News and Views

  • When fashion faces the future: the biomaterials startups going back to nature

    Our demand for more and more clothes is bad news for the planet. New, nature-derived materials promise a lighter footprint – but can they convince price-conscious shoppers, investors and retailers to take a leap into the unknown?

  • In conversation with Sir Ronald Cohen’s AI chatbot

    Sir Ronald Cohen, the impact investing pioneer, is pre-launching an artificial intelligence avatar which discusses his ideas and reflections. We put it to the test.

  • Social entrepreneurs and impact leaders celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours list 2025

    OBEs, CBEs and MBEs awarded to UK impact leaders and social entrepreneurs for their public service.

Accountancy can save the world: the prequel

Intangible assets have become a major consideration for investors, making up 90% of all enterprise value on the S&P 500. Yet our accounting system has failed to adapt, with real implications for sustainability. Our columnist suggests a simple fix.