Can Business Change the World? The Central Role of the “S” in ESG
Can businesses truly change the world? Increasingly, the answer points to yes, but only if they move beyond profit as…
Justice as an Ethical Principle
In my previous columns I described the Principles Approach to business ethics and indicated that the Big Three ethical principles…
Smart Shelf Strategies Can Help Stores Sell More and Waste Less
International Day of Zero Waste According to this year’s theme, it is important to reflect on our food consumption (what…
Managing Water for Life: Economic Institutions for Quantity and Quality
Water is fundamental to life. It sustains ecosystems, enables food production, supports industry, and underpins public health. Recognizing its essential…
The Big Three Ethical Guides for Business
Three approaches to business ethics contemplation include the Conventional Approach, discussed in my last column, the Principles Approach and the…
The Conventional Approach to Ethical Thinking
World Day of Social Justice Observing the UN World Day of Social Justice causes us to contemplate ethical thinking in…
Declining Business Ethics Continues
According to the most recent Gallup Poll (January 12, 2026), rating the honesty and ethics of various professions, business executives…
The circular economy – “Don’t throw away, repair!”
The term “circular economy” has now entered everyday speech but the essential message – the preservation of the value of…
Cultural and Religious Diversity in the Workplace: A Framework for Inclusive Organisations
Cultural and religious diversity has become an increasingly central issue for companies operating in today’s interconnected societies. International, European, and…
Innovative Pathways for a Blue and Circular Bioeconomy in Africa
For much too long, Africa has been facing food shortages. Nowadays, a range of food innovations are on the verge…