Wilson Chan 
Cobalt is an important industrial metal used in many processes around the world. In fact, it is the third most important metal used in the modern world after aluminum and copper. Many different industries use cobalt as a key component to make other products and it has become a key component of green technologies. These … Read more
When it comes to sustainability reporting, there’s a lot of pressure on companies that are publicly traded to prove that they are managing their financials in a responsible way. Companies like Walmart have taken steps to demonstrate that they are making progress in the areas of their business most relevant to investors. This includes reporting … Read more
From a public relations standpoint, there are few things more damaging for a company or brand’s reputation than a OR crisis. That’s because reputation crises—or, more specifically, crisis management in response to one—significantly reduce the chances of your company being taken seriously by future customers and vendors alike. Hence, if you’re reading this, there’s a … Read more
One thing that is absolutely crystal clear this year is that companies with a commitment to responsible management of their business and operations are going to have to step up their game if they want to stay in business. So where does ESG due diligence fit in the picture? At Permutable, we believe that 2023 … Read more
Organizations face growing pressure today to reduce the environmental impact of their activities. They must also consider how their decisions and actions will affect people and planet outside the organization’s walls. This is particularly important for companies operating in global supply chains. In global trade, virtually every product has a serial number—and that number is … Read more
Sentiment analysis is the practice of analyzing text to determine whether it contains positive, negative, or neutral sentiments. In simpler terms, sentiment analysis is the process of identifying and analyzing people’s emotions in written communication. The goal of this practice is to understand what people are saying about a particular topic and how they feel … Read more
Within climate and sustainability spheres, it’s a question being raised ever more frequently – are the Sustainable Development Goals still relevant? We all know that climate change is one of today’s most pressing issues. With global emissions of greenhouse gases still rising, it is more urgent than ever to find effective solutions to this problem. … Read more
It’s no secret that the current economic climate has left factories and businesses in a tight spot. While this is partly due to external factors like the recession and growing global competition, it’s also being driven by laws that are designed to increase transparency and protect consumers from unfair business practices. The German Act on … Read more
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. With more than 20 percent of the world’s population and over 25 percent of its landmass at risk due to rising temperatures, action is needed. While governments seem to be losing the battle against climate change, businesses can be the ones to … Read more
As most of us are now aware, corporate greenwashing occurs when a company promotes its sustainability initiatives so as to appear more environmentally conscious than it really is. In other words, it is deceptive marketing communications, whether in the form of advertising, public relations, social media or any other form of communication. Corporate greenwashing has … Read more