Miles Spencer, Author at Union town news

Mexico: CSR cases supporting local suppliers and reducing urban waste

Social Responsibility

Mexico’s CSR programs supporting local suppliers and reducing urban waste through circular procurement

Miles Spencer

Mexico faces two intersecting sustainability challenges: a high volume of urban waste and a need to strengthen the competitiveness of local suppliers. Major urban centers generate millions of tons of…

5 ways that Riccardo Tisci will transform Burberry

Culture and Entertainment

Riccardo Tisci’s fusion of European couture and urban style

Miles Spencer

Riccardo Tisci stands at the intersection of high fashion and street culture, blending the exclusivity of luxury houses with the authenticity of urban style. Over the last two decades, Tisci…

Why is stakeholder capitalism changing reporting and disclosure expectations?

Investments and Business

The rise of stakeholder capitalism and its effect on disclosure norms

Miles Spencer

Stakeholder capitalism is a model of value creation that expands corporate responsibility beyond shareholders to include employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and the environment. This shift recognizes that long-term business success…

Grenada: tourism CSR cases supporting local jobs and coastal protection

Social Responsibility

Grenada’s tourism CSR linking local jobs with coastal ecosystem protection

Miles Spencer

Grenada, known as the "Spice Isle" in the southeastern Caribbean and home to about 112,000 people, relies extensively on its coastal assets to sustain its economy and local livelihoods. Tourism…

What is the business case for biodiversity and nature-related risk management?

Investments and Business

Integrating biodiversity considerations into corporate risk frameworks

Miles Spencer

Biodiversity and healthy ecosystems underpin economic activity, supply chain stability, and long-term value creation. The business case for biodiversity and nature-related risk management is grounded in the recognition that companies…

Albania: CSR examples supporting sustainable tourism and cultural heritage protection

Social Responsibility

improving visitor management in Albania with corporate social responsibility

Miles Spencer

Albania is a nation distinguished by abundant archaeological treasures, varied natural scenery and a swiftly expanding flow of visitors, where sustainable tourism and the safeguarding of cultural heritage remain essential…

How are regulators shaping sustainable finance product design?

Investments and Business

Regulatory objectives behind sustainable finance product design

Miles Spencer

Sustainable finance has moved from niche to mainstream, and regulators are a central force behind that shift. Through disclosure mandates, classification systems, product governance rules, and supervisory guidance, authorities are…

Investments and Business

Discover luxury apartments for sale in Panama with exclusive beach access

Miles Spencer

Panama continues to stand out as a prime destination for anyone looking to invest or settle in a place that merges high living standards, expanding urban development, and close contact…

Meet the Saturday Night Designers: OFW Fall 2024 — Omaha Fashion Week

Investments and Business

The singular vision of John Galliano’s style

Miles Spencer

From his early years as a Central Saint Martins graduate to his groundbreaking leadership at fashion houses such as Dior and Maison Margiela, John Galliano stands as a captivating and…