Author Archives: Mike Tuffrey

Do investors care about sustainability?

Posted on 22nd February 2018 by Mike Tuffrey

They say they do, but companies are not good at giving them what they need – or so I found out during a conference we held this week at my consultancy, Corporate Citizenship.  Yesterday was a first for us at … Continue reading →

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’Tis the season of… too much consumption, and year end predictions

Posted on 14th December 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

 As the year 2017 draws to a close, I’ll hazard a prediction about a rising trend for 2018 – a backlash by consumers about how companies use their data. As I write, here in London the shops are full. Households … Continue reading →

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The impact potential – next steps on corporate community investment

Posted on 25th October 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

Two decades ago, a few pioneering companies came together in London to form a benchmarking group and that has now gone worldwide.  So what’s next for community investment?  Last week I spent an energising day in the company of 70 … Continue reading →

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Dull but important – why corporate governance matters

Posted on 11th September 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

We’re starting to see a new approach to how our major corporations are governed and held to account. However few are getting excited about it. Talk about corporate governance and most people’s eyes glaze over. When the Financial Reporting Council … Continue reading →

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Responsible business and the dogs that didn’t bark

Posted on 20th July 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

With the UK election over and the government up and running, what are the prospects for responsible business now, and how will the recently released Taylor Review of employment status change expectations. On the face of it, normal politics in … Continue reading →

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Steady as she goes

Posted on 13th June 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

With the UK general election over, what did it tell us about the continued relevance of corporate responsibility and sustainability? Four things at least, despite the lack of debate. Prediction is a mug’s game.  In guessing numbers of seats in … Continue reading →

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The change election – time for business to decide

Posted on 17th May 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

With the election battle gathering pace in the UK, big business is keeping its head down, despite having much at stake. Mike Tuffrey reads the early runes as the contest unfolds. The pundits will tell you that political parties adopt … Continue reading →

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The price of democracy: defending civil society

Posted on 13th April 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

Companies should do more to protect civil society, even if that means defending their critics from oppressive governments. Think of business involvement in politics, and the murky world of backhanders and behind-the-scenes lobbying may spring to mind. However, define the … Continue reading →

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Take responsibility

Posted on 9th March 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

When Uber’s boss fell out with one of his drivers, the video went viral. In the process he’s taught us all a lesson about true responsibility. It’s pretty ironic, I suppose. The digital revolution has enabled Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick, … Continue reading →

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Why ESG matters

Posted on 8th February 2017 by Mike Tuffrey

It’s not exactly as easy as ABC, but ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – is the key to investors getting traction on the behaviour of companies they own.  Forgive me if a note of grumpiness creeps into this comment. … Continue reading →

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