Jay Whitehead is researching how the societal concern in biodiversity issues is changing over time. A better understanding of these trends will help governments and businesses to respond more quickly to society’s needs and formulate future-oriented policy.
Read MoreInvestment Monitor interviewed Jay Whitehead about the role and importance of agribusiness.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sustainability targets or limits such as nutrients, biodiversity or water, how important is it to farmers that these targets are set fairly? And what exactly means ‘fair’ in this context? Jay Whitehead explored the question of fairness and finds some insightful and far reaching answers.
Read MoreA lack of collaboration and cooperation is standing in the way to a real improvement in sustainability performance. Businesses, cooperations and scientists should stop developing ever more indicators and standards; and instead work together to rise to the challenges of sustainable development.
Read MoreMāori are experiencing a significant decline in home ownership. Jay Whitehead used the data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study cohort to determine the variables that influence home ownership.
Read MoreMany sustainability initiatives are failing to maximise value to the business, the environment, and society that could be produced. A robust analysis of strategic priorities using the latest scientific and market data can significantly enhance the impact of a business’s sustainability actions.
Read MoreThe advancement of technology in corporate sustainability assessment and reporting has led to a new wave of business sustainability and opened up innovative ideas and new opportunities to strategic decision-making and communication.
Read MoreThe fundamental purpose of sustainability assessment is to improve sustainability. However, assessment alone does not by itself lead to change. There are multiple factors that influence the success of any initiative in terms of its ability to create change.
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