The Irish Times

Cop26: Are big business’s net-zero plans even credible?

Emission-cutting proposals do not force commerce to rectify actions imminently

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 09:25

‘Too many companies playing not to lose rather than to win’

Radical approach to social and environmental issues can boost business in the long run

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 05:39

New Unilever chief inherits disappointing sales performance

Sales miss overshadowed earnings that were ahead of expectations

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 13:34

European stocks inch up on dovish Fed speech

Iseq edges slightly upwards in line with trend; Ryanair and Total Produce shares fall

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 18:52

Unilever CEO retires after row over relocation of headquarters

Dutchman Paul Polman will be replaced by company veteran Alan Jope

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 17:00

Unilever’s exit from London is loaded with Brexit symbolism

London’s status as Europe’s financial capital, and the world’s, is not guaranteed

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 08:30

Unilever buys South Korean cosmetics maker for €2.27 billion

Move will bolster its position in one of the world’s biggest skincare markets.

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 11:57

Merck boss quits Trump council over Charlottesville

President criticised for failing to denounce groups involved in racial violence

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 16:54

Unilever rebuff shows Warren Buffett needs new recipe

Buffett, who sits on Kraft Heinz’s board, wants to keep his reputation for saintliness

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 14:49

The $143bn flop: How Warren Buffett and 3G lost Unilever

The story behind the failure of Kraft Heinz to win over the Anglo-Dutch giant

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 10:23

Unilever boss and predecessors want UK to remain in EU

Niall FitzGerald among those urging company employees to reject Brexit

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 12:00

EY awards: Monaco rolls out red carpet for entrepreneurs

‘We are humbled by the opportunity to represent Ireland and the rest of the Stripe team at the EY awards, ’ says Stripe co-founder John Collison

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 11:16

Davos elite fears weakened European Union

Brexit and Schengen worries combine to darken mood at annual shindig

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 18:30

Davos 2016: the five big themes

World Economic Forum to grapple with big issues from climate change to refugee crisis

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 16:07

Multinational corporations important players in the background of COP21

Goals will not be be achieved without significant engagement and investment from the private sector, particularly from multinational corporations.

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 03:22

Unilever sales stronger than expected in third quarter

Underlying sales rose 5.7% in the quarter as against analyst estimates of 3.9%

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 07:49

Summit confronts scale of Africa’s challenges and opportunities

World Economic Forum hears growth in Africa is outpacing the global average

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 01:00

Lean and mean innovation gives high-cost R&D a run for its money

Product development is no longer expensive. Frugality is harvesting social media and the ideas of enthusiasts

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 01:00

Investors raise concerns over Unilever direction

Survey reveals desire for company to sell off underperforming margarines business

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 21:58

Consumer goods maker Unilever sales decline

Sales volume rose 0.3%, while analysts expected growth of 1.8%

Thu Oct 23 2014 - 08:26

Wikipedia founder and YouTube star at One Young World Summit

Delegates from over 190 countries in Dublin for global forum for young leaders

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:30

New chief likely to take Tesco back to its roots

Dave Lewis is expected to make far-reaching changes

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 01:00

Dublin gets in shape for One Young World bash

This year’s event could have quite a Latin feel

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:04

Unilever sticks with emerging markets as sales rebound

Anglo-Dutch firm says sales in emerging markets rose 8.4% in fourth quarter

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00