Karl Schmedders

Karl Schmedders

Karl Schmedders is a Professor of Finance, with research and teaching centered on sustainability and the economics of climate change. He is Director of IMD’s online certification course for structured investment and also teaches in the Executive MBA programs and serves as an advisor for International Consulting Projects within the MBA program. Passionate about sustainable finance, Schmedders believes that more attention needs to be paid to on the social (S) and governance (G) aspects of ESG to ensure a fair transition and tackle inequality.

Latest publications

Investors beware: Your portfolio may be less diverse than you realize

November 17, 2025 • by Andreas Rothacher, Karl Schmedders in Finance • 6 min read

Big-name stocks dominate global equity indices, creating hidden risks for investors. Here are strategies to mitigate concentration and volatility. ...

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The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right

September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Audio articles • 9 min read

Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....

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Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later

August 7, 2025 • by Karl Schmedders, Knut Haanaes in Future readiness • 9 min read

Climate change is making areas “uninsurable.” Businesses must act now—integrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses....

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Latest publications

Investors beware: Your portfolio may be less diverse than you realize

The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right

Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later

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