Richard Howitt

The role of company Chief Sustainability Officers and of sustainability teams is fast changing - but how? Listen to the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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The latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast focuses on the 'G' in ESG, discussing 'Principles on Climate & Nature Governance' from the World Economic Forum.

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Sustainable Switch Climate Focus: The Southern Hemisphere’s record heat While a lot of us in the Northern Hemisphere have been experiencing cold spells, heavy snow and rainfall, those of us in the South have been battling droughts and facing record heat.

Whilst the Northern Hemisphere is freezing, we shouldn't overlook further evidence of global warming in the Southern Hemisphere at present, with record high temperatures in Australia and wild fires raging across Argentina and Chile. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

How companies can undertake worker-centric human rights due diligence.Listen to the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast as the OECD Forum on garment & footwear meets.

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The inside story of European Sustainability Reporting Standards from the Chair, as he steps down. Hear the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast just released.

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Sales of new electric vehicles exceed new petrol cars in Europe for the first time. Thanks @carbonbrief.org

Two weeks to go until the Skytop Strategies’ Shareholder Engagement & Communication Summit in London on 5 February. Full agenda and registration details: www.skytopstrategies.com/conferences-... As Co-Chair I can bring some friends/colleagues for free. Contact me: www.richardhowitt.com/contact

How far has sustainability really gone? Listen to a special Responsible Business debate to mark the 100th 'Frankly Speaking' podcast, which I am proud to host.

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#RBC #CSR

Why Greenland is "the canary in the coal mine" for climate change.

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How well are International Financial Institutions (IFIs) backing business in the sustainability transition? Listen to the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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Congratulations to @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org for comprehensively rebutting a right-wing think tank report which totally misrepresents the cost of Net Zero transition in the U.K. Renewables are 10-20 times cheaper than the fossil fuel alternative. www.linkedin.com/posts/richar... @carbonbrief.org

Now Every Business will have to Examine the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence In the second of three articles for Sustainable Brands from the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025, Richard Howitt finds that the ethics of AI can no...

Responsible AI isn't an issue for tech companies alone - it's now an issue for every company.

Catch up my article published by @sustainablebrands.bsky.social

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#artificialintelligence #AIethics #responsibleAI

Listen to the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast for predictions on the most important developments in 2026 with my guests, two renowned sustainability journalists:

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How Can Companies Assess Human Rights Risk in Conflict Zones? In the final installment of a three-article series for Sustainable Brands from the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025, Richard Howitt finds that it i...

If conducting business in conflict zones whilst respecting human rights is one of the biggest challenges, how can investors get the data they need to assess their investment in that business? Read my article just published by @sustainablebrands.bsky.social
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YouTube video by Frank Bold #97 Matt Orsagh: Is There a Case for Degrowth?

Degrowth or 'forced green growth'? Listen to the arguments with my guest @mattorsagh.bsky.social in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast.

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#beyondGDP

A very Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and a peaceful and successful New Year to all. Richard Thanks to all friends and colleagues with whom I have worked this year, including: *… | ... A very Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and a peaceful and successful New Year to all. Richard Thanks to all friends and colleagues with whom I have worked this year, including: * Wro...

A very Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates it and a peaceful and successful New Year to all.

Richard

Thanks to all friends and colleagues with whom I have worked this year.

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OUT NOW! The definitive guide to the EU Omnibus of sustainability laws, finally agreed this week. Listen to the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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As the EU Omnibus of sustainability laws is agreed, what was the influence from the U.S. Government and corporations? Listen to the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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#euomnibus #csrd #csddd | Richard Howitt The outcome of the Trialogue on the EU Omnibus of sustainability laws reported this morning is sadly deeply flawed. The dropping of any requirement for company climate transition plans is desperatel...

The outcome of the Trialogue on the EU Omnibus of sustainability laws reported this morning is sadly deeply flawed. See my full statement at:
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#EUOmnibus #CSDDD #CSRD

Today we've reached a total of 50,000 unique listeners to our 'Frankly Speaking' responsible business podcast, which I am deeply proud to host.

Thank-you to all our listeners, our guests and our colleagues in Frank Bold.

Indeed, let's make that 50,000 thanks!

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Five key take-aways from sessions I led on the corporate sustainability reporting landscape with major companies and on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards, at the Corporate Disclosures 2025 Conference today. www.linkedin.com/posts/richar...
#CorporateDisclosures2025 #cd25 #CSRD

There really is a business case for companies to respect human rights. Hear about a new @undp.org study showing how, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
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#iss2025 #isscrb2025 #indiaandsustainabilitystandards | Richard Howitt In a very sad week, I have been pleased to be in an atmosphere where sustainable business is optimistic, innovative and very much valued for meeting the challenges of the future - at the 12th 'India a...

It is possible that leadership in sustainability in the world is shifting from Europe to Asia and the experience of this week's 'India and Sustainability Standards' 2025 Summit gives plenty of evidence that this is true. See my take-aways: www.linkedin.com/posts/richar...
#ISS2025 #ISSCRB2025

#omnibus #csrd #csddd | Richard Howitt I am so sorry that as the world meets for climate talks, in the European Parliament centre-right MEPs joined far right climate change denying MEPs to remove companies' obligation to draw up climate tr...

I am so sorry that as the world meets for climate talks, in the European Parliament centre-right MEPs joined far right climate change denying MEPs to remove companies' obligation to draw up climate transition plans. See my full reading of what happened: www.linkedin.com/posts/richar...

To win the battle against climate change, we have to enable high-emitting heavy industries to decarbonise. The latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast explains how:

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I very much look forward to this year's flagship India conference on sustainability standards for business 12-14 November in Delhi, when I'll speak on sustainable B2B cooperation and on the link between trade and sustainability. To join us: event.godreamcast.com/reg-events/g... #ISS2025 #CRB

Very simple message from America's first Pope. Will it be heard?

Why the Global South wants mandatory due diligence by companies on supply chains. Hear the case example of Thailand, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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The 'Sea-Change needed. A lay guide to degradation of marine ecosystems, the link to climate and what we need to do to maintain biodiversity of sealife for the future. Read my essay presented to this week's Critical Fish exhibition and programme in Hull www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk/essays/blog-...

Should we measure product not company sustainability? Find out in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:

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