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The superhero firms helping out in the coronavirus crisis →

April 20, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

When we asked for examples of firms being generous with time and resources, we were flooded. THE GUARDIAN

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April 20, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
coronavirus, covid-19, companies
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Preventing the next pandemic may start with supply chains →

April 06, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Pandemics haven’t always been top of mind for investors focused on environmental, social and governance issues. But a handful have been warning for years that some corporate practices—particularly those in global supply chains—lay the groundwork for them. BLOOMBERG

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April 06, 2020 /Oliver Gordon
pandemics, supply chain, companies
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Good company: the capitalists putting purpose ahead of profit →

December 04, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

As protest and environmental alarm escalate, a new breed of business is prioritising values other than money and growth. THE GUARDIAN

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December 04, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
capitalism, reform, companies
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Climate activists urge corporations To 'give a s**t' about amazon deforestation →

October 01, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

Protests are targeting companies that haven't met their own pledges, demanding they "step up" in the climate change fight. THE HUFFINGTON POST

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October 01, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
climate activism, corporations, amazon, companies, deforestation
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From Ikea to Gap, firms aim to use scarce water more wisely →

August 27, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

With population growth and climate change making water a scarcer resource, companies say using water wisely is key to remaining profitable. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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August 27, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
climate change, water crisis, waste, companies
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