Rethinking responsibility

Not necessary to sacrifice doing well for doing good

July 26, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace, Jules Wurlod in Sustainability • 8 min read

A robust business case for sustainability can mean increased company profits and the backing of all stakeholders, write Knut Haanaes, Frédéric Dalsace and Jules Wurlod....

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Sustainability post pandemic: the four scenarios for change

July 16, 2021 • by Frédéric Dalsace in Sustainability • 7 min read

Will it be a return to business-as-usual or a time of revolution? In the first in a two-part series, we examine the potential impact on attitudes towards preserving the world’s resources in...

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ESG – Making sense of the madness

July 9, 2021 • by Karl Schmedders in Sustainability • 4 min read

‘The E and the S are competing for attention, and the greener we go, the more social harm we need to account for,’ says IMD Professor of Finance Karl Schmedders....

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Mark Schneider

July 8, 2021 in Sustainability • 1 min read • Podcast available

As CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider is arguably the most powerful man in the food and beverage industry. And, as he reveals to IMD President Jean-François Manzoni in the latest episode of...

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Net-zero companies – what CFOs can do

July 8, 2021 • by Natalia Olynec in Sustainability • 4 min read

In Asia, economic growth comes at a high carbon cost. CFOs have a critical role to play in making their companies take account of sustainability, says Natalia Olynec....

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Nestlé CEO sees shift in customer priorities towards sustainability

July 6, 2021 in Sustainability • 6 min read

Mark Schneider cites data suggesting that effects of climate change and biodiversity loss have shot to the top of the agenda....

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Your plan for the post-Pride months

July 5, 2021 • by Misiek Piskorski in Sustainability • 3 min read

Now that pride month has come and gone it's a good time to take stock of whether your inclusion efforts are more than just a flash in the pan, or something your...

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Six steps to moving towards a sustainable business

July 1, 2021 • by Knut Haanaes, James E. Henderson in Sustainability • 3 min read

Many businesses understand the need to move towards sustainability but aren't sure where to start. There are some basic steps leaders can take in the right direction....

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Sustainable finance efforts must focus on impact in Asia, Africa and South America, experts say

June 28, 2021 in Sustainability • 5 min read

Banks and investors engaged in sustainable finance initiatives need to focus on countries where they can make the most impact, and also on striking a better balance between environmental and social goals,...

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Bertrand Piccard

June 24, 2021 in Sustainability • 1 min read • Podcast available

“Solar Impulse” explorer Bertrand Piccard on finding purpose. As an explorer, Bertrand Piccard has always had a strong sense of purpose. But now he finds he has a gift for helping other...

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