Slow progress on sexism in the City as women still ‘battling’ to the top, MPs told October 17, 2023 Limited progress has been made on tackling sexism in the City of London, with women still “battling their way to the top”.
With no wiggle room to cut or raise taxes, it’s time to sweat the small stuff October 17, 2023 When you have no room to make sweeping cuts, every change to taxes becomes hyper-political - like VAT on private schools or inheritance tax, writes Tim Sarson.
The Notebook: Why I’m running to be a City Alderman October 17, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, executive search firm CEO Michael Barrington-Hibbert takes the pen From street trader to Alderman? Weaved into the heartbeat of the City, I’ve spent the last several months speaking to folks who work and do business in the Square Mile about what they love and what they’d like to change. [...]
Musk is right to envisage a SuperApp, but why would anyone trust him to do it? October 17, 2023 Elon Musk's vision for a Twitter SuperApp is very in vogue, but he has to convince people to give up Apple in favour of his product.
A Heated Convergence: Mass Demonstration and Climate Conversations in NYC October 16, 2023 Amidst the sprawling urban landscape of New York City, a cry for environmental prudence and policy transformation echoed through the corridors of power and the public spaces alike, as tens of thousands convened on a sunny day in September 2023. This congregation was not an arbitrary assembly but a planned mass demonstration, formulated by Earthworks, [...]
Pressures Mount Globally on President Biden: A Call for Enhanced Climate Ambitions October 16, 2023 It is an era where climate exigencies dominate global discourse and actions across jurisdictions delineate a common theme: the pursuit of rigorous, accountable, and efficacious policies that address the climate crisis. An epitome of such an international call to action was in the summer of 2023 when a consortium of environmental and social justice groups [...]
How Does ClientEarth’s Case Against Shell Measure Up Against Other Instances of NGO-led Climate Litigation? October 16, 2023 In a world where activism serves as the catalyst for change in environmental, social, and corporate governance issues, the advent of climate litigation initiated by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) offers a compelling turn of events. Responsible businesses must engage with activism, for it is the vanguard of societal transformation. In recent times, ClientEarth’s legal battle against [...]
Igniting Change Under Smoky Skies: The White House Rally Amplifying Climate Urgency October 16, 2023 On a hazy day tinted with the remnants of distant wildfires, hundreds of protesters, clad with both determination and N95 masks, assembled to protest against fossil fuel development at the White House on June 8, 2023. The rally, organised by People vs Fossil Fuels, was an expression of frustration and demand, targeting President Biden’s apparent [...]
UN Climate Ambition Summit: Activism and Corporate Awareness October 16, 2023 By SIGWATCH The UN Climate Ambition Summit, an international gathering that brings together world leaders, corporations, and civil society to discuss and commit to specific actions to tackle climate change, serves as a focal point for discussions on global environmental policy. The summit is a veritable playground for activism, as it offers NGOs, advocacy groups, [...]
Why Companies Should Listen to Activists: A Strategic Imperative October 16, 2023 By SIGWATCH In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the relationship between corporations and activists has often been fraught with tension. Yet, dismissing activists as mere disruptors underestimates not only their influence but also the critical insights they offer. Far from being just noise on the perimeter, activists often serve as society’s early-warning system. They highlight [...]