The contents of this edition live up to Crown’s purpose of making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world. In line with this commitment to customers, these articles simplify new and enduring issues for companies, giving practical tips for how to solve them.
One article from Crown Workspace tackles a topic affecting everyone: the need for a work environment that is truly productive and healthy. It’s critical to both workers and their managers accountable for running effective teams. There’s a great checklist for how to make, maintain and improve the office.
Another piece unpacks “Shadow IT,” those unapproved IT tools that employees want, but that quietly bloat spend and increase cyber risk. Also from Crown Information Management, we explore how AI performs to help us consume the vast amount of information we need in our work and personal lives. Hint: it’s good news!
Our last article comes from Crown Fine Art, explaining how the sector can collaboratively implement circular strategies without compromising quality levels. It clarifies what responsible stewardship looks like while caring for irreplaceable collections.
If you know Crown, you’ll know ESG is at its heart and has been for our 60 years in business. So first, we share highlights from our just-published 2025 Sustainability Report, which captures our progress across 43 countries, from science-based target setting to real and measurable reductions and circular initiatives at scale. On our 60th birthday year, we’ve made our most serious commitments to date, which we’re proud to share publicly.
We hope these stories will spark ideas and practical action, and our teams are here to help you on your journey.
2025 Sustainability Report
We’re proud to share our 2025 Sustainability Report, which outlines the progress we’ve made across our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities in 2024. From reducing our carbon footprint and expanding circular economy initiatives to embedding ESG into our culture and operations, this report marks a meaningful step forward in our journey.
Bad offices are bad for your health
We explore how climate change is affecting office environments —especially those lacking thermal comfort, quiet zones, and proper lighting—significantly impacting employee health, productivity, and retention, and what you could do about it.
What is “Shadow IT”, and how is it draining your budget?
Shadow IT can quietly drain your budget and expose your organization to serious security risks. We delve into what Shadow IT is and how to manage it.
Can AI finally free us from the busywork of reading documents?
We examine how AI tools, such as ChatGPT 4 and Gemini, are streamlining document-heavy tasks—making compliance and records management faster and more accurate.
How can the art logistics industry implement circular strategies?
Our Fine Art business explores how reusable crates, recyclable packaging, and cleaner transport can reshape the art handling industry for a more sustainable future.
Our Group CEO Jennifer Harvey recently featured in an episode of the Show Your Value podcast, sharing her thoughts and insights on leadership and what it takes to lead a global company like Crown.
12 Habits of Quietly Powerful Global Leaders
What makes a quietly powerful global leader? In the latest Show Your Value podcast, Crown Worldwide Group CEO, Jennifer Harvey shares the 12 habits that build trust, empower teams, and inspire impact across borders.
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