This two-part case deals with an international food company, Mampf Foods, faced with the problem of using controversial genetically engineered crops. In the (A) case, a policy statement on this issue has been requested by GreenEarth, an environmental organization heading opposition to its use. Background information about the new technology and its problematic reception in Europe is given as an aid to policy formation.
To eat or not to eat: Mampf Foods and the biotechnology question (A)
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This two-part case deals with an international food company, Mampf Foods, faced with the problem of using controversial genetically engineered crop...
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IMD-2-0074
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To eat or not to eat: Mampf Foods and the biotechnology question (B)
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The second part of this two-part case shows a sample of the policy statement formulated by Mampf which defends the safety of the technology while e...
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IMD-2-0075
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Net zero: 6 ways CHROs can support strategic transformation
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No single leader or business function can drive progress toward net zero. Knut Haanaes identifies six ways in which CHROs can help drive organizational change.
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Navigating Luxury’s New Reality - Krug - Manuel Reman
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CEO Manuel Reman blends Krug's tradition with innovation, fostering deeper connections with global audiences and emphasizing authenticity to keep the champagne house relevant amid shifting tastes and sustainability challenges.
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Soft skills for hard targets: Why leaders need IDGs to reach the SDGs
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Progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals has been slow. Leaders need Inner Development Goals to become true sustainability champions.
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Brookfield Asset Management Catalytic Transition Fund
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Brookfield’s Catalytic Transition Fund is a case study in how the financial industry can spearhead sustainable development. Brookfield Asset Management announced an initial closing of $2.4 billion for the Catalytic Transition Fund, marking a significant milestone toward the target of raising up to $5 billion for deployment to clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets. $1 billion of capital was provided by ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private investment vehicle for climate finance based in the United Arab Emirates, with the purpose of mobilizing investment at scale to finance a new climate economy. The fund is focused on deploying capital into clean energy and transition assets in emerging markets in South and Central America, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. This strategic partnership will help drive clean energy investment into emerging markets, where investment needs to increase sixfold over current levels to reach the $1.6 trillion required annually by the early 2030s in line with global net zero targets.
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IMD-2652
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©2024
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Brookfield Asset Management
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Finance and Insurance, Private Equity
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Sea2see: Seastainable vision
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BARCELONA, JANUARY 2023. What started in 2016 as a humble entrepreneurial attempt to contribute to a more sustainable future had turned into a solid eyewear brand present in major Western markets. François van den Abeele was even more excited by the rapid development of the Sea2see Foundation, which he set up in Ghana. But success brought its own new questions and issues. From the start, he had relied on the superb craftmanship and dedication of an Italian frame manufacturer. Over time that relationship had turned into a mutual dependency: He was now one of its major clients but, reciprocally, had developed a key supplier risk. What if something happened to that relationship? Should he develop a broader set of suppliers and, if so, how could that be done without antagonizing a great working relationship? Recycling very much set the stage for the brand’s sustainability claims, but it also took massive amounts of time to manage. As other companies started to develop their own fishing net recycling supply chains, did it still make sense to invest so much time in the upstream phase or should he pour his energy into his beloved brand? Finally, maybe it was also time to revisit the growth/profitability dilemma and open up the capital to increase the speed of growth, all for the benefit of the environment as impact fed on scale.
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IMD-7-2564
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©2024
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Sea2see
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Consumer Goods, Optical Products
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Seeing The Full Picture - Sustainable Prosperity - Davos 2025
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Capitalism’s fixation on financial metrics blinds us to the true cost of prosperity, eroding the very foundations of wealth creation. At the opening night of the SDG Tent in Davos, panelists called for a broader definition of value – one that embr...
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How to become a digital sustainability leader in 5 steps
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Companies that excel in both digital and sustainable transformation attract a stock market premium – but how do you tap into that value? Here’s a five-step guide to outperforming your competitors.
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Antidote to antibiotic resistance - Knut Haanaes - Carlos Cordon
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With millions of lives at risk, resistance to antibiotics is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Our ‘Future Back’ approach to problem-solving could help find a cure.
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Sustainable Transformation - Strategy - Leadership
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By aligning purpose with profit, fostering innovation, and building resilience, companies can turn the challenges of embedding sustainability into their business into opportunities.
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How Natura &Co and other eco-pioneers sowed the seeds of positive change
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The Brazilian cosmetics company works with Amazonian communities to promote sustainable business practices. Respecting nature, upholding communities as key stakeholders, addressing social issues, and focusing on results are essential components of...
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