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April 5, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang ...

It is going to be difficult for firms to position DEI policies to appeal to both US and European government customers

Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang on a minute, says the US
March 13, 2025
Analysis, Features
Peter Smith
"Purpose" is changing for all of us

The most fundamental ‘purpose’ in coming years will be keeping ourselves safe from harm

"Purpose" is changing for all of us
February 24, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?

A recent shocking case in the UK highlighted that modern slavery is all around us

Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?
February 2, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!

The Scope 3 Peer Group event was an encouraging success story

Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!
January 14, 2025
News, Analysis
Peter Smith
Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts ...

The UK came close to electricity demand exceeding supply last week. Is the rush towards decarbonisation of the power network threatening supply continuity?

Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts in the UK
Peter Smith
April 5, 2025
News, Analysis

Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang on a minute, says the US

Peter Smith
April 5, 2025
News, Analysis
Accenture loses out due to lack of DEI - hang on a minute, says the US

It is going to be difficult for firms to position DEI policies to appeal to both US and European government customers

Tagged: DEI, Accenture, US, UK, Marketing

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Peter Smith
March 13, 2025
Analysis, Features

"Purpose" is changing for all of us

Peter Smith
March 13, 2025
Analysis, Features
"Purpose" is changing for all of us

The most fundamental ‘purpose’ in coming years will be keeping ourselves safe from harm

Tagged: Politics, Environment, climate change

Comment
Peter Smith
February 24, 2025
News, Analysis

Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?

Peter Smith
February 24, 2025
News, Analysis
Would you like Modern Slavery with your burgers?

A recent shocking case in the UK highlighted that modern slavery is all around us

Tagged: Modern slavery, Legislation, Human rights

Comment
Peter Smith
February 2, 2025
News, Analysis

Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!

Peter Smith
February 2, 2025
News, Analysis
Scope 3 Peer Group Provides Some Hope!

The Scope 3 Peer Group event was an encouraging success story

Tagged: Scope 3, Emissions, Procurement

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Peter Smith
January 14, 2025
News, Analysis

Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts in the UK

Peter Smith
January 14, 2025
News, Analysis
Calm weather may lead to potential power cuts in the UK

The UK came close to electricity demand exceeding supply last week. Is the rush towards decarbonisation of the power network threatening supply continuity?

Tagged: Net Zero, electricity, Weather, Politics

Comment
Peter Smith
December 29, 2024
People, Good practice

Gareth Rhys Williams Reflects - the Full Interview

Peter Smith
December 29, 2024
People, Good practice
Gareth Rhys Williams Reflects - the Full Interview

My full interview with Gareth Rhys Williams, the UK government’s Chief Commercial Officer, 2016-24

Tagged: Government policy, People, Interview

Comment
Peter Smith
December 23, 2024
Features, Analysis

Fungi!

Peter Smith
December 23, 2024
Features, Analysis
Fungi!

Fungi has a major role to play in terms of sustainability, and the benefits and potential are amazing.

Tagged: fungi, biodiveristy, emissions, pollution, Environment

Comment
Peter Smith
November 10, 2024
News, Analysis

UK Net Zero Electricity Grid by 2030? Not a Chance

Peter Smith
November 10, 2024
News, Analysis
UK Net Zero Electricity Grid by 2030? Not a Chance

A new report suggests that it is possible we could have a UK net zero electricity grid by 2030 but there are some HUGE conditions attached.

Tagged: Net zero, Electricity, UK, Politics

Comment
Peter Smith
November 4, 2024
News, Analysis

Flooding disaster in Spain raises difficult issues

Peter Smith
November 4, 2024
News, Analysis
Flooding disaster in Spain raises difficult issues

The terrible floods in Spain highlight infrastruture issues and a lack of adaptation or preparedness

Tagged: Disasters, Floods, climate change, Emissions, spain

Comment
Peter Smith
October 8, 2024
News, Analysis

Will Carbon Capture & Storage Help Decarbonise the UK?

Peter Smith
October 8, 2024
News, Analysis
Will Carbon Capture & Storage Help Decarbonise the UK?

The UK government announced a programme to support carbon capture and storage projects. But opinions differ on whether this is an appropriate use of public money in terms of reducing emissions.

Tagged: emissions, Decarbonization, Energy, politics, finance

Comment
Peter Smith
September 28, 2024

Are countries adapting successfully to climate change?

Peter Smith
September 28, 2024
Are countries adapting successfully to climate change?

Countries need to improve the resilience of infrastructure to adapt to climate change - but maybe not by importing water from Norway!

Tagged: Water, Resilience, Cllmate change, Infrastructure

Comment
Peter Smith
September 2, 2024
News, Analysis

Can Labour lead the UK to decarbonised power generation by 2030?

Peter Smith
September 2, 2024
News, Analysis
Can Labour lead the UK to decarbonised power generation by 2030?

It seems unlikely that the UK can hit its target to de-carbonise the power generation system by 2030, and attempting to do so may be very expensive.

Tagged: Emissions, Net zero, Power, Government policy

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Peter Smith
August 16, 2024
News, Analysis

Mars shows purpose in the dairy sector - but acquires ultra-processed food giant Kellanova

Peter Smith
August 16, 2024
News, Analysis
Mars shows purpose in the dairy sector - but acquires ultra-processed food giant Kellanova

Mars is doing interesting sustainability work in the dairy sector - but has bought Kellanova, not exactly known for its healthy products

Tagged: Food, Agriculture, finance, Emissions, Dairy

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Peter Smith
July 19, 2024
Good practice, News

A Worthwhile "Purpose" Initiative - Helping ex-Offenders

Peter Smith
July 19, 2024
Good practice, News
A Worthwhile "Purpose" Initiative - Helping ex-Offenders

James Timpson wants firms to emply more ex-offenders. How can procurement help?

Tagged: Social Value, Offenders, Public procurement, politics

Comment
Peter Smith
June 13, 2024
Analysis, News

UK Public Sector Food Procurement Report - Could Do Better

Peter Smith
June 13, 2024
Analysis, News
UK Public Sector Food Procurement Report - Could Do Better

A report from MP Will Quince looks at how UK public sector organistaions buy food, with an emphasis on health, local supply and sustainability.

Tagged: Food, Agriculture, Public sector

Comment
Peter Smith
June 3, 2024
Analysis, News

Agriculture at the Front Line of Climate Change

Peter Smith
June 3, 2024
Analysis, News
Agriculture at the Front Line of Climate Change

Agriculture is going to see major challenges arising from climate change.Price volatility and shortages are likely, but work to find more resilient crop varieties may mitigate the risks.

Tagged: climate change, Agriculture, Economics

Comment
Peter Smith
May 14, 2024
News, Analysis

Climate experts fear the worst in terms of global temperatures

Peter Smith
May 14, 2024
News, Analysis
Climate experts fear the worst in terms of global temperatures

A Guardian survey finds that most climate experts expect global temperature increase to exceed 2.5C.

Tagged: climate change, Science, Guardian

Comment
Peter Smith
April 15, 2024
News, Analysis

Controversy around SBTi Stance on Carbon Credits

Peter Smith
April 15, 2024
News, Analysis
Controversy around SBTi Stance on Carbon Credits

Controversy as SBTi “allows” carbon credits in net zero plans then faces staff revolt.

Tagged: SBTi, Governance, Carbon credits, Emissions, Net zero

Comment
Peter Smith
April 8, 2024
News, Analysis

EVs - Are Consumers Returning to Petrol?

Peter Smith
April 8, 2024
News, Analysis
EVs - Are Consumers Returning to Petrol?

Are consumers turning away from EVs? Market share for “pure” electic vehicles is declining in favour of hybrid and petrol models.

Tagged: Electric vehicles, Emissions, finance, Economics

Comment
Peter Smith
March 18, 2024
News, Good practice

Who do you want to do business with?

Peter Smith
March 18, 2024
News, Good practice
Who do you want to do business with?

Should buyers do business with Frank Hester? And how does his firm make such huge margins?

Tagged: Public sector, Ethics, Social Value

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