Sustainability & Responsible Business
Aligning brand values: How to navigate brand-event partnerships in the era of sustainabilityThe 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar garnered international attention, but not just for the thrilling matches. Controversy swirled around the…
5 October 2023 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
‘Greenhushing’: why some companies are keeping their green strategies in the darkIn a world flooded with sustainability marketing, one French home-appliances maker stands apart for its modesty. Unbeknownst to many, this…
12 September 2023 | 7 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
How to avoid the commodification of culture: a challenge of authenticityThis sophisticated, witty but at times brutal film is not just an impressive achievement for a team of 19–20-year-old bachelor’s…
23 August 2023 | 8 minute read
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Sustainability & Responsible Business
To unlock the full potential of sustainable innovation, look at patterns in business model designWhen it comes to sustainability, product innovation will only get you so far. It is time to rethink our business…
8 August 2023 | 8 minute read
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Sustainability & Responsible Business
How to spot greenwashing in all its formsEarlier this month, the UK’s advertising watchdog issued a warning to organisations that want to promote their sustainability credentials. In…
5 July 2023 | 6 minute read
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Sustainability & Responsible Business
Beyond rainbows: how to be an effective LGBT+ allyIt’s a phenomenon that’s come to be known as ‘rainbow capitalism’, the practice of using LGBT+ symbols and messaging in…
29 June 2023 | 5 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
How to avoid greenwashingFrom tenuous claims about products made from bamboo to supposedly green investment funds that retain significant exposure to fossil fuel…
7 June 2023 | 6 minute read
Executive Playbook
Sustainability & Responsible Business
Building on the strength of small businesses to boost the sustainability transitionWelcome back to the series dedicated to the “Actors of Sustainability”, a course developed by Professor Julien Schmitt to give…
2 May 2023 | 5 minute read
The Salon
Sustainability & Responsible Business
A much-needed clarification of what the circular economy is – and is notFor years, one of my main irritations was the fact that there was no clear definition of ‘the’ circular economy.…
14 April 2023 | 3 minute read
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