Category: Activism

The Zone Of Hope: How Virtual Reality is Visualising Climate Change

July 7, 2019

The Aigües de Barcelona (Barcelona Water Authority) are behind the latest virtual reality experience in Barcelona, called The Zone of Hope. However this one has a twist. It is a virtual reality experience about climate change that allows you to travel in time and understand the environmental impacts in 2038, 2068 and 2093. Naturally, this … More The Zone Of Hope: How Virtual Reality is Visualising Climate Change

Declaring a Climate Emergency as a University: UPF Barcelona

July 4, 2019

Climate strikes have swept the world recently with Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future demanding action be taken on climate change. The strikes have brought global attention to one of the world’s greatest social and environmental issues of our age. However, what do these strikes mean? Is it just a moment in time, … More Declaring a Climate Emergency as a University: UPF Barcelona

Paris Perspectives: Moving Towards a Sustainable Society

July 3, 2019

We are excited to announce we have an amazing Sustainability Reporter, Nicky Andrews joining the Planet B Insights team! Nicky lives in France and will be sharing her perspectives and experiences of living an environmentally conscious lifestyle in one of the world’s most popular cities, Paris.Here is her first post! Do you care greatly about … More Paris Perspectives: Moving Towards a Sustainable Society

Is the Future of Capitalism and Democracy a Ticking Time Bomb?

June 15, 2019

The Lisbon Investment Summit’s (LIS) slogan is #nobullshit. There are so many conferences that entrepreneurs, investors and corporates which lead to little more than stroking of egos and exchanging business cards. LIS 2019 was quite the affair. Over 2 days, about 1500 attendees packed into a former naval rope-making factory in the touristy suburb of … More Is the Future of Capitalism and Democracy a Ticking Time Bomb?

Intrapreneurs in Finance: Creating purpose-driven change from within [Guest Blog]

June 5, 2019

Written by Lydia Hascott, Head of Intrapreneurship (Finance Matters) at The Finance Innovation Lab. Originally featured on Lydia’s LinkedIn page. Finance Matters is a community hosted by the Finance Innovation Lab, supporting professionals who are committed to innovating within their organisations so they better serve people and planet. In this blog, Head of Intrapreneurship, Lydia Hascott, shares some … More Intrapreneurs in Finance: Creating purpose-driven change from within [Guest Blog]

No Free Work: How a Business Became the Face of Freelance Equality

May 31, 2019

Where do the bounds of social and environmental issues start and end? For some, it is addressing climate change. For others, it is reducing poverty. However, in some cases it can be more nuanced. What happens when a business engages freelancers on an ongoing basis and doesn’t pay them for their services under the guise … More No Free Work: How a Business Became the Face of Freelance Equality

How One Community Told Google to F***k Off

May 16, 2019

Let’s face it, the big tech companies rule the world. Everything we watch, read and scroll through is controlled by them. However, the people of Kreuzberg, Berlin were sick of it. The tipping point wasn’t the Cambridge Analytica scandal, it actually had nothing to do with technology. Google wanted to set up their German office … More How One Community Told Google to F***k Off

Why Estonia is the Next Global Social Enterprise Hub

May 7, 2019

Estonia is a small nation with a big impact. For a population of 1.3 million, they are the world’s only digital society, with 99% of Government services available online. This has led to a nation where technology is second nature. According to the e-Estonia website ‘There are 413 startups in Estonia. The number might seem … More Why Estonia is the Next Global Social Enterprise Hub

How Innovative Partnerships Can Transform Cities

April 21, 2019

I had heard about Finland’s progressive culture and positive action on climate change. However, it wasn’t until I was on the ground and hearing from locals about clean tech, partnerships and new business models that I got a true sense of it. When I met with Tiina Kähö, Executive Director of Helsinki Metropolitan Smart and … More How Innovative Partnerships Can Transform Cities

Sustainable Talent: How a Non-Profit Bridges The Gap For Businesses and Students

April 10, 2019

Breaking into the workforce can be a challenge for many recent graduates around the world. It can be even harder for those who want to bring their purpose and passion into the workforce. This was the problem for about 12 founders including Markus and Simon (who are still working at Sustainergies) about 10 years ago … More Sustainable Talent: How a Non-Profit Bridges The Gap For Businesses and Students