Richard Howitt
@richardhowitt.bsky.social
Strategic Advisor, Corporate Responsibility and #Sustainability, Business and Human Rights. Advisory, Board member, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator. Host #FranklySpeaking responsible business podcast https://www.richardhowitt.com #ESG #bizhumanrights
There really is a business case for companies to respect human rights. Hear about a new @undp.org study showing how, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
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November 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
There really is a business case for companies to respect human rights. Hear about a new @undp.org study showing how, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
Youtube: youtu.be/yUGBYpf2t_k
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/797D...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
Youtube: youtu.be/yUGBYpf2t_k
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/797D...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
To win the battle against climate change, we have to enable high-emitting heavy industries to decarbonise. The latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast explains how:
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November 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
To win the battle against climate change, we have to enable high-emitting heavy industries to decarbonise. The latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast explains how:
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5kKA...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5kKA...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I very much look forward to this year's flagship India conference on sustainability standards for business 12-14 November in Delhi, when I'll speak on sustainable B2B cooperation and on the link between trade and sustainability. To join us: event.godreamcast.com/reg-events/g... #ISS2025 #CRB
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I very much look forward to this year's flagship India conference on sustainability standards for business 12-14 November in Delhi, when I'll speak on sustainable B2B cooperation and on the link between trade and sustainability. To join us: event.godreamcast.com/reg-events/g... #ISS2025 #CRB
Why the Global South wants mandatory due diligence by companies on supply chains. Hear the case example of Thailand, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
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November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Why the Global South wants mandatory due diligence by companies on supply chains. Hear the case example of Thailand, in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
YouTube youtu.be/w9MkWBiOtmI?...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6Hgm...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
YouTube youtu.be/w9MkWBiOtmI?...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6Hgm...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
The 'Sea-Change needed. A lay guide to degradation of marine ecosystems, the link to climate and what we need to do to maintain biodiversity of sealife for the future. Read my essay presented to this week's Critical Fish exhibition and programme in Hull www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk/essays/blog-...
November 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The 'Sea-Change needed. A lay guide to degradation of marine ecosystems, the link to climate and what we need to do to maintain biodiversity of sealife for the future. Read my essay presented to this week's Critical Fish exhibition and programme in Hull www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk/essays/blog-...
Should we measure product not company sustainability? Find out in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
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#product #susty #lifecycleassessment
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#product #susty #lifecycleassessment
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Should we measure product not company sustainability? Find out in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast:
@Youtube: youtu.be/9mO84omX-5Y?...
@Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Bof...
@Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
#product #susty #lifecycleassessment
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#product #susty #lifecycleassessment
How to make sustainability a strategic asset for the company in a time of resource constraint? Please join a webinar later today which I am honoured to be moderating, for the U.K. Network of @globalcompact.bsky.social. Full details and registration at: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainabili...
October 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
How to make sustainability a strategic asset for the company in a time of resource constraint? Please join a webinar later today which I am honoured to be moderating, for the U.K. Network of @globalcompact.bsky.social. Full details and registration at: www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/sustainabili...
To make progress on climate and human rights, there is no alternative but to pushback against the radical right. However, this won't be achieved through oppositionalism alone, but by being prepared to be self-critical too. Read my 'Capitalism Today' article: www.skytopstrategies.com/capitalism-t...
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
To make progress on climate and human rights, there is no alternative but to pushback against the radical right. However, this won't be achieved through oppositionalism alone, but by being prepared to be self-critical too. Read my 'Capitalism Today' article: www.skytopstrategies.com/capitalism-t...
A new study of 100 first wave companies shows the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive really is working. Find out in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast. Youtube youtu.be/HuKj4xTBU-o?...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A new study of 100 first wave companies shows the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive really is working. Find out in the latest Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast. Youtube youtu.be/HuKj4xTBU-o?...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6u2x...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
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The United Kingdom's National Baseline Assessment on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is a crucial opportunity to inform the U.K. Government as it contemplates calls for a U.K. Business, Human Rights and Environment Act (BHREA).
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October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The United Kingdom's National Baseline Assessment on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights is a crucial opportunity to inform the U.K. Government as it contemplates calls for a U.K. Business, Human Rights and Environment Act (BHREA).
nottingham.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #mHRDD
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If you see hope in today's EU Parliament vote to reopen the Omnibus sustainability simplification package to further amendment - be careful. The vote in secret means we cannot know whether it is the Right and Far Right who will further dismantle the package or centrist moves to better maintain it.
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
If you see hope in today's EU Parliament vote to reopen the Omnibus sustainability simplification package to further amendment - be careful. The vote in secret means we cannot know whether it is the Right and Far Right who will further dismantle the package or centrist moves to better maintain it.
These are difficult economic times and it is impossible to deny sustainability is affected. How should - and how are - companies responding? That's the theme of the panel I am convening at the #SustainabilityEurope 2025 conference, organised by @reuters.com on 21-22 October. Hope to see you there!
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
These are difficult economic times and it is impossible to deny sustainability is affected. How should - and how are - companies responding? That's the theme of the panel I am convening at the #SustainabilityEurope 2025 conference, organised by @reuters.com on 21-22 October. Hope to see you there!
"Younger investors plan to increase portfolio allocations to sustainable options at higher rates and prioritize a broader range of environmental and social issues when making investments." More evidence from Morgan Stanley that sustainable investment is here to stay www.investors.com/news/50-most...
October 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"Younger investors plan to increase portfolio allocations to sustainable options at higher rates and prioritize a broader range of environmental and social issues when making investments." More evidence from Morgan Stanley that sustainable investment is here to stay www.investors.com/news/50-most...
Recognition that our Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast is reaching the business mainstream, came in the International Business Silver Award, received at the Award Ceremony last week. en.frankbold.org/news/frankly... Listen, watch & subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. #susty
October 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Recognition that our Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast is reaching the business mainstream, came in the International Business Silver Award, received at the Award Ceremony last week. en.frankbold.org/news/frankly... Listen, watch & subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. #susty
The first and most authoritative analysis of today's European Parliament vote on the EU Omnibus of corporate sustainability laws. Access the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The first and most authoritative analysis of today's European Parliament vote on the EU Omnibus of corporate sustainability laws. Access the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast.
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6OFA...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
Youtube youtu.be/5wCfX5-PaJs
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I am proud to be international advisor to the forthcoming conference planning for a business and human rights approach in post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine. Join us next Thursday 16 October, 9.30am-6.30pm EEST (CET+1): www.bhr.org.ua/conference20...
#bizhumanrights #reconstruction #Ukraine
#bizhumanrights #reconstruction #Ukraine
October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I am proud to be international advisor to the forthcoming conference planning for a business and human rights approach in post-conflict reconstruction in Ukraine. Join us next Thursday 16 October, 9.30am-6.30pm EEST (CET+1): www.bhr.org.ua/conference20...
#bizhumanrights #reconstruction #Ukraine
#bizhumanrights #reconstruction #Ukraine
I am honoured that the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcost I host has won the w3 award for "Brilliance in Digital, Content and Creativity" en.frankbold.org/news/frankly...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am honoured that the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcost I host has won the w3 award for "Brilliance in Digital, Content and Creativity" en.frankbold.org/news/frankly...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1J7HnfT...
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Results we've released today clearly show no overwhelming business support for 'Omnibus' simplification of previous EU sustainability directives and the strongest company support for mandatory environmental and human rights due diligence on company supply chains. sociallobbymap.org/wp-content/u...
October 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Results we've released today clearly show no overwhelming business support for 'Omnibus' simplification of previous EU sustainability directives and the strongest company support for mandatory environmental and human rights due diligence on company supply chains. sociallobbymap.org/wp-content/u...
10,000 B Corps - but will every company in future become a B Corp? Hear @beautykitchen.bsky.social and certifier B Lab in the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast
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September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
10,000 B Corps - but will every company in future become a B Corp? Hear @beautykitchen.bsky.social and certifier B Lab in the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast
Youtube m.youtube.com/watch?v=YwPv...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5TQu...
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
Youtube m.youtube.com/watch?v=YwPv...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5TQu...
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
Join me at the Brussels launch of Social LobbyMap research on corporate lobbying in the EU, given the Omnibus debate on mandatory corporate due diligence: Wednesday 1 October 6.30pm, Norrsken House, 72 Rue du Commerce. Light refreshments served. Book your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-data-d...
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Join me at the Brussels launch of Social LobbyMap research on corporate lobbying in the EU, given the Omnibus debate on mandatory corporate due diligence: Wednesday 1 October 6.30pm, Norrsken House, 72 Rue du Commerce. Light refreshments served. Book your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-data-d...
The big turning point is not for or against ESG, but whether we try to respond individually or understand the new imperative that only collaborative action can succeed. I look forward to delivering my keynote to next week's 'amfori' European Sustainability Summit 2025. www.amfori.org/event/amfori...
September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The big turning point is not for or against ESG, but whether we try to respond individually or understand the new imperative that only collaborative action can succeed. I look forward to delivering my keynote to next week's 'amfori' European Sustainability Summit 2025. www.amfori.org/event/amfori...
Congratulations to @ralphthurm.bsky.social and Bill Baue for an intensive and provocative r3.0 conference last week. Checkout their new focus on bioregions at:
lnkd.in/dFBr5KUP
Thank-you for a phenomenal experience last week to and for everyone involved.
#relational #bioregional #fractalcoherence
lnkd.in/dFBr5KUP
Thank-you for a phenomenal experience last week to and for everyone involved.
#relational #bioregional #fractalcoherence
September 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Congratulations to @ralphthurm.bsky.social and Bill Baue for an intensive and provocative r3.0 conference last week. Checkout their new focus on bioregions at:
lnkd.in/dFBr5KUP
Thank-you for a phenomenal experience last week to and for everyone involved.
#relational #bioregional #fractalcoherence
lnkd.in/dFBr5KUP
Thank-you for a phenomenal experience last week to and for everyone involved.
#relational #bioregional #fractalcoherence
Simplified EU Sustainability Reporting Standards explained in the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast: Youtube #85 Sandra Atler & Signe Lysgaard: Your Essential Guide to the New ESRS Sustainability Standards
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September 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Simplified EU Sustainability Reporting Standards explained in the Frankly Speaking responsible business podcast: Youtube #85 Sandra Atler & Signe Lysgaard: Your Essential Guide to the New ESRS Sustainability Standards
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5GmE...
Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...
Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/5GmE...
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ANNOUNCEMENT From next week, the Frank Bold 'Frankly Speaking' responsible business podcast which I host, will be available on YouTube, with the audio version still on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Corporate disclosure is just getting even more transparent!
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en.frankbold.org/frankly-spea... #susty #ESG
August 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT From next week, the Frank Bold 'Frankly Speaking' responsible business podcast which I host, will be available on YouTube, with the audio version still on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Corporate disclosure is just getting even more transparent!
en.frankbold.org/frankly-spea... #susty #ESG
en.frankbold.org/frankly-spea... #susty #ESG
Delighted Frank Bold's 'Frankly Speaking' responsible business podcast which I host has won the International Business Silver Award. "Not just a podcast, it is actually bringing in future relevant conversations.” en.frankbold.org/news/frankly...
#InternationalBusinessAwards #Stevies #StevieAwards
#InternationalBusinessAwards #Stevies #StevieAwards
August 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Delighted Frank Bold's 'Frankly Speaking' responsible business podcast which I host has won the International Business Silver Award. "Not just a podcast, it is actually bringing in future relevant conversations.” en.frankbold.org/news/frankly...
#InternationalBusinessAwards #Stevies #StevieAwards
#InternationalBusinessAwards #Stevies #StevieAwards