Five trends to drive business and finance in 2024
The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMD’s Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape....
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The Wild West of tech sovereignty
The race for tech sovereignty is intensifying as AI’s growth drives fierce competition for the rare minerals, chips, energy, and talent that underpin advanced computing. Supply chain fragility, geopolitical tensions, and export...
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The right thing: Triple bottom line has renewed purpose
November 6, 2023 • by Sudhanshu Sarronwala in ESG • 9 min read
Focusing on a company’s ecological and social impact as well as its economic performance has yielded mixed results. However, there is increasing evidence that even legacy companies are now making positive strides....
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Chicken or pig? New ESG rules require true board commitmentÂ
October 10, 2023 • by Jan van der Kaaij, Sam Gill in ESG • 8 min read
A well-known metaphor in business illustrates levels of buy-in: imagine a chicken and a pig discussing a bacon and egg sandwich – the chicken is engaged, but the pig is committed! A...
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Bioversys: ‘Impact investors should focus more on equitable health’
With investors increasingly focusing on ESG topics, you might think that being a Tech for Good company would help attract funding. This is not always the case, says Marc Gitzinger, CEO of...
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Materiality: from reporting requirement to strategic insightÂ
In the fifth of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Julia Binder, IMD’s Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation, explains how to carry out a materiality assessment –...
The crucial role of the board in driving sustainable business transformation
In the fourth of a series of practical guides, Knut Haanaes and Salvatore Cantale look at the vital role played by boards in driving companies’ sustainability strategies. Board members often feel ill-equipped...
CHANEL CFO: ‘The finance department is central to making the ESG agenda happen’Â
As the luxury sector comes under pressure to reduce emissions, CFOs will play an important role in measuring progress and making sure that asset allocation has a positive impact on broader society,...
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