Books
Best Practice book series for business leaders
Four books bring together the best I by IMD articles on leadership, strategy, governance, and sustainable business transformation.
December 2, 2025
Sustainability transformation
Sustainability is not just a buzz word but a core part of strategy, driving the transformation of business models and unlocking new growth opportunities. Drawing on the latest research and best-practice business cases from industry leaders, IMD experts and global thought leaders share actionable strategies and tools to develop a comprehensive business strategy that meets the evolving expectations of investors, consumers, and employers.
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I by IMD Podcasts
Inside the transition: Bottlenecks and strategic choices
In the second episode of IMD’s sustainability series, IMD’s Julia Binder and Knut Haanaes welcome Kunal Chandra of RWE to discuss the energy transition.
December 1, 2025
Audio articles
Staying committed on net-zero goals is true test of leadership
Companies have buckled under pressure from the Trump administration and challenging economic conditions, but now’s not the time to abandon sustainability goals.
November 27, 2025
Geopolitics
Sustainability and Geopolitics: Rethinking strategy in a divided world
Sustainability can no longer be separated from geopolitics. In this webinar, our experts discuss how rising security risks, disrupted supply chains, and circularity are redefining strategy for global leaders.
November 21, 2025
Audio articles
Redesign pay incentives to turn climate promises into action
Boards can drive real climate action by linking executive pay to meaningful environmental targets, ensuring accountability beyond symbolic pledges.
November 18, 2025
Industrials
How Holcim is bringing concrete changes to the construction of ‘circular’ cities
Growing demand for building materials requires novel approaches to construction. Holcim CEO Miljan Gutovic shows how his company has adopted circularity as a new way to grow the business.
November 18, 2025
Brain Circuits:
AI
Management mythbusters: The AI vs sustainability trade-off
AI and sustainability are transforming the business landscape, yet many organizations treat the two as separate mandates, led by separate teams pulling in different directions. Instead, they must integrate these forces, using five principles for a twin transformation.
December 3, 2025
Audio articles
The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right
Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility.
September 2, 2025
Brain Circuits
Spot the difference: ESG and sustainability
ESG assesses risks to the business; sustainability focuses on the business’s impact on the world. Understand the difference to lead with purpose and insight.
August 5, 2025
Brain Circuits
How to get sustainable business transformation right
Sustainable corporate change is a challenging feat to pull off. Julia Binder examines the barriers and drivers of change to increase your chances of success.
May 12, 2025
AI
Are you using AI for a sustainable future?
As AI continues to reshape industries, businesses must navigate the balance between automation and human contribution. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of its potential uses and check out our tips on collaborating for a sustainable future.
May 7, 2025
Brain Circuits
How to leave a sustainable legacy: 5 leadership keys
A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done.
May 5, 2025
Featured Publication:
Leading systems change
The sustainability transformation issue
No organization can escape the need to transform to become more sustainable. The need to act is urgent. It calls for strong leadership, difficult decisions, and deep cultural change. In Issue XI, we explore how to build sustainable organizations to succeed in turbulent times.
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