EXPERT INSIGHT: New legislation puts social enterprises, co-operatives and other inclusive businesses at the centre of an economy that works for people, communities and the planet. And it’s part of a wider global conversation.
As tens of thousands of delegates gather in Paris this week for the ChangeNOW conference, we dive into challenging conversations on financing nature restoration, how to revive collective action in 2026 and fighting “greenhushing”.
In a review of the bloc’s Social Economy Action Plan, the EU Commission said progress is “tangible” but commits to doing more to “level the playing field” for the sector.
FILM: Do we grasp the latest AI technology to amplify our impact, or steer clear for fear of causing harm? At SEWF25 in Taipei we explored cutting edge ideas with leading social entrepreneurs, and dived into the ethical conundrums of AI with global experts.
Helen Trevaskis contemplates an uncomfortable question: when pennies are few and far between, should she be guiding them towards buying her organisation's product?
The Myners report should set the Co-operative Group on the road to recovery. But prickly issues abound. "It's longer term survival if it fails to grasp these nettles is much bleaker," says Dave Boyle adviser for the co-operative enterprise hub.
Some of Timpson's top employees have done time. Sophie Hudson speaks to Dennis Phillips, welfare manager and ambassador for the Timpson Foundation and finds that Timpsons is growing a high performing team and shrinking re-offending at the same time.
Billion dollar turnovers and guardians of social value define business as usual for the Tata group. Pioneers Post met with Subramanian Ramadorai, vice-chairman of Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest IT provider.
