Yearly Archives: 2023
How will the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and the ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence work in practice?
Fraud is the most common offence in the UK, consisting of 41% of all reported...
Why COP28 is about more than politics
The COP28 (2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference) kicked off on Thursday 30 November for...
Building an effective environmental strategy
In recent years, discussions around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters have gained prominence within...
Why every business needs a materiality assessment
More and more companies are coming under pressure to show not just that they fully...
Complying with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: what businesses need to do now
Since the UK Government introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill in September...
ESG and the increasing risk of greenwashing
Accusations of greenwashing – a term which refers to unsubstantiated, misleading, or incomplete assertions regarding...
Measuring diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is crucially important to the way modern business is done....
How to build an inclusive culture in the workplace
In discussions about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, the spotlight often falls on recruitment...
Demystifying the pay gap: How can organisations tackle pay disparities?
Mention the words ‘pay gap’ and you’re likely to find yourself embroiled in a fiercely...
Corporate greenwashing and how to avoid it
“The planet cannot afford delays, excuses or more greenwashing”, said The Hon Catherine McKenna, chair...
Will ESG demands mean that due diligence in the value chain changes radically?
A combination of forthcoming legislation, increasing investor demands and societal pressure means that a business’s...