As head of Virgin Unite, Jean Oelwang brings together the social and business sectors as a force for good. With a wealth of commercial skills and a spell working with America's poor behind her, she's well placed to bridge the gap
Companies with large carbon footprints are to be policed by the Environment Agency from April. Cutting emissions will bring rewards but there are heavy penalties for poor performers
Vulnerable after the 1970s oil crisis, Denmark turned into a trailblazer for renewable energy. As eyes turn towards a critical UN summit in Copenhagen, does this small, self-sufficient nation hold answers to the climate change challenge?
The government has set aside £250m for low-carbon transport, a large chunk of which will go towards schemes to promote electric cars. Here, we look at five of the most interesting
As the financial squeeze continues, businesses are finding innovative ways to support good causes. Rather than simply handing over the cash, many become directly involved in running charities. We explore a new era for philanthropy
From reaching out to deprived inner-city youth to teaching vital numeracy and literacy skills in the community, there's a strong business case for volunteering through the workplace
The government is keen to lead on climate change, but has discovered an unlikely ally in big business. Is this a cynical marketing ploy or a measured response to a global crisis?
Corporate sponsorship of academic research into sustainability and investment in other CSR programmes is often seen as little more than expensive PR. How can you convince stakeholders that your intentions are honourable?
Social intrapreneurs, who launch large-scale community projects from inside big businesses, are being hailed as the new wave in CSR. But practical, economic and cultural obstacles stand in their path
As companies grasp for ethical credentials, the social-enterprise tag is being abused. But some ethical-business leaders are striving to clarify this misunderstood term
The number of climate change-related jobs in the workplace is growing, which means more UK boardrooms could be welcoming a corporate social responsibility director to the table.
The UK's marine energy start-ups are among the most innovative and enterprising companies in the world. But can they grow fast enough to help make this country a world leader in renewable energy?
After 60 years of wanton environmental destruction we are on the edge of a climate catastrophe—but Jonathon Porritt is optimistic that we'll put it right
Climate change has spawned a booming market in emissions trading, with the UK quickly becoming its hub. It has also created a new breed of business leader, the environmental capitalist
The worldwide investment community is now a vociferous participant in the climate-change debate—not least because it is predicted that this is where big profits will come from in the future
He's joined forces with ex-American vice-president and environmental campaigner Al Gore to form Generation but can he combine big returns with taking sustainability to the masses?
