News and Views

Twelve years ago, a few social enteprises showed how they could help the London Olympics to be a better event; this year, Paris 2024 demonstrates how it can be done at scale.

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: FT recognises growing importance of impact investment, UK government names minister for social enterprise (among many other roles), Indian government notes development impact bond’s success, and more. ​​​​​​

Paris 2024’s active strategy to support social enterprises to access contracts is hailed a success by organisers. And many hope a role in the global sporting spectacle could be a game-changer for the sector.

The country’s social enterprises are providing jobs that contribute to creating a stronger, fairer economy, argues the latest Social Enterprise UK research.

The green transition can be win-win for people and planet, but practical examples are important, otherwise the fight against climate change will be very hard to sell – and our top story this week is a demonstration of how it works. 

ESG is due for a rebrand, says The Big Issue's Klara Kozlov. Instead of the “tired controversy” over its relevance, the debate has now moved on to how to measure the impact of investment decisions on people’s real lives.

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: Von der Leyen snubs the social economy, Darren Walker to leave the Ford Foundation, Havas agencies lose their B Corp status, and more. 

Worsening ocean health, staff shortages in the marine industry, young people out of work – problems that add up to one obvious solution for Sea Ranger Service. The founder tells us why he resisted pressure to focus on just one issue.

From banking to politics, or economics to education, a “contrarian spirit” is one of the characteristics that shone through for Anna Patton, as she reflects on her exclusive interview with Muhammad Yunus.