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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.

Europe’s New Green Claims

Europe’s New Green Claims Rules Will Reset Consumer Trust

By Allyson Bartlett As Europe tightens the rules on environmental claims, brands have an opportunity to rise above green skepticism and earn evidence-backed trust. For years,...
Europe’s Energy Resilience - power supply facilities

How Efficiency, Storage, and Consumer Choice Could Strengthen Europe’s Energy Resilience

Europe’s energy challenge is becoming less about preparing for one predictable shock and more about building a system that can absorb several kinds of...
Global Coal Market - Coal industry concept

How the Energy Transition Is Changing the Global Coal Market

By Rakibul Hasan Razu Anyone watching the coal price forecast these days is presented with a strange picture. The deployment of solar farms is continuing...
Europe's Green Building

Europe Just Redefined “Green Building.” Evgeny Skigin Says the Maths Now Favours Industrial Hemp

The European Commission published new guidance this year putting "whole-life carbon" at the centre of EU building policy — a shift from measuring only...
Europe's Energy Crisis

Can a Sticker-Sized Sensor Help Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis?

An insight into SureFlow's Electrical Hub Kit, which uses adhesive, self-install sensors and AI-powered technology to bring circuit-level energy monitoring to homes without an...
circular economy

The Circular Paradox: Why Circular Firms Struggle in Europe’s Most Circular Cities

By Dr Nikhilesh Sinha and Satrupa Ghosh Although Europe has the highest number of circular startups1 and its cities lead on circular transition plans, coordination...
Why Impact Measurement Has Become a Technology Problem

Why Impact Measurement Has Become a Technology Problem

By Benjamin Fellowes  With scrutiny rising, technology is proving essential for elevating social value measurement beyond a reporting exercise and into a defensible driver of...
Packaging for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Why EPR Assessments are Becoming a Cost Priority for Businesses

By Ellis Clark Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is turning packaging data into a financial risk, making early assessment essential for cost control and future competitiveness. Extended...
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Why Should the Private Sector Lead the Fight Against Climate Change?

By Peter Lorange, Sigvald Harryson, and Karin Mugnaini We've found that companies co-creating solutions with unconventional outside partners are cutting carbon and health-related harm faster...
Why Natural Hydrogen Could Change Markets

Why Natural Hydrogen Could Change the Economics of the Global Hydrogen Market

Global hydrogen demand reached almost 100 million tonnes in 2024, while low-emissions production remained below 1 percent of supply, according to the International Energy...
Businessman cooking in the kitchen while working. Cooking and nutrition leadership concept

Why Cooking and Nutrition are Underrated Leadership Tools

By Adam Kingl and Jakub Radzikowski Nutrition is a means to performance, improving our body and brain’s abilities to concentrate, mitigate anxiety and sustain energy...
Transforming the Recycling Industry

Swiss Innovation: How Top Entrepreneur and Millionaire Oliver Martin is Transforming the Recycling Industry

Oliver Martin from Zurich had already gone bankrupt. The banks had turned him away on several occasions. Despite this - or perhaps precisely because...
Concept of using a smartphone for social media and Digital Habit

Are You Addicted to Scrolling? The New Digital Habit that is Stealing Our Recovery

By Dr. Simon L. Dolan Infinite scrolling may seem harmless, but repeated digital stimulation can erode attention, recovery, and self-control, making digital resilience increasingly important. Infinite...
business agility

Striking the Right Balance Between Environmental Integrity and Business Agility

By Tatu Tuominen, Director of Public Affairs, atNorth Europe must scale AI‑ready digital infrastructure without sacrificing sustainability, proving growth and green ambition can advance together through...
UAE Energy Strategy - blue solar panel boards

Powering Two Futures: How the UAE Is Building an Energy Portfolio for Tomorrow

Over just a few weeks, the United Arab Emirates made headlines with a series of seemingly unrelated energy announcements. ADNOC advanced major oil and...
circular design

The Good Plastic Company: Generating Circular Design by Choosing Scalable Waste

By Fernanda Arreola, Dr. Gregory C. Unruh, and Sabine Bacouel-Jentjens Can plastic really be “good”, environmentally speaking? Read about a company founded on the belief...
energy flexibility

Electric’s Watershed Moment: How The Iran War Has Accelerated a New Era of Energy...

By David Mitchell Oil-market volatility has sharpened the case for EVs, but lasting success depends on smarter grids, flexible systems and sustained consumer confidence. The US-Iran conflict...
Businesses Reconsider Wind Energy

Beyond the Solar Panel: Is It Time Businesses Took Another Look at Wind?

For many businesses, the conversation around renewable energy has focused almost entirely on solar power. Rooftop panels have become a familiar sight on offices,...

Moat or Millstone: Can Europe Regulate Its Way to Investable Financial Inclusion?

By Alessandro Hatami Europe’s regulatory drive could become a platform for financial inclusion, helping institutions protect customers while opening commercially valuable underserved markets. For Europe’s financial...
Recycling in business

Why Recycling is Good for Business: Environmental and Financial Benefits for Companies

TL;DR — Why Recycling Is Good for Business Recycling helps companies reduce waste, control disposal expenses, recover value from materials, and lower the environmental impact...
women with Nutrition Habits

The Seven Nutrition Habits of Highly Effective Women

By Dr Linia Patel PhD, RD, MBDA Award-winning dietitian Dr Linia Patel reveals the seven evidence-based nutrition habits that help high-performing women sustain energy, focus,...
AI in Healthcare

The Dangerous Illusion of Unregulated AI in Healthcare

By Ángel Alberich-Bayarri As general-purpose AI enters clinical settings, healthcare leaders must ensure innovation does not outpace accountability, safety, and regulatory oversight. In parts of Europe,...
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Most Companies Aren’t Built to Care About Impact

By Fernanda Arreola and Gregory Unruh Corporate sustainability efforts often fall short because the real challenge lies not in intentions, but in the way businesses...
financial democracy

How Financial Democracy Is Reshaping the Future of Impact Investing

Interview with Nuno Brito Jorge of Goparity Impact investing is moving into the mainstream as more people seek transparency, accountability, and measurable social and environmental...
Traditional millet cultivated as part of the Millet Ark initiative.

What an Indigenous Millet Farm Can Teach Us About Resilience in the AI Age

By Megan Chiu In the mountains of northern Taiwan, the Tayal Millet Ark is bringing traditional millet varieties—and the knowledge surrounding them—back into cultivation. Its...
Las Vegas solar installation

Solar Energy Solutions: Expert Guide for Effective Las Vegas Solar Installation

As the demand for sustainable energy grows, Las Vegas homeowners are increasingly turning to solar energy solutions. The city's abundant sunshine makes it an...
AI and Inclusive Leaders Need Each Other

The 4 Reasons Why AI and Inclusive Leaders Need Each Other

By Dr Andrea Titus and Dr Juliet Bourke AI is loudly reshaping work and quietly introducing equity challenges and opportunities – new research reveals inclusive...
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How Better Packaging Helps Brands Compete Without Price Cuts

When competition increases, many brands fall into the same pattern. They lower prices to stay attractive, hoping it will drive more sales. Companies like...
Miroslav Lajčák

Miroslav Lajčák and Why Multilateralism Still Matters

When the United Nations General Assembly opened its 72nd session in September 2017, the multilateral system was already under heavy political pressure. Established trade...
Woman investing on health

What Makes Women’s Health the Most Overlooked Investment Opportunity of Our Time?

By Maryann Selfe Women's health has long been treated as a niche healthcare segment. In reality, it represents one of the most structurally mispriced markets...
ambient listening

How Europe Could Turn Ambient Listening into Competitive Advantage

By Dr. Konstantin Vdovenko and Dr. Katarzyna Byszek-Stevens Europe has a strategic opportunity to ease demands on its healthcare system and simultaneously unlock the potential...
Gen Z Founder Amrita Bhasin is Tackling an $800 Billion Waste Problem

How Gen Z Founder Amrita Bhasin is Tackling an $800 Billion Waste Problem

By Cristina Miceli, journalist at The European Business Review Companies in the food, beauty, and apparel industries regularly purchase surplus products to avoid stockouts. While...
ESG business group benefits

Impact Externalities: How Capitalism Can Drive Authentic Social Impact

By Adam Crouch and Dr Llewellyn D W Thomas The traditional ESG playbook is failing. Smart executives are discovering that the most powerful path to...
Education career opportunities concept as a group of graduating university studends crossing a mortarboard or graduation cap acting as a bridge to provide an opportunity and bridging the gap for business success. Youth Homelessness concept

Youth Homelessness Beyond Housing: Integrating Education and Employment Policy Pathways

By Julien Billion Youth homelessness is not only a housing issue but reflects fragmented transitions across education and employment, calling for earlier and more integrated...
Sea fish farm. Cages for fish farming dorado and seabass. Aquaculture

The Blue Economy Opportunity: Why Aquaculture is Attracting Serious Investment

The global food system is entering a period of structural change. As populations grow and dietary preferences shift toward higher protein consumption, traditional agriculture...
WBCSD ESG governance

How the WBCSD’s 1991 Blueprint Became the Architecture for Modern Corporate ESG Governance

When the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive entered its first full enforcement phase in 2025, compliance teams across the continent confronted obligations that...
European SMEs Still Need Sustainability Data Post-Omnibus

The Exemption Illusion: Why European SMEs Still Need Sustainability Data Post-Omnibus

By Rebecca Elliott Carballo, Florian Hoos, Giulia Neri-Castracane and Sara Ratti European SMEs' relief following the adoption of the EU's Omnibus package may be misplaced....
purpose-driven leadership

Leading with Purpose: Uniting Inner Conviction and Societal Demands

By John Almandoz and Carlos Rey It's one thing to talk about corporate purpose, quite another to make it happen in a way that has...
The Lightning LS-218: A real-world demonstration of how 800V architecture maximizes power-to-weight and thermal efficiency, proving that foundational engineering is the key to EV scalability.

The 800V Pivot: Why Architecture is the Foundational Lever for EV Scalability

By Richard Hatfield The article argues that 800V battery architecture—not breakthrough cell chemistry—is the decisive lever for scalable, profitable EVs. By reducing current, heat, and...
Mövenpick Resort El Quseir sustainability

Preserving Paradise: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir Leads Egypt’s Green Tourism Movement

Mövenpick Resort El Quseir, located along the pristine shores of Egypt's Red Sea, has set an industry standard by marrying premium hospitality with environmental...

EU Pivot Following COP30 Gridlock Underscores Vital Role of Private Sector Innovators

At a closed-door meeting on 4 February, EU environment ministers signalled a quiet but consequential shift in Europe’s climate posture, asserting that the Union...
Farmers using laptop for smart farming analysis while observing rural field during sunset. Concept of modern agriculture and farm innovation

Backing Europe’s Farmers is Key to Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture

By Paolo Rigamonti Europe’s farmers are adopting climate-smart agriculture to address soil degradation, extreme weather and declining yields. Drawing on examples across Europe and Mars...

The Structures That Support Sustainable Success

By Ellie Williams Sustainability is no longer a side project for forward-thinking companies. It is a core driver of resilience, innovation, and long-term growth. When...
ESG Relocation Paradox

The ESG Relocation Paradox: Why Your Sustainability Report Can’t Hide Your Moving Carbon Footprint

Companies are racing to prove progress on climate targets, circularity, and transparency. Yet one operational decision keeps slipping through the ESG net: the corporate...
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...
youth-led Nuclear Initiatives at the globe hackhAtom

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...

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