To address the challenge of forest degradation in Mu Cang Chai forest in Vietnam, Aiforgood Asia partnered with Crayon for its expertise in data and AI to develop a Proof-of-Concept computer vision-based solution that utilised remote sensing and Machine Learning to detect illegal cardamom...

According to the WEF, SMEs are key to a more sustainable future. But many don’t have the resources or a CSO to drive ESG strategies. Sorouch Kheradmand, Head of Partner Sustainability at Schneider Electric, talks about how businesses can still achieve environmental goals even with limited...

Ruari Cairns, Director of Risk Management and European Operations at Open Energy Market, explores the current energy landscape in the UK, government support and its limitations, the importance of seizing control and the intersection of savings and sustainability. The intersection of climate...

Cyberbreaches are costly. For SMEs in the UK, it is estimated that a cyberbreach costs £4,200 per attack. And this figure is just the reported cost. The focus also appears to be moving away from making cybersecurity a top priority, leaving businesses and their customers exposed to...

In today’s competitive business landscape, SMEs often struggle to gain a strong foothold and achieve remarkable prosperity. While many may believe that success requires grand gestures and significant investments, the truth is that small operational efforts can make a huge difference. In...

Big brands have become interwoven in the fabric of our society. But it’s not only large enterprises which can make an impact. Smaller brands can often take a more riskier approach, with the ability to be more agile and flexible with their marketing campaigns. Sam Shennan, Managing Director...

Panaseer is a start-up which aims to help organisations understand and manage their security posture. Security control failures are the leading cause of data breaches, according to 90% of security leaders. But the more companies invest in security tools, the harder it becomes to manage them and...

Government organisations were ahead of the curve with regards to hybrid working when the pandemic hit. The UK public sector had already begun carefully reinventing workspaces to allow a far more flexible and nuanced approach that sidesteps the binary choice between home and office. Kieron Murphy,...

It’s no secret that remote working has become widespread in the UK – 16% of employees reported working solely from home between September 2020 and January 2023. There are many harmful misconceptions surrounding remote working, including the concern that employees may become less...

Quebec Net Positive, an independent not for profit think tank, has launched SMEs in Transition, a new collaborative action research initiative for Quebec’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector and the business ecosystem that supports...