Posts by Donna Okell
From climate anxiety to action
from climate anxiety to climate action – help us be the change our children deserve
Read MoreWhy the Business for Good Festival is important to me.
I wanted to share why this event, and what it represents, is important to me. I think we’re all pretty aware of the ecological and climate crisis we’re facing. The solutions are clear. We have to make a change, in the way we live, think, and do business for the better. with compassion & action…
Read Moreyour customers and employees care about your impact
Did you know that the majority of people care more about the difference your business is making to people and planet than they do about the profit you’re making? People care about your impact. Research by B Lab UK* shows that 72% of people in the UK believe that businesses should be legally accountable for…
Read MoreTravel: part of the climate solution conversation
UK for Good Member, David Atkin, Founder Atkin Jones, and MD at Sanderson Phillips, works really hard to find climate solutions and an active advocate for climate justice. We asked him to write a blog sharing his thoughts on how the travel industry fits into the climate conversation… Midway through 2019, we realised there was…
Read MoreBuilding a cohesive culture that performs
Effective companies are the ones that value social cohesion rather than star performers
Read MoreCOP27: what’s new?
New news or old news? As COP 27 draws to a close, I remain hopeful for outcomes that will bring united, global change; on the other hand I’m disappointed by the lack of action and ambition in reaching goals. So, is it working? We’ve had 27 global Climate Change Conferences over 30 years, to steer…
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