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Head of French group rules out major disposals and says company has ‘a responsibility to the people we feed’
Portfolio of sustainability champion’s new firm includes insect protein and vertical farming
Danone and the good corporate citizen
Main challenge is not cost cutting but generating more revenue growth
French consumer goods group looks to move beyond boardroom power struggle
Emmanuel Faber points to ‘previous leaders’ wanting ‘to regain more clout’
Portfolio mix explains part of the food duo’s diverging performance
The prevailing commitment to short-termist shareholder value has undermined corporate resilience
Bluebell Capital runs just €70m in assets but has big targets in its sights
Few companies can easily offer meaning and purpose at work but that should not stop them from trying
The profits of brands such as Evian and Perrier can pay for environmental offsets
CEO’s departure shows need to marry sustainability with profitability
Ousting of Emmanuel Faber underlines challenge of pursing profits and ESG goals
Emmanuel Faber’s ouster exposes the fine line between progressivism and appeasing shareholders
The French yoghurt maker’s new boss will have much to unpick
Activist investors have been attacking the French consumer group since January
Accountability, sustainability and diversity are increasingly — and rightly — sought by big investors
Emmanuel Faber will stay on as chairman despite investors calling for his departure
Activists to press for governance and strategy changes at board meeting on Monday
French group faces pressure over performance as it aims to deliver on social purpose
Emmanuel Faber says consumer group can pivot to address activists’ concerns
Artisan Partners and adviser Jan Bennink meet board to present ‘wish list’ of changes
Cost-cutting and reorganisation are welcome, but investors want to see growth
Artisan Partners criticises performance of French group, echoing similar calls from activist fund Bluebell Capital
French group under pressure to replace chief executive over ‘disappointing’ share price
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