Five trends to drive business and finance in 2024
The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMDâs Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape. ...
23 February 2024 ⢠by Gerrit Sindermann in ESG ⢠7 min read
Until recently, the sustainability risks of banks and other financial institutions were assessed mostly on their internal activities and on possible impacts from outside their operations. Now, thanks to new regulations that...
Continue reading29 December 2023 ⢠by Karl Schmedders in ESG ⢠6 min read
The outlook for 2024 remains cautious. Karl Schmedders, IMDâs Professor of Finance, considers five themes that are likely to dominate the business landscape. ...
30 November 2023 ⢠by Ivan Miroshnychenko in ESG ⢠8 min read
A new study co-authored by Ivan Miroshnychenko investigates the causes behind the discrepancy between firmsâ ESG claims and what they do in practice....
6 November 2023 ⢠by Sudhanshu Sarronwala in ESG ⢠9 min read
Focusing on a companyâs 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....
10 October 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 â the chicken is engaged, but the pig is...
22 August 2023 ⢠by Jim Pulcrano in ESG ⢠3 min read
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...
4 August 2023 ⢠by Florian Hoos in ESG ⢠6 min read
The world needs to watch the EUâs directive on sustainability reporting â even if you think it wonât apply to you. Here are five tips for handling it strategically. ...
26 June 2023 ⢠by Julia Binder in ESG ⢠6 min read
In the fifth of a series of practical guides for organizations on sustainability, Julia Binder, IMDâs Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation, explains how to carry out a materiality assessment â...
24 May 2023 ⢠by Carlos Cordon in ESG ⢠6 min read
To properly address supply-chain risk, multinationals should be doing due diligence on every supplier and cascading action down through the value chain. ...
15 May 2023 ⢠by Knut Haanaes, Salvatore Cantale in ESG ⢠7 min read
In the fourth of a series of practical guides, Knut Haanaes and Salvatore Cantale look at the vital role played by boards in driving companiesâ sustainability strategies. Board members often feel ill-equipped...
9 May 2023 ⢠by StÊphane J. G. Girod, Jana M. Arden in ESG ⢠7 min read
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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