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Thematic Analysis
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) – Governance Factors – Thematic Research
Corporate governance has come to the fore as directors and executives recognize that they are responsible not just to shareholders, as in the past, but to a wide range of stakeholders. Customers, partners, employees, and communities must be considered. Regulators and non-governmental organizations command attention. Few, if any, directors or executives would argue that they have no responsibility for the environment, especially as the effects of climate change grow more evident and more dire.
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Case Studies
Q-Commerce – ForeSights
Q-commerce is on-demand delivery used ideally for small quantities of goods to customers, typically with a waiting time of under one hour and for some brands as quickly as within 10 minutes. Q-commerce brands provide a 24-hour/7 service and operate via dark stores located centrally, which are used by "riders" to collect goods to deliver via two-wheeled vehicles. The vast competition in the on-demand delivery market has caused an increase in deal activities, allowing larger corporations to expand their market...
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Thematic Analysis
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Foodservice – Thematic Research
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is the most important theme of the decade. Citizens, governments, regulators, and the media are turning the spotlight on corporations and demanding action. Social inequality, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of action on climate change are all issues that companies must now address head-on, in full public view. Some CEOs have been reluctant to embrace ESG principles because of the age-old fear of hurting profits. However, stakeholders are becoming more aware of ESG...