Farmers and food industry must work together to avoid disaster
The world’s topsoil is badly eroded and there may be only 60 harvests left. But solutions are at hand, says Geraldine Matchett of nutrition company Royal DSM....
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Ecosystem Inc: How the nature of competition is evolving
13 hours ago • by Mark J. Greeven in Sustainability • 13 min read • 
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Ecosystems promise a new way to compete, yet most squander the opportunity by bolting them onto old strategic logic. Mark Greeven makes the case for putting ecosystem thinking at the heart of...
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Why German business shouldn’t fear a greener government
Should Germany’s Green party score a big enough share of the vote in a federal election on 26 September to enter the next coalition government, business should embrace the opportunity to accelerate...
Sustainable development: trust the science and get ready for constant change
September 21, 2021 • by Amanda Williams, Gail Whiteman, John N. Parker in Magazine • 12 min read
The UN set ambitious targets to clean up the world by 2030, but business leaders need to do more to make them a reality....
We need to move fast to build a ‘nature positive’ economy
September 20, 2021 • by Eva Zabey in Leadership • 7 min read
The destruction of natural ecosystems poses major risks for businesses and could wipe $10 trillion from the global economy. The time to act is running out....
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Much of the conversation about hybrid work focuses on striking the right balance between the in-person and virtual modes. And we, too, have begun to explore the differences in how leaders need...
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Choosing a digital governance model is a critical part of a digital transformation strategy. Research has indicated that governance is a key driver of financial performance for businesses that have undergone successful...
Urgent action is needed to protect Congolese cobalt miners
September 16, 2021 • by Serra Cremer Iyi, Dorothée Baumann Pauly in Audio articles • 7 min read
The mineral is a vital component of electric car batteries, but small-scale miners, including children, are working in harsh conditions. Alliances need to be forged in the supply chain to make cobalt...
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September 16, 2021 • by David Bach in Management • 1 min read • 
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Zurich Zoo director Severin Dressen explains how his organization is being proactive in tackling the loss of biodiversity and helping to shape a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature...
Carbon-zero shipping is on the horizon, here’s how we chart a course
September 15, 2021 • by Mads Peter Zacho in Audio articles • 9 min read
Shipping accounts for 3% of global CO2 emissions, and the volume of business is expected to grow by more than 50% over the next 30 years. It’s a huge task, but here’s...
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Harnessing and sustaining energy: the science of good leadership
September 15, 2021 • by Michael D. Watkins in Audio articles • 7 min read
Much of the conversation about hybrid work focuses on striking the right balance between the in-person and virtual modes. And we, too, have begun to explore the differences in how leaders need...
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Everyone can be a good forecaster, here’s what you need to knowÂ
September 15, 2021 • by Howard H. Yu in Innovation • 9 min read
The trick is to make predictions with maximum conviction but, paradoxically, you must be ready to change your mind fast....
Zoos play a vital role, don’t let them become extinct
Zurich Zoo director Severin Dressen explains how his organization is being proactive in tackling the loss of biodiversity and helping to shape a sustainable coexistence between humans and nature....
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