In Doha’s Fading Light, a Call to Action (China Dialogue)

13 Oct 2008 – Article

Nationalistic tendencies have hindered the world’s ability to address developing countries’ interests. A solution that fosters cooperation while supporting the principles of sustainable development is crucial write John Elkington and Jodie Thorpe.

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Enter the Social Entrepreneur (Época Negócios)

25 Sep 2008 – Article

Enter the social entrepreneur, who we believe will increasingly be seen as a leading indicator of corporate innovation, resilience and, ultimately, longer-term sustainability.

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Supply and Demand (China Dialogue)

11 Sep 2008 – Article

The unsung heroes of globalisation are those working to help suppliers act effectively and sustainably, write John Elkington and Jodie Thorpe. Now nongovernmental groups are getting involved in the process.

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It's Family Business (Época Negócios)

25 Aug 2008 – Article

It's time to look closer at how family-owned businesses manage sustainability.

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Moving Beyond Philanthropy (China Dialogue)

31 Jul 2008 – Article

Chinese entrepreneurs contributed millions of dollars to earthquake relief efforts, a welcome upsurge in charitable giving. But for John Elkington and Jodie Thorpe, it is more important that businesses integrate social responsibility into their core

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Can We Have Sustainability Without Democracy? (Época Negócios)

28 Jul 2008 – Article

Is democracy necessary for sustainable development — or does it get in the way?

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Painful Lessons from a Laptop Storm (Época Negócios)

06 May 2008 – Article

How helpful is the unsupervised use of computers to children in poor countries?

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Painful Lessons From a Laptop Storm (China Dialogue)

01 May 2008 – Article

The One Laptop Per Child project promised new educational possibilities for children in the developing world, but it has not been without its problems. John Elkington and Jodie Thorpe report.

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People’s Car, Eco-Nightmare? (Época Negócios)

06 Mar 2008 – Article

Tata’s new brainchild, the Tata Nano, which has captured the public imagination. Known as the “People’s Car”, it is billed as the world’s cheapest car.

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Traceability in Overdrive (Época Negócios)

08 Feb 2008 – Article

Following a well-publicised series of product recalls by the US toymaker Mattel, the linked issues of supply chain management and product ‘traceability’ are back in the spotlight.

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Traceability - A New Perspective for Business (China Dialogue)

31 Jan 2008 – Article

Product recalls in China and elsewhere have forced the issue of supply chain management into the spotlight, write John Elkington & Jodie Thorpe. What are the implications for manufacturers, growers, retailers and consumers?

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Issue Brief: China

New landscapes

18 Dec 2007 – Article

China is a populous country of diverse cultures and regions undergoing monumental change. The pace of change is so rapid that tensions and instability are inevitable. For each of modern China’s many achievements, there are complex trade-offs.

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The Colour of Money (China Dialogue)

26 Nov 2007 – Article

Integrating environmental and social governance issues into investment decisions sounds like an impossible dream. But, say John Elkington & Jodie Thorpe, important initiatives are leading finance in the right direction.

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The Colour of Money (Época Negócios)

26 Sep 2007 – Article

Given the way in which the investment world is evolving in the US and EU, with huge volumes of money flowing to hedge funds and private equity groups, is this a sign that such actors could become more interested in greener money?

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The Dangers of Greenwashing (Época Negócios)

05 Sep 2007 – Article

Once again, there are growing concerns that corporations are busily at work with pots of greenwash, with serious implications for the credibility of the whole field of sustainability-linked communication.

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