Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
The 2012 Oscars (for sustainability)
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 03-02-2012
Oscar season is upon us and all eyes fall upon Hollywood to see who will collect the little golden statues. This year’s Oscars looks set to be as formulaic as previous years with the usual culprits nominated. I have no shame in admitting that I am a sucker for the Oscars and have frequently stayed up to the early hours of the morning to watch the ceremony.
To CRC or not to CRC that is the question
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 08-11-2011
Before today making a connection between Manchester United and British American Tobacco (BAT) might have been difficult. Arguably, they both export products which are both loved and loathed equally by different populations of the public. However, whereas Manchester United are used to topping the tables it might be more of a surprise for BAT to find themselves at the top of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) rankings.
A lesson from Nan
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 05-08-2011
The other night on a phone call to my Nan she described the recent news as ‘awfully apocalyptic’. Now, to be fair my Nan does have a tendency to exaggerate. She once said she had seen David Beckham in her toast. However, much to my surprise I was amazed by the triptych of stories that had led her to such a dramatic conclusion.
A lesson in transparency
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 08-06-2011
All good pirate sea tales have a hidden treasure map and a climactic scene where the crew from one ship boards another.
Selfridges the new ‘plaice’ to campaign
Submitted by Robert Nuttall on 02-06-2011
Selfridges on Oxford Street is the place to shop if you’re into fashion and design. On every floor and at every turn one sees beautifully designed items. Their window displays, works of art in themselves, show off the luxury products they sell and, up until June 12th, you can see the new item they are promoting - an environmental campaign.
Puma – Sustainability is nothing, just do it
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 19-05-2011
Puma have long been the sloganless sports brand. Nike, of course just do it and for Adidas impossible is nothing. But this week Puma demonstrated you don’t need an aspirational slogan to make an impact and what’s more they showed exactly how to measure their impact as they became the first major company in the world to put a financial value on the eco services they use to produce their products.
Sustainable CSR
Submitted by Daniel Rolle on 13-04-2011
Last month, MHP hosted a Luxury Marketing Council Europe discussion on the role of CSR in the fashion world. The event was chaired by the eminent Professor Frances Corner, OBE, head of the London College of Fashion – and MHP’s Robert Nuttall, Managing Director of our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability practice, was a member of the panel.
Greenpeace turns attention on Chevron
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 30-03-2011
Greenpeace continues to lead the way amongst environmental NGOs in harnessing the power of social media to spread campaign messages.
A fashionable debate
Submitted by MHP on 24-03-2011
Yesterday evening, MHP played host to the Luxury Marketing Council Europe, a collaborative organisation representing more than 875 major luxury goods and services companies worldwide.
Natalie Portman's dress shows the way
Submitted by Ryan Lewis on 04-03-2011
Last week at the pre Oscar Vanity fair party Natalie Portman turned heads in her ethereal white dress. But it wasn’t Dior or Versace. It was a $49.95 dress from H&M made from 100% recycled polyester. The dress was from H&M’s recently launched Conscious range and is one of many examples of the recent trend in retailers launching or expanding their ‘eco’ or ‘sustainable’ clothing ranges.