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UK, London - 23 September 2009
Arthur D. Little: Climate change creating competitive opportunities now
New report warns that companies must rethink their business models to survive an uncertain future
A new report by Arthur D. Little urges businesses across all sectors to consider the cost of carbon when planning for long-term growth, or risk losing out to sustainability-savvy competitors and new emerging market players. In "Ensuring survival: Business models in a low carbon world," the consultancy's Energy and Sustainability practices argue that in 2009, the carbon agenda will leave no business untouched, through multiple direct and indirect routes - from brand recognition, to the cost-base, to investors' perceptions of value.
UK, London - 10 September 2009
Integrity & Innovation Drive Value in Public Policy Engagement
With sustainability informing corporate and government agendas, Arthur D. Little highlights how a balanced policy engagement strategy contributes positively to the development process while also generating business value
What do carbon budgets, access to water, and supply chain labor conditions have in common? They are all fast moving areas of public policy development, and according to a new report by Arthur D, Little, areas where businesses can create value by contributing to the public debate. Ahead of December's United Nations Climate Change Conference Copenhagen, Arthur D. Little’s new report explains that as new channels open up for businesses to influence policy – locally, nationally, and globally – corporate engagement in the policy process is no easy feat. Illustrated using case studies from clothing retailer Levi Strauss & Co. and health and hygiene manufacturer Kimberly-Clark, the report likens sound corporate engagement to a balancing act: businesses need an approach that captures the opportunities associated with public policy engagement but also protects company integrity by working collaboratively and transparently.
UK, London - 21 November 2008
Arthur D. Little launches The Water Margin: How strategic management of water can grow business value
With two-thirds of the world to experience water shortages by 2025, a new report warns businesses: sink or swim
A new report from global management consultancy Arthur D Little warns businesses that a reactive response regarding water management can damage business performance. The report provides several illustrations of how water affects many businesses' financial performance. These include Électricité de France (EDF), which was hit by losses of approximately €300m when it had to close a quarter of its 58 plants due to water shortages and Anheuser-Busch, who suffered increased production costs due to water shortages in the supply chain.