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.

The Impact World this Week: 29 February 2024

Your quick guide to the news in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. This week: WFTO calls for Gaza ceasefire, the link between gender inequality and climate change, and a new resource for impact-focused VCs.

The Impact World this Week: 22 February 2024

Your quick guide to the news in social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business. This week: Danone condemned for plastic pollution, impact jargon reaches 'criminal' levels, and The Body Shop closures confirmed.