Sustainability
Follow the money: Why sustainability is not dead, just smarter
The war on woke has not killed sustainability – it has stripped out the noise and left the issues that were always going to matter.
April 17, 2026
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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Sustainability
Why whisky isle’s digital ecosystem is a golden blend
Trust and governance, not data and technology, will separate winners from losers in the race to build ecosystems that sustain value. A remote Scottish island offers a few clues to the way ahead, explain Michael Wade, Mark Greeven, and Konstantinos Trantopoulos
April 7, 2026
Family Business (Industry)
Economic success and sustainability: Two sides of the same coin
Why boards must reframe sustainability as a mechanism for long-term survival.
March 25, 2026
Sustainability
Sustainability 2.0
Innovation, value creation, and improved performance should replace ‘virtue signaling’ and ill-defined ‘purpose’, argue Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace
March 19, 2026
Competitiveness
Ecosystem Inc: How the nature of competition is evolving
Ecosystems promise a new way to compete, yet most squander the opportunity by bolting them onto old strategic logic. Mark Greeven makes the case for putting ecosystem thinking at the heart of how leaders set direction, govern value, and build advantage.
March 17, 2026
Best Practice in Sustainable Business Transformation
Prescribing a new future for healthcare: How Roche is rewriting what corporate leadership looks like
André Hoffmann has reshaped a 125-year legacy by redefining Roche’s identity, modernizing its governance, and anchoring the company in a renewed sense of purpose.
March 13, 2026
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Brain Circuits
How to design exec compensation to translate climate ambition into action: 3 steps for boards
For most companies, climate action has limited influence on executive decision-making. Here’s how boards can design compensation structures that motivate leaders to meet corporate climate ambitions.
February 25, 2026
Brain Circuits
Sustainability is dead – true or false?
Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here.
February 23, 2026
Brain Circuits
Sustainability is dead – true or false?
Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here.
January 23, 2026
AI
Management mythbusters: The AI vs sustainability trade-offÂ
AI and sustainability are transforming the business landscape, yet many organizations treat the two as separate mandates, led by separate teams pulling in different directions. Instead, they must integrate these forces, using five principles for a twin transformation.
December 3, 2025
Audio articles
The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right
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.
September 2, 2025
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
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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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