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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.

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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Sustainability of Glass Packaging in the Skincare Industry

As sustainability gains prominence, consumers and companies alike are seeking methods to lessen their ecological impact. A prominent trend in the skincare industry is...

Reversing the Decline: How HR Teams Can Drive Gender Parity in 2025

By Professor Geeta Nargund Recently, The Pipeline, a leading gender and diversity consultancy, reported a fall in the percentage of women in executive committees of...
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Bridging the Gap: Sociology as a Social Science in the Contemporary World

Sociology, the social science that analyzes the behavior of human beings and social life, has remained at the center of debate regarding the possibility...
Future of work

A Vision for Tomorrow: Crafting a Compassionate Blueprint for Our Shared Future

By Simon L. Dolan The future of work is not just a matter of technology and efficiency; it’s about people. Many of us are navigating...
Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Generative AI

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Generative AI

By Laetitia Cailleteau, Philippe Roussiere and Professor Thierry Rayna With the game-changing explosion of AI into the commercial world, business leaders have, predictably, focused on the...
Solar and modern cities

Why Recycling Solar Panels is Crucial for Environmental Sustainability

Embracing solar power is like turning on the bright lights of hope for an eco-friendly tomorrow. Around the world, as we grow more aware...
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The Role of CROs in Feasibility Studies for Medical Devices

The development of medical devices is a highly regulated and complex process that requires careful planning, rigorous testing, and compliance with global regulatory standards....
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The Importance of Building Decarbonisation and 4 Ways Estate Leaders Can Get Started

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the drive to reduce carbon emissions has never been more urgent. Buildings,...
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Transforming Paper Cup Recycling for a Sustainable Future

Plastic-coated, single-use food packaging has historically posed challenges for recyclers. However, companies like Georgia-Pacific Professional, in collaboration with the NextGen Consortium and the Foodservice...
Real Estate Sustainability

Upcoming Legislation Changes Affecting Real Estate Sustainability

Sustainability in real estate is no longer just a market trend—it’s becoming a legal requirement. Governments worldwide are enacting stricter sustainability regulations, forcing the...
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“two sexes” – Trump Executive Order: From Gender Dysphoria Controversy to Gender Stigma

By Marcelina Horrillo Husillos, Journalist and Correspondent at The European Business Review On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed more than...