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Green News

Tree-planting company sparks 17,000 hectare forest fire in Spain

The blaze was accidentally started by digging equipment as dry conditions have turned the region into a tinderbox.

Culture news

Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month?

As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message.

Tech News

Euroviews. Corporate climate ambitions fall short, but boards can act now

Climate goals are set too far in the future which places a greater burden on the next generation of shareholders and leaders.

Climate

Can the world’s largest cosmetics company reach carbon-neutrality by 2025?

L’Oréal’s Chief Sustainability Officer Alexandra Palt announces company-wide targets to combat climate change.

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Tech News

What is the global minimum tax deal and what will it mean?

In a momentous decision, 130 countries have agreed to set a global minimum on corporate tax at 15 per cent. But what does that mean in practice?

World News

More than 130 countries agree on 15% global minimum corporate tax

From 2023, multinational corporations will have to pay taxes in countries where they operate - not just where they have their headquarters.

Europe News

Ireland agrees to set historical minimum corporate tax rate

Ireland has agreed to adopt a 15% minimum corporate tax rate after several months of negotiations with the OECD.

Italy

G20 greenlights global corporate tax rate of at least 15%

Finance Ministers meet central bankers at the G20 in Venice with a view to stopping multinational companies from shifting profits into low-tax havens.

Sport

EURO 2020: 'Balance of power is shifting from sponsors to athletes'

Multiple players have recently removed bottles of #CocaCola and #Heineken from view at press conferences.

Green News

Euroviews. Shell climate case 'is a stark warning to any corporate polluter'

Shell’s inadequate targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions were considered to constitute a breach of its legal duty of care towards Dutch citizens.

Real Economy

Digital technology has kept us connected during the pandemic - how can it help Europe's recovery?

In partnership with The European Commission

Can the EU’s multi-billion pandemic recovery fund help Europe go fully digital? A century-old Danish manufacturer has made the switch to a fully digital production line and is already reaping the benefits. With the help of EU funds, many other SMEs are expected to follow suit.

Green News

What is greenwashing and why is it a problem?

Companies are using green credentials both to cover up scandals and to boost profit margins.

Target

SME Assembly - sustainability tops the agenda

Delegates set out to understand if companies betting on 'green' growth are making the right choice, what kind of support and funding is available and what challenges do they face

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Self-reporting of corporate wrongdoing should be further encouraged ǀ View

Encouraging the self-reporting of corporate wrongdoing and motivating responsible corporate citizens has a number of significant benefits.

France

Cannes Lions Festival - the growing trend of corporate social responsibility

Big advertisers, influencers, and business executives give their views on good corporate citizenship

USA

McDonald's flips its arches for Women's Day

It's the first year McDonald's celebrates International Women's Day this way, and some customers are lovin' it.

United Kingdom

Toys R Us goes into administration in the UK

It's hoped all or part of the British unit of Toys R US, which operates more than 100 stores across the UK, will be sold.

Green News

Building a kick-ass team

Unbreakable, invincible, indestructible: team building experiences

Business Series

Alphabet profits hit by record EU fine

Spain

Spain's Banco Popular brought back from the brink

Following Santander's last minute rescue of Spain's Banco Popular, European authorities have stepped in to avert a collapse.