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This category is Sustainability & Wellbeing, exploring strategies for corporate responsibility, environmental impact, and workplace wellness. It features expert insights on sustainable business practices, employee well-being, and innovative solutions for a healthier, more ethical future.

Net-Zero Buildings

What Net-Zero Buildings Reveal About the Limits of Current Energy Systems

When you examine net-zero buildings closely, you see how existing energy systems struggle to support them. These buildings aim to balance the energy they...
sustainability reporting

What the Best Sustainability Reports Reveal About Corporate Strategy Today

Sustainability reporting has evolved far beyond a compliance exercise. For many organizations, it has become a window into how leadership thinks about risk, resilience,...
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What Founders and Business Owners Can Learn From the Hospitality Sector to Create a...

By Cassie Davison  In this article, award-winning hospitality industry veteran, Cassie Davison, explores what founders and business owners can learn from hospitality about building sustainable...
Boardroom green evolution

The Boardroom Revolution: How Three Books Convinced CEOs to Go Green

Corporate boardrooms have historically been bastions of quarterly earnings focus and shareholder primacy. Yet by the late 1990s, something remarkable happened: CEOs began voluntarily...
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How Youth-Led Nuclear Initiatives are Shaping a New Era of Science Diplomacy

As climate change accelerates and global technological demands grow, young scientists and engineers are emerging as influential actors in international cooperation. Across regions as...
UK Commercial Solar ROI

The ROI of Commercial Solar Installation: How Businesses in the UK Benefit

Introduction UK businesses now see commercial solar installation as a cost-effective answer to increasing energy bills and sustainability targets. Government incentives and more efficient technology...
Electric Power Distribution Systems Support Reliable Energy Delivery for Businesses and Consumers

How Modern Electric Power Distribution Systems Support Reliable Energy Delivery for Businesses and Consumers

In every region around the world, electric power distribution plays a crucial role in delivering electricity from generation facilities to homes and businesses. After...
Germany’s Energy Independence Lesson and its LNG Blueprint

Germany’s Energy Independence Lesson and its LNG Blueprint

By Richard Dickenson Energy policy in Germany changed almost overnight at the outset of the Ukraine War. For years, Berlin had banked on a stable...
10R for Circularity in the Jewelry Industry

10R for Circularity in the Jewelry Industry

By Javier Cabello Llano, Professor Ambika Zutshi and Sahan J. Fernando The jewelry industry is facing rising pressure to ditch wasteful, exploitative practices and embrace...
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How 5G-FRMCS Can Accelerate EU’s Rail Transformation

By Séverine Mastikian, Maros Mraz and Vikas Dubey As Europe pursues climate change targets and digital sovereignty, its rail network risks falling behind. Legacy systems,...
European business leaders having a meeting about climate risks

Can European Business Leaders Afford to Deprioritize Climate Risk?

By Matias Pollmann-Larsen and Dominic King As European companies grapple with severe disruption on multiple fronts, climate risks might seem a distant threat. However, our...
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How Agtech Solutions Improve Farming Efficiency

Agtech boosts efficiency by turning farm decisions into clear, data‑guided actions. Sensors, software, and smarter machines help growers do more with fewer resources. Below, I have...
Latvia Is Building a Circular Economy

How Latvia Is Building a Circular Economy

By Alina Fooks Today, the principles of the circular economy occupy a leading place on the global agenda. Europe and the world are on the...
Everyday Products with eco-friendly packaging

How Everyday Products Can Make a Big Environmental Impact

When it comes to protecting the planet, it’s easy to think that only large-scale actions or government policies can make a difference. In reality,...
Retain Talent in the company

How Creative Benefits Can Help Companies Retain Talent in this Competitive Labor Market

By Mita Mallick Retaining talent goes beyond paychecks. Employees stay when they feel valued through benefits that support wellness, homeownership, and lifelong learning. From wellness...
Green Capital: The Secret War for the Energy Future

Green Capital: The Secret War for the Energy Future

The energy transition has been marketed as a story of innovation and sustainability. In reality, it is a story of power, law, and survival. “Green” capital...
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Unlocking Potential: Supporting Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

By Julien Billion, Christel Tessier Dargent and Jérémie Renouf Over 1.3 billion people live with disabilities yet their entrepreneurial potential remains overlooked. Entrepreneurs with disabilities...
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Beyond the Regulatory Checkbox: Navigating Europe’s Shifting Sustainability Rules with Strategic Intent

By Jens Laue, Matthew Robinson, Monique de Ritter and Michela Coppola As Europe recalibrates its sustainability regulations, it may seem natural for businesses to ease...
Organization with profit, people and planet

3 Key Organizational Shifts to Bolster Profits, People, and the Planet

By Maria Brinck Businesses can thrive globally by integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into long-term strategy, demonstrating that responsibility and profitability go hand in...
Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience: The Hidden Advantage for Small Firms and Global Supply Chains

By Joyce Coffee Climate change is disrupting businesses everywhere—wiping out supply chains, shuttering SMEs, and threatening global markets. Yet resilience is the hidden advantage. Companies...
Madeleine Thomson climate change on health risks

Madeleine Thomson on Collaboration in a Warming World

Climate change transforms health threats into shared global challenges that transcend national boundaries. Mosquito-borne diseases don't respect borders, heat waves affect entire regions simultaneously,...
Person finding his purpose

Why Finding Your Purpose is More Important than Ever

By Tim Jack Adams If people don’t feel like they have a purpose, they tend to drift. I believe that our primary purpose needs to...
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When the Lights Go Out: America’s Retreat from Global Humanitarian Aid

By Patrick Reichert and Vanina Farber This piece explores the ripple effects of America’s retreat from humanitarian aid and what it means for fragile states,...
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Sustainable Nutrition Through Cutting Edge Food Tech Solutions

Breakthrough technologies are beginning to transform every aspect of the global food supply chain, from field level operations to retail and distribution, and the...
Understanding and Transforming Hidden Societal Risks

Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding and Transforming Hidden Societal Risks

By Dr. Pedro Cesar Martinez Moran and Dr. Simon L. Dolan In today’s ever-evolving world, it’s crucial to look beyond the surface and recognize the...
Transforming Business Education Through Sustainability and Innovation

Transforming Business Education Through Sustainability and Innovation

By Dr. George Sammour This article explores how business schools can transform education by embedding sustainability and innovation across curricula, research, teaching, and operations. Drawing...
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What if Unicorns Roam in Peatlands: Investing in Nature’s Next Billion-Dollar Frontier

By Dr Rich Stockdale Nature is becoming the next billion-dollar frontier. With carbon markets maturing and nature credits rising, ecosystems now offer scalable, high-return assets....
Farmer using digital tablet in corn crop cultivated field with smart farming interface icons and light flare sunset effect. Smart and new technology for agriculture business concept.

Climate Resilience in Farming: How Emerging Technologies Help Farmers Adapt

2024 was the hottest year in recorded history. Whatever the causes of climate change, the effects are real. Farmers are contending with rising temperatures,...
Food in a Carboard Box and a Paper Bag on a Wooden Surface

Are You Using Plastic-Free Packaging?

Plastic packaging has many benefits: it’s lightweight, it’s durable and it’s very effective at protecting perishable goods from moisture and oxygen. But as we...
ISOPLUS

ISOPLUS – Hidden but Essential

The Energy Transition is an enormous opportunity for Europe to harness its millennia of engineering expertise and lead the world in addressing the existential...
Iñaki Ereño - Bupa

Healthcare with the Customer Front and Centre: Interview with Mr. Iñaki Ereño of Bupa

The health sector has gone through some testing times since Iñaki Ereño became part of it in 2005, including COVID-19. Now Group CEO of...

Designing for ESG: The Role of Architectural Studios

As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities continue to dominate boardroom agendas, the real estate and construction sectors are undergoing a quiet revolution. No...
DELIVER - 3rd

DELIVER Europe 2025 Delivers Success: Highlighting Sustainability and Innovation in Retail Logistics

Amsterdam, 12 June 2025 - DELIVER Europe celebrated its tenth-anniversary event on 4+5 June in Amsterdam with significant engagement from 2,000 key industry stakeholders,...
dense smoke from industry pipes for decarbonization on European Union flag

Can Europe Inc. Make Decarbonization its Competitive Edge?

By Wytse Kaastra, Matthew Robinson, Babak Moussavi and Josh Elkind The authors would like to thank Rebecca Tan and Dominic King for their contributions to...
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Solving Europe’s Water Challenge: Why Smarter Monitoring Is Key to Thriving Rivers

By Rob Passmore As pressure builds globally to tackle river pollution, it’s becoming clear that outdated monitoring methods are the bottlenecks to real progress. In...
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Europe is Quietly Turning the Page on Nutri-Score

When Nestlé announced last week that it would begin phasing out the Nutri-Score label from products sold in Switzerland, the move barely registered outside...
Rethinking Sustainable Investment with CC Forum

Rethinking Sustainable Investment with CC Forum: Why 2025 is Calling for Rapid Action

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword or a distant ideal; it’s an immediate necessity. But amid shifting global crises, are our current investment strategies...
Businessman balancing Money over people

Profit Over People: What will Define the Future Legacy of Today’s Leaders?

By Professor Bernd Vogel As the world of work continues to evolve, leaders face growing pressure to balance or prioritise people over short-term profit. Professor...
art shapes abstract

The Canvas of Community: How Public Art Shapes Emotions and Fulfills Its Own Prophecy

By Dr. Anna Rostomyan and Dr. Monika Klein Art is just art. Or is it? Can art go beyond a form of self-expression into influencing...
Olesya Dobryakhina

How Embedding ESG and Sustainability Shapes the Future of Fintech

Fintech is entering a new stage of development — one defined not just by speed and convenience, but by responsibility, transparency, and purpose. The...
BYD

BYD’s Rapid Ascent to the Global EV Leader

By Jiayi Huang and Xiangming Chen From a battery maker to the world´s leading electric vehicle producer, BYD's spectacular rise is an eventful journey fueled...
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Eco-Friendly Tech: Optimizing Resources for Sustainable Operations

The intersection of technology and sustainability has become increasingly vital in the digital landscape. With growing concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and energy...
A team of engineers flies a drone to plan the installation of an outdoor solar panel system. Installing solar cells on the roof Solar panels on the roof Workers install eco-technology solar power plan.

Advancing Solar Energy: How AI and Drone Technology Are Revolutionizing Solar Plant Monitoring

In today's rapidly evolving renewable energy landscape, solar power has emerged as a critical component of sustainable energy portfolios worldwide. As solar installations grow...
Flags of the European Union in front of the EU-commission building "Berlaymont" in Brussels, Belgium

‘Huaweigate’ Underscores EU Transparency Woes Enabling Noxious Corporate Influence

Huawei has dismissed two employees and suspended a third over their potential participation in the European Parliament’s latest corruption scandal. While these workers’ identities...
Business leader comforting employee with climate anxiety

Employee Climate Anxiety is on The Rise – How Leaders Can Address It and...

By Marga Hoek As climate change accelerates, so does employee climate anxiety—affecting well-being, performance, and retention. In this piece, Marga Hoek explores how leaders can...
EV car model on table with blurred business people planning business marketing for eco-friendly car in background. Greener future with alternative energy charge utilization in business

The Role of Innovation in Achieving EU Emission Reduction Targets and Enabling Heavy-Duty and...

By Carlos Carriedo In this article, Carlos Carriedo, Chief Operating Officer at WEX, discusses how fleet operators can harness the power of innovations, like real-time...
Aïssa Laroussi - Furniture-as-a-Service

Furniture-as-a-Service: How Enky is Redefining Sustainability and Flexibility in Workspaces

Interview with Aïssa Laroussi of Enky You may not realise it yet, but the way businesses approach office furniture is changing—radically. Imagine a workspace that evolves with you, minimising waste...
Man holding digital tablet for developing clean energy such as wind energy for energy sustainability.

The Crucial Impact of Project Management on Clean Energy

As the global push for sustainability accelerates, clean energy projects are becoming integral to combating climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering a greener...
Retort Pouch

Retort Pouch: The Future of Durable and Sustainable Packaging

The packaging industry is constantly evolving, with sustainability and efficiency becoming key priorities. One of the most innovative and practical packaging solutions gaining popularity...
Cosmetics packaging. Set of different cosmetic bottles of cream or serum on a ceramic tray.

The Hidden Costs of Packaging Choices in the Cosmetics Industry

In the ever-evolving cosmetics industry, packaging holds significant importance. It serves not just to safeguard products but also as an impactful marketing instrument that...