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Why a new nature of business can still become a reality
The push for a more ecological way of doing business championed by Europe and China, among others, is cause for hope.
August 28, 2025
Sustainability transformation
Sustainability is not just a buzz word but a core part of strategy, driving the transformation of business models and unlocking new growth opportunities. Drawing on the latest research and best-practice business cases from industry leaders, IMD experts and global thought leaders share actionable strategies and tools to develop a comprehensive business strategy that meets the evolving expectations of investors, consumers, and employers.
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Consumer Goods
How Arcos Dorados is turning global scale into local impact
How the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee is leveraging global brand programs for social and environmental impact across Latin America and the Caribbean.
August 19, 2025
Energy
Debunking five common myths about sustainability
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.
August 12, 2025
Future readiness
Climate change: The emergence of ‘uninsurable’ areas – businesses must act now, or pay later
Climate change is making areas “uninsurable.” Businesses must act now—integrate climate risk into strategy or face escalating financial losses.
August 7, 2025
Sustainability
Rewiring the grid: How Alpiq is aligning culture and collaboration to power the energy transition
Alpiq’s CEO rewires the Swiss power company’s legacy and culture to reshape it as a leader of the energy transition.
August 6, 2025
I by IMD Book Club
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 in the face of climate change. He discussed his views on climate, economics, innovation, and sports as well as the source of his optimism with Julia Binder, Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation at IMD.
July 30, 2025
Brain Circuits:
Brain Circuits
Spot the difference: ESG and sustainability
ESG assesses risks to the business; sustainability focuses on the business’s impact on the world. Understand the difference to lead with purpose and insight.
August 5, 2025
Brain Circuits
How to get sustainable business transformation right
Sustainable corporate change is a challenging feat to pull off. Julia Binder examines the barriers and drivers of change to increase your chances of success.
May 12, 2025
AI
Are you using AI for a sustainable future?
As AI continues to reshape industries, businesses must navigate the balance between automation and human contribution. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of its potential uses and check out our tips on collaborating for a sustainable future.
May 7, 2025
Brain Circuits
How to leave a sustainable legacy: 5 leadership keys
A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done.
May 5, 2025
Brain Circuits
How to use design thinking to achieve sustainability goals
Implementing sustainability programs is notoriously difficult. Here’s how to use a stakeholder-centered design-thinking approach to boost the chances of successful implementation.
April 28, 2025
Brain Circuits
Management myth-busters: We do ESG – we don’t need to measure impact
Many companies still believe that compliance with ESG criteria is sufficient to keep regulators and investors happy and ensure business sustainability. Not so, says Sonja Haut, who identifies seven ways in which impact metrics can be used to address new markets, unlock new revenue streams, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and cut costs.
April 3, 2025
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Leading systems change
The sustainability transformation issue
No organization can escape the need to transform to become more sustainable. The need to act is urgent. It calls for strong leadership, difficult decisions, and deep cultural change. In Issue XI, we explore how to build sustainable organizations to succeed in turbulent times.
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