Staying committed on net-zero goals is true test of leadership
Companies have buckled under pressure from the Trump administration and challenging economic conditions, but now's not the time to abandon sustainability goals....
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December 29, 2025 • by Frédéric Dalsace, Goutam Challagalla, Julia Binder, Florian Hoos , Sara Ratti, Adrian Dellecker, Howard H. Yu, Michael R. Wade, Vanina Farber, Karl Schmedders in Energy • 12 min read
In 2026, sustainability moves from lofty ambition to hard-nosed execution, driving resilience, competitiveness, and real business value. From circularity to AI-enabled energy systems and sustainable product design, IMD experts see action taking...
Continue readingNovember 27, 2025 • by Amanda Williams in Energy • 5 min read
Companies have buckled under pressure from the Trump administration and challenging economic conditions, but now's not the time to abandon sustainability goals....
November 11, 2025 • by Roberto Bocca in Energy • 10 min read
Brazil, India, and Nigeria, among others, present opportunities and challenges for business in a rapidly developing energy landscape. Companies should tailor their approaches to tap into growth markets....
November 5, 2025 • by Jad Mouawad, José Parra Moyano in Energy • 9 min read
AI is power hungry but, used wisely, its benefits could outweigh the costs. Business leaders will play a key role in determining whether innovation and sustainability can advance together....
October 28, 2025 • by Clara Camarasa in Energy • 9 min read
Doing more with less energy is the fastest and cheapest way to cut emissions. Business leaders must do more to translate words into action....
September 30, 2025 • by Jerry Davis in Energy • 8 min read
The success of the biggest American companies and pension funds depends on international markets. Perhaps this can give the world the leverage it needs to keep the US on board for the...
September 29, 2025 • by Winter Nie, Ivy Buche in Energy • 15 min read
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the company’s success....
September 24, 2025 • by Arturo Bris in Energy • 8 min read
Business leaders must master the art of building strategies that take account of partisan divides over net-zero goals while progressing the interests of their company and society....
September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Energy • 9 min read
Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....
August 14, 2025 • by Zoë Falquet in Energy • 7 min read
Zoë Falquet, Sustainability Director at International Petroleum Corporation, reflects on how an unplanned path and a conviction to lead from within helped shape her ESG leadership journey. ...
August 12, 2025 • by Julia Binder in Energy • 11 min read
Much has been said about corporate sustainability – and much of it is wrong. It’s time to retire common misconceptions and consider it a strategic lever for value creation, resilience, and competitiveness....
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