ESG – Making sense of the madness
‘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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Rethinking responsibility
In his book Climate Justice: What Rich Nations Owe the World – and the Future, Cass R Sunstein delivers a timely exploration of the moral and practical obligations that wealthy nations have...
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Mark Schneider
July 8, 2021 in Sustainability • 1 min read • 
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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...
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,...
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...
An adventurer’s advice? Don’t stress over things beyond your control
June 21, 2021 in Sustainability • 8 min read
Bertrand Piccard believes the COVID-19 crisis could be a chance to reset our priorities, leading to a more efficient, cleaner and fairer world. Interview by Alyson Meister...
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Accelerating transitions to sustainable business models after COVID
There is a growing need to provide executives with the tools to take a more integrated approach to impact and business – and to change mindsets when it comes to financial decision-making....
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Asia holds key to CO2 emissions crisis
June 14, 2021 • by Nick Parsons in Sustainability • 3 min read
The impact of CO2 emissions on climate change is one of the most urgent problems facing the world today, but any solution must focus on Asia....
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