By Dr Jennifer TyreeHageman Lecturer in Responsible Business, University of Birmingham In February, the consumer association Which? released its annual rankings of the greenest supermarkets. The ranking system uses three metrics to measure the environmental sustainability of supermarkets: greenhouse gas emissions, plastic usage and food waste generated by the supermarkets. It was good news for … Continue reading “What impact does the Which? annual rankings of the greenest supermarkets have on consumer behaviour?”
Category: Responsible Business
3 New Year’s resolutions your business must make to help achieve net zero
By Professor Ian Thomson Director of Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Business, University of Birmingham 2021 was an important year for climate change, with COP26, Global Citizen and the COVID-19 pandemic cementing it as a priority for governments and the public. But time is running out to reach net zero and limit global warming. … Continue reading “3 New Year’s resolutions your business must make to help achieve net zero”
Why fast fashion’s slavery problem is woven into its business model
By Dr Christoph Biehl Associate of the Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business, Department of Management The textile industry has been rocked by scandals for years. We still remember the pictures of families that were torn apart by the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh in 2013. Waves of empathy mixed with guilt spread … Continue reading “Why fast fashion’s slavery problem is woven into its business model”
Top tips for improving the inclusivity of fathers in the workplace
By Dr Sarah Forbes and Dr Holly Birkett, co-directors of the Equal Parenting Project Over the past three years, we have been researching how parents navigate the pressures of combining working and parenting. As co-directors of the Equal Parenting Project, our research has identified a pattern of parents who are not entitled to maternity leave … Continue reading “Top tips for improving the inclusivity of fathers in the workplace”
Responsible consumption and the decision over Heathrow’s third runway
By Professor John Bryson Department of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham I have a problem that I need to reconcile. This problem is the tension that exists between being a responsible consumer and being a responsible citizen. This tension should be central to all discussions regarding responsible business. For me, this tension takes … Continue reading “Responsible consumption and the decision over Heathrow’s third runway”
The Curse and the Cure – Facebook’s use of Artificial Intelligence
By Immaculate Motsi-Omoijiade Research Fellow, Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Recently, Facebook announced its intention to increase its team of software developers and data scientists in order to develop algorithms that can detect and remove harmful content on its platform more quickly. Having been issued a record-breaking $5 billion fine by the Federal … Continue reading “The Curse and the Cure – Facebook’s use of Artificial Intelligence”
Is Sustainable Fashion an Oxymoron? A Look at Fashion Week and Beyond
By Dr Charika Channuntapipat, Department of Accounting, Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Dr Solon Magrizos, Department of Marketing Professor Craig Smith, Department of Marketing Fashion Weeks have been around for more than half a century and set the trend for fashion lovers worldwide. Recently, the term ‘sustainable fashion’ has become more popular and … Continue reading “Is Sustainable Fashion an Oxymoron? A Look at Fashion Week and Beyond”
World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind
By Dr Nana Osei Bonsu, Research Fellow Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham Water is life – and rising human daily consumption patterns is causing water scarcity in many parts of the world. This over-consumption of water comes from not only everyday domestic use but the often invisible water used in … Continue reading “World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind”
Is recycling crisp packets enough for Walkers to become a responsible business?
By Dr Roshan Boojihawon, Senior Lecturer in Strategy Department of Strategy and International Business, University of Birmingham After its recent decision to make recyclable crisp packets in response to mounting pressure from its consumers, Walkers seems to have become known as the ‘responsible’ crisp manufacturer. Although some see this as a responsible move, I would … Continue reading “Is recycling crisp packets enough for Walkers to become a responsible business?”
Responsible business, Sustainable Development Goals and trading fairly
By Professor Ian Thomson, Professor of Accounting and Sustainability, Lloyds Banking Group Centre for Responsible Business Centre Director Department of Accounting, University of Birmingham We need to recognise that our personal pleasure from an unfairly traded product, such as coffee or chocolate, results in increased poverty for many. The value of trading fairly is often underestimated, the … Continue reading “Responsible business, Sustainable Development Goals and trading fairly”