Adopting a holistic approach to a just transition: lessons from the aviation industry
Gerben Broekema, Vishal Babajee, and Ramón Fisac García explore a more balanced approach to climate action and social equity.
Valentina Carbone on sustainability and radical change over perfection
In this episode of We All Make Mistakes, Professor Ben Voyer sits down with Valentina Carbone, sustainability professor at ESCP Business School. Carbone, whose research focuses on sustainable supply chain management and the sharing economy, discusses her views on what makes sustainability a complex topic in business, the urgency for radical change, and how companies can avoid common pitfalls when it comes to “going green.” As Carbone highlights, “Sustainability is a daunting task—it’s more than just ticking boxes; it requires systemic transformation.”
Building business resilience through climate change adaptation strategies
ESCP Master’s graduate Alice Maffini-Delvallée takes a look at the food sector to understand how businesses are adapting their supply chain to climate change.
On-demand fashion gives much-needed clues on how to green notoriously wasteful industry
Professor Valérie Moatti takes a look at on-demand fashion and the ways it might help make the fashion industry more sustainable.
“Corporate Sustainability Reporting deserves better”
Frank Figge comments on his mention of a Chinese energy giant’s sustainability report that actually led to an article in the press.
Transforming the arts through sustainable innovation
Finnish National Opera and Ballet & FEDORA show how the lessons learned from sustainable innovation in arts and culture can be extended to other sectors of the economy.
Using gamification to foster environmental responsibility in companies
It is time to push the limits of gamification by applying it to larger, more pressing issues, in particular, corporate environmental responsibility.
‘Greenhushing’: why some companies are keeping their green strategies in the dark
With some organisations downplaying their sustainability initiatives to avoid greenwashing, ESCP’s Julien Schmitt explains its consequences for business and society.
How to measure business impact on society and the environment
Prof. Alisa Sydow provides a three-step playbook for quantifying the costs imposed on society and the environment — information that can empower you to take positive action.
In liberated companies, purpose challenges the dictatorship of profit
Leaders who empower their teams are more likely to put the organisation’s purpose at the centre of their decision-making, assert Emilie Poli and Eymeric Guinet based on a series of interviews.
How to avoid greenwashing
As consumers and investors embrace sustainability, companies are often keen to shout about their green moves. But doing so is risky, requiring a strategic approach.
Building on the strength of small businesses to boost the sustainability transition
Nature lover and entrepreneur Valérie Thobois helps small to medium enterprises (SMEs) integrate sustainability into their activities.
