Supply chain is vital link in the circular economy
In the war on waste and the battle to save the planet, creating a circular economy is vital, and supply chain plays a key role in the process.
Sustainability
Sustainability is key in a world where we must work in harmony with our natural resources in order to thrive. Here you will find content relating to sustainability, how to attain it, and why it is so important.
50 opportunities for a better world
Covid-19 has turned the world on its head. There has been considerable suffering as a direct result of the epidemic, as well as due to the unprecedented measures taken in response. Nevertheless, as a global community we seem to have been successful in preventing the worst. Change is possible and we can make it happen: we have insight, resilience and tools to address the next crisis.
Bee-ing even greener at Howbery Park
We are committed to cherishing our beautiful landscape at Howbery Business Park, making the most of outdoor spaces for our community to enjoy, and playing our part in encouraging bio-diversity. Our most recent initiative – championing bumblebees – joins a whole raft of other measures introduced over recent years, which those based here clearly appreciate.
Sustainable Business post-COVID: Let’s not waste this crisis with Alice Schmidt...
2020 was going to be a great year. Many of us had interesting projects, promising deals, or powerful breakthroughs to look forward to.
How to build a future-proof business with Tom Cheesewright of Book...
Applied futurist Tom Cheesewright works with global brands to help them to see what’s next and prepare for tomorrow.
Earth Moves at Carnival 2020
Join the Oxford Business Park in Celebrating Mother Earth at Oxford Carnival.
Earth Moves at Carnival 2020
This year the theme is Mother Earth to celebrate the Natural World while also drawing attention to the global issue of climate change, and carnival-goers can expect a gentler vibe with more acoustic melodic sets on the Manzil Gardens Music Stage.
How digital technologies are delivering a competitive edge in the intelligent...
From automation in production to picking and tracking tools, businesses are seeking new ways to streamline and enhance their logistics operations.
Future trends: Robotic Process Automation
The invisible robot army that will drive forward business productivity. One of the new tools of the future, in this age of Industry 4.0, will be Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and it has the potential to increase business efficiency and accuracy (as well as removing considerable cost).
Supporting community green initiatives
Owen Mumford takes its local environmental responsibilities seriously and has recently extended its involvement across several ecological projects. These have included sponsoring 10 fruit trees in the Sustainable Woodstock Community Orchard where there are currently, 82 heritage fruit trees including, apple, cherry, pear, Perry pear, damsons, plums and Medlar.
Be Super at Reducing your Carbon Footprint
It will come as no surprise that the effect that we as humans are having on our environment is becoming increasingly more important. Through our actions, we are exploiting our natural resources, destroying habitats and polluting our seas, which poses a huge threat for future generations.
What does ‘Brexit’ mean for the protection of our environment?
As society’s concerns mount over the trends in and consequences of climate change, we explore the potential impact of Brexit on the future of UK environmental policy and legislation. Brexit poses a threat even to those environmental protections that have been acquired over the past 40 years within the EU. While the government has published an Environment Bill and created an independent body to oversee its provisions, is it sufficiently robust and comprehensive or are additional structures needed?
6 Business and Social Trends Reshaping the Supply Chain
The supply chain landscape is changing. Discover the six business and social trends responsible and what they could mean for your logistics operations.
A Company that Cares
Improving your Company’s CSR Start Small. Even if your business is small, you can still make changes to improve your CSR. Not every change needs to be drastic. Sometimes the simplest changes can have the biggest impact. Simple steps such as choosing to source from companies that have a CSR policy, buying recycled paper and sustainable products, sponsoring local events or putting volunteers forwards to support local causes can help improve the external perception of your business and your company’s CSR.