All Ticker Stories articles – Page 88
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AnalysisGreen accounting
Companies face increasing pressure to report environmental information, the relevance of which has spread beyond public relations
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AnalysisKeep watching the spies
Dave Fisher argues that all organisations – not just government departments – must consider the costs of espionage
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Online onlyGreen audit ‘only a matter of time’
The regulatory shift towards external attestation of green credentials is inevitable, says Protiviti
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Online onlyBusinesses ill advised on pandemic planning
Inadequate guidance from government and lack of business preparedness for possible flu pandemic, say academics
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Online onlyEU fines chemicals cartel € 79m
Akzo Nobel received immunity from the fine after cooperating with authorities
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Online onlyOil could reach $250 a barrel
Gazprom chairman warns that rapid rise in oil price is set to continue
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Online onlyFirms partner for marine risks consulting
Rogers Wilkin Ahern and Brookes Bell have partnered to provide services for marine risks associated with the energy industry
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Online onlyFurther subprime impact limited: Fitch
But European banks face challenges ahead as economies slow
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Online onlyEU agrees working time rules
Political agreement has been reached on maximum working time rules but the UK remains exempt from the 48 hour week
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AnalysisEnergy worries
Recent disruptions to fuel supply reveal the need for business continuity planning but some macroeconomic risks are beyond the control of a single company
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Online onlyMagnitude 6 quake strikes Greece
A strong earthquake has struck western Greece destroying at least 70 buildings and killing two people
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Online onlyWestern Australia struggles with energy crisis
Businesses in the region are discussing contingency plans after an explosion cut natural gas supplies by 30%
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New tool for global regulatory compliance
Aon has launched a tool to help global companies comply with local regulatory and tax regimes
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Online onlyEA clamps down on UK businesses: Law firm
Hill Dickinson says new environmental legislation is posing serious risks for businesses
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Online onlyLack of disclosure makes carbon risks unclear
The absence of CO2 emissions information in annual reporting makes it difficult for investors to assess potential carbon risks, says Trucost
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AIRMIC Portfolio
Risk online launch
AIRMIC’s subsidiary has launched a short online training programme
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CommentPaul Howard, Sainsbury's
What are the chief risks facing a major food retailer and how can they be managed? Airmic's former chairman gives us the rundown
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FeaturesGood for you?
Confused by health claims on foods? If so, you are not alone. Research commissioned by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests that generally many consumers are confused by such claims. Laura Bellfield looks at what the EC plans to do about it
