Author Archives: William Haviland
Carbon capture looms, as the coal collects
An interesting article appeared in a recent edition of the Times, citing current levels of coal storage at power stations up and down the country. Apparently “Britain’s coal mountain has soared to its highest level in nearly 15 years”, as … Continue reading
The value of the CSR circuit
The other day we received an email here at CO3 Towers, alerting us to a number of forthcoming CSR industry events that we might wish to consider attending. Nothing too unusual in that – we are a CSR consultancy after … Continue reading
Business clarity over CSR policy?
The Times’ City Diary column recently hinted at a potential “hatchet job” on Michael O’Leary [Chief Executive of Ryanair], by the hand of a well-known and long-standing BBC documentary series. This got us thinking – as we naturally do – … Continue reading
Potential profit in a Primark ‘Plan A’?
Primark, a discount fashion retailer that has been one of the UK’s high street success stories, recently predicted a buoyant set of results. The company looks set to provide parent company Associated British Foods with a much needed profits injection, … Continue reading
Time to get responsible about investment?
A recent article in the Financial Times considers the increasing importance being afforded to ‘responsible investment’, and centrally its impact on the global fund management community. The article cites the recent actions of the ‘UN Principles for Responsible Investment’, – … Continue reading
The complexities of reputation management
An article appearing in today’s ‘Times Online’ unveils the outcome of a recent race discrimination case, concerning a well known consumer products company. The decision of the court may affect brand value, and highlights the often complex issues large businesses face … Continue reading