How data centers can give back to society
In Stockholm, heat recovered from data centers is captured and deployed to warm homes. Can other cities follow?
A new measure of success for sporting superstars: Social impact
Embracing a sense of purpose, speaking up, and forcing change off the field are now the goals for players and their organizations.August 18, 2020 by Ben LyttletonRelated tags: activism, coronavirus, COVID-19, social responsibility, sustainability, talent, valuesReuse and refill: The model that will help consumers quit single-use plastics
By moving away from disposable packaging, companies can address the global problem of plastic waste.July 30, 2020 by Deepali SrivastavaRegenerative products just might save the planet – and the economy
Business ventures that go beyond emissions reductions to actually remove existing carbon and other pollutants from the environment could be good for both the planet and profits.June 11, 2020 by RP SiegelDeals will reshape industries in the time of COVID-19
Crisis creates business opportunities. This time, M&A activity will lead the way, and buyers will be in the driver’s seat.June 8, 2020 by Alastair Rimmer, Christopher Temple, and Will Jackson-MooreRelated tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, deals, investing, investors, mergers and deals, private equity, sustainabilityThe environmental opportunity created by COVID-19
On World Environment Day, we look at six ways businesses can help avert rapid nature loss and tackle climate change.June 5, 2020 by Celine Herweijer and Will EvisonRelated tags: carbon, crisis response, environmental policy, geopolitics, green technology, sustainabilityThe power broker
Chantelle Abdul grew Mojec International Holdings from a small family-owned business in Nigeria into an energy business that has helped modernize the country’s electricity market. Now, she’s thinking even bigger.May 20, 2020 by Abimbola BanjoCompanies will have to get creative to advance sustainability amid crisis
As COVID-19 plunges the world into recession, consumers will be more sensitive to price.May 19, 2020 by Denise DahlhoffRelated tags: consumer insights, consumer products, consumers, consumer trends, coronavirus, COVID-19, sustainabilityStaying ahead in Latin America’s turbulent oil and gas market
Felipe Bayón, CEO of Ecopetrol, Colombia’s biggest company, explains how the company is transforming to stay on top.May 6, 2020 by Mariana Palau and Gustavo F. DreispielRelated tags: energy, energy policy, Inside the Mind of the CEO, oil and gas, oil prices, state-owned enterprises, sustainabilityInvestors and asset managers are chasing a new shade of green
The environment and other aspects of sustainability are becoming top concerns for investment CEOs and their clients.April 14, 2020 by Olwyn AlexanderCOVID-19 could shift our economic focus from growth to distribution
Business is helping reshape how we live, work, consume, and connect in ways that could outlast the current crisis.April 13, 2020 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, economic crisis, economic growth, economics, economy, sustainabilityDoubling down on upcycling
Arthur Huang, CEO of Miniwiz, wants to build a circular economy by changing people’s minds about the value of trash.April 1, 2020 by Bobbie van der ListRelated tags: 3d printing, data, environmental policy, Inside the Mind of the CEO, sustainability, technologySeeking the future’s supply chain
Li & Fung CEO Spencer Fung has explicitly championed a digital transformation of one of the world’s most influential supply chain solutions platforms.February 12, 2020 by Art Kleiner and Michael Wy ChengPessimism dematerialized: Four reasons to be hopeful about the future
In More from Less, MIT Sloan School of Management’s Andrew McAfee argues that the “four horsemen of the optimist” are galloping to the planet’s rescue.January 16, 2020 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: book reviews, economic growth, environmental policy, global economy, green technology, innovation, sustainabilityThe newest shopping trend isn’t new at all
The rental and resale markets are booming for products as diverse as fashion and camping gear — and it's creating an opening for brands to reinvent their business model.December 20, 2019 by Steve BarrBusiness could steer India and the world out of troubled waters
Amid alarming scarcity, some companies are going beyond incremental improvements to change how water is used and managed.November 25, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaA sustainable approach to the beauty business
João Paulo Ferreira, CEO of Natura, Brazil’s largest cosmetics company, uses the secrets of the Amazon to fuel an ambitious, environmentally responsible expansion agenda.October 16, 2019 by Richard LapperThe fourth industrial revolution in agriculture
For agribusinesses, implementing new technologies requires focusing on four critical capabilities.October 10, 2019 by Sebastiaan Nijhuis and Iris HerrmannHow cities can stay cool on a warming Earth
As the demand for air conditioning grows worldwide, a more energy-efficient approach, already in use in the Gulf countries, offers a potential solution.August 15, 2019 by George Sarraf, Christopher Decker, and Jad MoussalliForging partnerships to create a tipping point in sustainability
Paul Polman, former chief executive of Unilever, explains why partnerships among government, civil society, and business are urgently needed.August 14, 2019 by David Lancefield and Jeremy GrantRelated tags: accountable organizations, culture, global trends, Inside the Mind of the CEO, leadership, sustainabilityKeep your CSR programs on track
Corporate social responsibility can be tricky, especially for multinationals. A new study lays out some guidance.August 8, 2019 by Matt PalmquistWhy business should cut food waste
Being green isn’t the only reason for companies to get on board. Retailers, restaurants, and others that find ways to minimize food surpluses will reap financial rewards, too.July 18, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaRelated tags: environmental policy, global issues, global perspective, green technology, supply chain, sustainabilityOur Planet: Our Business, and our conversations
A new film shows the challenges and opportunities for businesses that want to help avoid environmental collapse.June 25, 2019 by Richard OldfieldHow business schools can change the world
Experiential learning approaches that give management students exposure to adversity can help create empathetic leaders who are motivated to build a more equitable, sustainable future.April 15, 2019 by Deepa KrishnanRelated tags: education, global perspective, india, inequality, leadership, management, sustainabilityWater Experts for the World
The Dutch turned adversity into a compelling economic opportunity. Other countries could do the same.January 28, 2019 by Bobbie van der List
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