Nicole Clucas and Jeremy Cohen examine what COP27 has in store for the world. Spoiler: it’s acrimony and disappointment. But action and honesty are needed more than ever and this year might be the first time COP acknowledges the scientific consensus: that we are already living through climate change and the ‘avoidance’ ship has sailed.
Read MoreBlurred and Deverill hosted a webinar this week on major changes to ESG reporting. Managing and reporting ESG risk is already a significant challenge, and over the next three to four years, it’s about to become even more complex.
Read MoreIn the first of our ‘View from the Fireside’ series, in which we share a snapshot of some of the knowledge and training sessions we’ve been hosting internally, Nathalie Diepstraten writes about The Authority Gap and why we’re all losing out.
Read MoreHave we passed “peak ESG”? No, we haven’t. Not even close, argues Blurred Partner Matt Peacock. In fact, we’re at the threshold of the biggest change in ESG reporting in a generation, the changes are coming fast, and many - or most - businesses are miles off being prepared.
Read MoreIn episode 13 of DNAYF, the podcast from ESGP advisory firm Blurred, founder Nik Govier talks to Blurred Creative Cohort member Greg Bunbury. Greg is an award-winning creative, designer and D&I consultant. who curates and designs the Black Outdoor Art project.
Read MoreCEO Nik Govier reflects on the two years since first applying for Blueprint status.
Read MoreOur CEO Nik Govier elaborates on a core Blurred belief: companies that have the greatest potential to do harm also, by definition, have the greatest potential to do good - as long as there is intent and action and a commitment to betterment.
Read MoreThe Blurred podcast is back. In episode 12 of Do Not Adjust Your Focus, Nik talks to Lynne Franks, PR legend, activist, writer and spokeswoman for women’s issues.
Read MoreAgainst the backdrop of social and regulatory pressure over the past two decades, investors are driving purposeful change as part of risk management. Now consumers have realised that they can affect change as well. A paper by Lejohn Dillon and Yashvee Kalia on the ESG dynamics changing consumer purchase intent.
Read More(Or why you can’t talk about the good you purport to do until you’ve disclosed the harm you do). Transcript of keynote speech given to the PRCA International Summit on 23 March by co-founder Stuart Lambert
Read MoreConsultant Philippa Chikwedze writes about what Blurred being a B-Corp means to her
Read MoreBlurred’s Lejohn Dillon: “The fact that DEI is so widely championed in contemporary society has been a much needed and long-awaited change. However, there’s a potentially unpopular opinion that our industry really needs to hear: aesthetic diversity does not necessarily equate to diversity of thought.”
Read MoreJeremy Cohen and Nicole Clucas explain the coming stakeholder hurricane, and what companies need to do to get ahead of it. “Businesses must stop treating their stakeholders like idiots. It’s about what you do, not what you say. Climate Action is the new game in town, and even the best communications can’t make actions out of words.”
Read MoreThe scale of our environmental problems can seem too vast, too complex for us as individuals to feel like our actions can be a meaningful part of the solution. This helplessness is a problem for brands that want - or need - to incite positive behaviour change among their consumer base. The answer is optimism, and showing that others are taking action too, writes co-founder Stuart Lambert.
Read MoreToday we officially changed from Blurred.london to Blurred.global. But we won’t be doing the (outdated) thing of opening international offices, because the world has changed…
Read MoreIf all goes to plan, the new International Sustainability Standards Board will apply the principles of public company financial reporting to every aspect of ESG disclosure. By Matt Peacock.
Read MoreWe’re very happy to welcome four new consultants to the Blurred team, after a year of 73% growth.
Read MoreOur CEO talks openly about the ups and downs of Blurred’s first three years, and why we remain focused on what really matters.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce a major new expansion, as Jenny Pape joins us to head up a new specialist ESG recruitment offer.
Read MoreWe’re beyond happy to announce our very own Rachel Minty’s promotion to Managing Director.
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