Energy efficiency equals smart strategy, so why the inertia? Â
Doing more with less energy is the fastest and cheapest way to cut emissions. Business leaders must do more to translate words into action....
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From resilience to realignment: How global trade is re-wiring without the US
The fragmentation of the global trade system is leading to the rise of new trade coalitions and corridors, said economists in a joint IMD-Hinrich Foundation webinar. ...
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Engineering for a better world: How GEA Is transforming industrial ecosystems
Nadine Sterley is reshaping how the world thinks about industrial machinery, pushing a 140-year old engineering giant to turn every valve, pipe, and production line into a force for climate action....
What if Europe’s biggest risk isn’t war – but running out of power?
October 7, 2025 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Sustainability • 2 min read • 
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Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen bluntly talks about Europe’s energy, leadership courage, and why CEOs must step up in a volatile world....
Benefits by design: Novonesis CEO’s strategy for sustainable growth
Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, discusses how the Danish biosolutions powerhouse leverages modern technology and its 'library of strengths' to transform food production and washing operations....
Inside the Transition: The outlook for COP 30 and the road ahead
October 6, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Sustainability • 2 min read • Podcast available
Knut Haanaes and Julia Binder explore the front lines of the energy transition with Paul Watkinson, revealing the politics, tech, and strategies shaping a sustainable world....
The US has turned its back on net zero, but all is not lostÂ
The success of the biggest American companies and pension funds depends on international markets. Perhaps this can give the world the leverage it needs to keep the US on board for the...
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VARO’s twin-engine strategy on energy strikes the right balance
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the company’s success....
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