What is a disruptor? - Business Leader
Sep 27, 2018 · What is a disruptor? You’ve probably heard the term used in business circles or in management training sessions. Perhaps you haven’t really thought too much about it or conversely, you may be longing to find out more about what a disrupter actually is. To understand what a disrupter is, we must first look at the...
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The dark environmental impacts of our Christmas season
Dec 14, 2018 · Christmas – a time of indulgent over-consumptions with friends and family and an industry worth £42bn to the UK economy. It may seem like the most wonderful time of the year, but our annual festivities have some shocking environmental consequences. Christmas dinners – 150 million miles worth of carbon emissions Environmentalists argue Christmas is the...
25 sustainable UK companies that are out to save the planet
May 24, 2019 · You can’t escape it in the news: climate change is upon us. Resources may be scarce, biodiversity may be threatened, and the situation may be dire – but here is a list of 25 UK businesses which are doing their bit to save the planet. 1. Aerial Power London-based Aerial Power has created a drone-based system...
Who are the top 32 ESG pioneers in the UK? - Business Leader
Dec 7, 2021 · For our latest Top 32 list, we’ve profiled the UK’s leading ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) businesses and the senior figures that lead them. Following the fallout of COP26 and the business community’s shift to a more sustainable and socially-conscious future, these businesses have shone through as leading the way within their respective industries. How...
The rise and fall of the Yellow Pages - Business Leader
Feb 22, 2024 · The Yellow Pages used to make life easier for everyone. By sorting businesses alphabetically into categories, it streamlined finding products and services and changed how small businesses reached customers. But after being a permanent fixture in British households for more than 50 years, the final version of the print edition of Yellow Pages was delivered...
What is the difference between ESG and CSR? - Business Leader
Sep 2, 2021 · Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are two terms that are used when discussing how socially conscious a business is. But as there is some overlap between them, many are curious to learn what is the difference between ESG and CSR. So, as part of our sustainability month here at Business...
Reading: Where businesses are ‘tripping over international ...
Feb 11, 2020 · An ‘epicentre for technology’ that is overflowing with management talent and international giants, Reading has emerged in recent years as a commercial centre of sufficient power to reverse its traditional outflow of talent to London. In the latest in a new series of city spotlight features, Business Leader spoke to some of the area’s key...
Who are the UK’s top 32 commercial property leaders?
Aug 24, 2021 · For our latest Top 32 list, Business Leader has profiled the UK’s leading commercial property firms and their leaders. How have the top 32 been chosen? These individuals and their companies have been selected for this list by our readers and subscribers. This list is in no particular order. Rachel Bell Women in Property (WIP)...
Biggest businesses that went bust due to COVID-19
Apr 1, 2021 · Despite entering the first lockdown over a year ago, the effect of COVID-19 on all aspects of UK life is still being felt. One area that is certainly feeling its adverse effects is the economy. Gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 9.9% in 2020, giving you an idea of the damage endured. According to a...