Ravi Fernando

English Tea Shop Organic: Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Solutions

By  Amitava Chattopadhyay,  Ravi Fernando,  Anne-Marie Carrick,  Alixandra Barasch
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The English Tea Shop Organic (ETS) brand has created a sustainable ecosystem that supports suppliers’ livelihoods as well as its competitiveness in the market. In 2021, it embarked on a second 10-year plan, aiming to become a sustainable, employee-owned business with a purpose-driven brand, and by 2022 30% of the company was employee owned.

    Published 25 Oct 2023

    Reference 6840

    Topic Marketing

    Industry Agriculture,  Food and Beverages Production

    Region Global

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    English Tea Shop Organic: Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Solutions

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    The English Tea Shop Organic (ETS) brand has created a sustainable ecosystem that supports suppliers’ livelihoods as well as its competitiveness in the market. In 2021, it embarked on a second 10-year plan, aiming to become a sustainable, employee-owned business with a purpose-driven brand, and by 2022 30% of the company was employee owned.
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      Dilmah: Committed to Taste, Goodness and Purpose

      By  Amitava Chattopadhyay,  Ravi Fernando,  Luk Van Wassenhove,  Anne-Marie Carrick,  Anne Yang
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      The case describes the story of Sri Lanka-based Dilmah Ceylon Tea. Founded in 1988 by the current CEO’s father, the company pioneered the concept of ‘single-origin tea picked, perfected and packed’ in Sri Lanka, with a brand based on taste, goodness and purpose. Present in over 105 countries, it is one of the most well-known Sri Lankan brands worldwide.

        Published 06 Dec 2021

        Reference 6685

        Topic Marketing

        Industry Food and Beverages Production

        Region Global

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        Dilmah: Committed to Taste, Goodness and Purpose

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        The case describes the story of Sri Lanka-based Dilmah Ceylon Tea. Founded in 1988 by the current CEO’s father, the company pioneered the concept of ‘single-origin tea picked, perfected and packed’ in Sri Lanka, with a brand based on taste, goodness and purpose. Present in over 105 countries, it is one of the most well-known Sri Lankan brands worldwide.
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          Banking on EIB to Lead Sustainable Finance to Impact the Climate Emergency

          By  Luk Van Wassenhove,  Ravi Fernando
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          The 2015 Paris Agreement, signed by all 195 UN signatory nations, put a global focus on the impending climate emergency, with a mandate to achieve nationally determined commitments (NDCs) to exit fossil fuels and accelerate financing of global sustainability projects.

            Published 23 Apr 2021

            Reference 6632

            Topic Responsibility

            Industry Financial Services,  Banking

            Region Europe

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            Banking on EIB to Lead Sustainable Finance to Impact the Climate Emergency

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            The 2015 Paris Agreement, signed by all 195 UN signatory nations, put a global focus on the impending climate emergency, with a mandate to achieve nationally determined commitments (NDCs) to exit fossil fuels and accelerate financing of global sustainability projects.
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              Singapore - City in a Garden: A Vision for Environmental Sustainability

              By  Luk Van Wassenhove,  Ravi Fernando,  Hazel Hamelin
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              Strong urbanisation leads to mega-cities with huge environmental problems. Singapore has managed to combine strong economic and population growth with keeping the city liveable and green. There is a lot to be learned from their unique experience.

                Published 28 Jan 2013

                Reference 5892

                Topic Operations

                Industry Renewables & Environment

                Region Asia

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                Singapore - City in a Garden: A Vision for Environmental Sustainability

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                Strong urbanisation leads to mega-cities with huge environmental problems. Singapore has managed to combine strong economic and population growth with keeping the city liveable and green. There is a lot to be learned from their unique experience.
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