing Director Robert Nuttall, formerly Head of Internal Communications at Marks & Spencer.
