Sustainable capitalism requires boards with courage
Here are four key focus areas to ensure boards overcome the financial and competitive pressures that prevent companies from implementing sustainable capitalism...

January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos , Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Governance • 14 min read
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....
Continue readingSeptember 19, 2024 • by Paul Strebel in Governance • 9 min read
Here are four key focus areas to ensure boards overcome the financial and competitive pressures that prevent companies from implementing sustainable capitalism...
September 10, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Governance • 6 min read
The former Italian premier and ECB president’s call for massive EU investment is a wake-up call to Europe’s economic stagnation. But can the continent afford the trade-offs he overlooks?...
September 10, 2024 • by Ralf Boscheck in Governance • 8 min read
As the EU enforces the Digital Markets Act, tech giants face strict new rules aimed at curbing their dominance – but critics warn the move could stifle innovation and limit consumer choice....
August 21, 2024 in Governance • 6 min read
When navigating an increasingly complex external environment, boards should pay attention to the differences between risk and uncertainty....
May 8, 2024 • by Tawfik Jelassi in Governance • 9 min read
UNESCO guidelines for the governance of digital platforms offer lessons for more effective collaboration between companies, civil society, and governments....
April 9, 2024 in Governance • 5 min read
When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions of board members can heavily influence the fate of companies and have far-reaching repercussions. When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions...
January 26, 2024 • by Hischam El-Agamy in Governance • 7 min read
Though they may find it an invaluable tool, scenario planning isn’t just for business leaders. It has also been successfully used in brokering peace between conflicting sides. This is why it should...
January 25, 2024 • by Siri Terjesen in Governance • 6 min read
As companies grapple with economic uncertainties, the progress towards more inclusive boards is slowing down. Broadening the talent search and investing in training programs are crucial for redressing the slide....
January 24, 2024 • by Borja García Fernandez in Governance • 9 min read
Access to basic services and infrastructure remains out of reach for an alarming number of people. Social finance, targeted at addressing deep-set societal challenges, is one way for investors to make a...
January 18, 2024 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Governance • 9 min read
A pipeline of experienced, qualified senior women business leaders exists – yet their selection for board positions remains far from guaranteed...
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