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Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation

  • A playbook from IMD to plan, execute, and showcase corporate sustainability 
  • Edited by two renowned thought leaders on sustainable business transformation
  • Contributing writers from over 30 IMD faculty
  • Foreword by David Bach, President and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy at IMD and Michel Demaré, Chairman of the Foundation & Supervisory Boards at IMD, Chair of the Board at AstraZeneca Plc

Publisher

Wiley

Publication date

13 December 2024

Goes beyond the ‘why’ of sustainability, instead providing the ‘how’ of achieving it, including: common barriers to change, minimizing risks, managing performance, and measuring impact

Makes the case for ‘rethinking’ sustainability as an opportunity to be embraced rather than a challenge and reveals how sustainability initiatives sharply differ from the much-criticized ESG framework and are as crucial as ever despite this backlash

Based on extensive research conducted in the past several years at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland (IMD), Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD helps readers understand why sustainability matters, what it involves, how it fits with corporate strategy and how to implement it according to the specifics of their companies. This playbook emphasizes both strategic and organizational work, delivering a framework to generate solid financial returns without depleting the world’s natural and social wealth.

With detailed case studies and quotations from executives to provide context, this book explores topics including:

Meet the Editors — Join us on 15 January!

Join Professors Binder and Haanaes on 15 January 2025 at 12:00 PM CET for IMD's first Book Club webinar of 2025, featuring a discussion and Q&A on their new playbook for sustainable business transformation. We hope to see you there.

Editors

Contributing authors

Look inside…  Table of Contents, Chapter 1, Index

Learn with IMD

Executive programs in sustainable business

IMD offers a suite of executive programs designed to expand capabilities in key areas of sustainable transformation. From ESG reporting to circular economy innovation, courageous leadership, driving sustainability from the boardroom, and integrating sustainability into business strategy, these programs empower you to stay at the forefront of the dynamically changing landscape of business sustainability.

Our sustainable business programs don’t focus on sustainability as an add-on; they offer an integrated approach that transforms it into a strategic advantage. You’ll learn how to develop a comprehensive business strategy that meets the evolving expectations of investors, consumers, and employees, while ensuring your business remains agile, future-ready, and positioned to thrive.

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