Emma Broomfield
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Senior Commissioning Editor, The Sunday Times
Articles by Emma Broomfield
Taking on the plastics industry is a David vs Goliath battle
“Those bits of plastic packaging we come into contact with every day, which are in our hands for mere moments, can end up existing in the natural environment for potentially hundreds of years.” LBS alumnus, Tristan Kaye MBA2015, is talking about the catastrophic consequences of plastic pollution. The statistics are chilling.
‘We’re at a turning point in history’
What is the likely impact of the war in Ukraine? AS: Aside from the tragedy, from an economic point of view it’s bad news for the global economy. There was a hope that we might get a robust recovery from Covid, but the war is clearly greatly impeding that. The likely impact will be different in different places. If you’re in the UAE, you’re probably quite excited about higher oil prices and the reflowing of capital flows, but it’s bad news for the economy at a time when we wanted recovery.
Can we make carbon markets fair for people and the planet?
Every day, we all take steps to use fossil fuels less and minimise our carbon footprint, but there is a limit to what we, consumers, can do. The economy needs to be weaned off its reliance on fossil fuels systematically. A common approach to this challenge is to give carbon a price that better reflects the cost to the planet. Pricing this external effect of our use of carbon can be achieved through taxes or through cap-and-trade systems. In doing so, green technologies become more cost-effective.
‘I’ve learnt to change’
Becoming a full-time student again was the greatest of joys. Although my time at LBS was tough – at first, my English wasn’t so good and I struggled to keep up with the lectures – I’ve never felt so happy being able to use my time to do the studies I want. The 100-year concept proposed by Professor Lynda Gratton really motivated me. It made me believe that even if I had to learn something completely new, I could be at the top of that field in 10 years’ time, when I am over 50.
Following the bloodline to business success
“The delivery of dialysis in India was in a sorry state when we first encountered it,” Garg says. DCDC Kidney Care wanted to change the script. “We said that people needed to be treated in a dignified manner and encouraged to lead meaningful, active and productive lives.” The model was to set up dialysis centres in convenient locations, so that patients could access them more easily. This enabled many patients to continue working, to remain independent and have as much of a normal life as possible.
What it truly takes to walk the talk
Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL Nisreen Shocair on why companies should motivate their employees to stand together and take care of one another for the good of business 08 February 2022 Leadership People management Leading teams If we are to confront and change today’s many issues related to economic and social unrest, and environmental concerns, company brand promises must be backed by actions.
Ocean Bottle a planet-positive success story
Think - AT LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL How two LBS alumni set out to find an innovative way to tackle plastic pollution 25 January 2022 Entrepreneurship Sustainability LBS Incubator Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital The middle of the Indian Ocean isn’t the most obvious place to plan a new business, but for Will Pearson MIM2018, the co-founder of the award-winning Ocean Bottle, it provided all the inspiration he needed.
Why VCs are increasingly investing internationally
Venture capital (VC) firms have historically sourced investments predominantly from local networks within tight geographic bounds, but are increasingly investing internationally, with substantial heterogeneity across firms in extent, location and success.
What’s next for London?
Better days are ahead Overall, Professor Birkinshaw is hopeful about London’s future. “Obviously, as a tourist destination, London remains weak right now. That’s the case for everywhere, the pandemic has been devastating for everyone.” But, as the labour market continues to recover, the city does too. He acknowledges there will be an adjustment period, as the economy continues to adapt to an increase in remote working and many former office spaces go up for sale.
Sarah Ferguson dishes on a day in the life of a royal!
"I never dreamt that I would be a princess." Getty I train when I can. When I can’t, I try to do an hour of steps on the staircase. Every other day I’ll do 30 press-ups and 50 sit-ups. My team calls me “the general” and we try to be disciplined and motivated. Often the first thing I’ll check in with my publishers in Australia while they are awake. My novel Her Heart for a Compass is a story about duty, family and love. It’s romantic – it’s a Mills & Boon novel, after all – but it’s not risqué.
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