sustainability Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:23:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 What is Sustainable Finance? https://www.euruni.edu/blog/what-is-sustainable-finance/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=33503 Over the last 30 years, government organizations have come to recognize that the key to a more sustainable future lies in transforming the world of private finance. Since then, several sustainable finance models have been introduced, aiming to make environmental and social impact part of the corporate decision-making process. But what exactly is sustainable finance, and how is it affecting change? Keep reading to find out. What does sustainable finance mean? The European Commission defines sustainable finance as “the process of taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into account when making investment decisions in the financial sector, leading to […]

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]]> Tackling Global Challenges Through Social Business and Impact Investing https://www.euruni.edu/blog/social-business-impact-investing/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:52:58 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30318 EU Business School students received a presentation from Luise Ammerschuber, the Director and Founder of YESS Impact and AMCO – Ammerschuber Consulting. Luise is also a published author and an in-demand public speaker. She has a BA in International Relations and Development as well as a LLM Master in International Human Rights Law. She is most known for her work with social businesses and impact investing. Her professional interests include empowering women in business and supporting the creation of employment opportunities in developing countries. She is originally from Berlin, Germany; however, her work and studies have taken her to diverse […]

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]]> “The crisis we have is a crisis of moral leadership” – Paul Polman, Co-Founder & Chair at IMAGINE https://www.euruni.edu/blog/paul-polman-imagine/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:49:55 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30096 Visionary business leader Paul Polman joined us for a rousing Learning From Leaders’ conference in January 2021. Former CEO of Unilever, Paul is co-founder and Chair of IMAGINE whose mission is to support business leaders to build a sustainable future. In a fascinating interview with Peter Vanham, author of “Before I Was CEO”, Paul discussed his business philosophy and shared advice for budding business leaders. He urged everyone to work for future generations by adopting sustainable practices and by taking on board the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which offer plentiful business opportunities. Here we’ve distilled some of […]

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]]> Fashion Trends & Sustainability: Creating Demand and Changing Perceptions https://www.euruni.edu/blog/fashion-trends-sustainability/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:16:02 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29855 Source: On Research An expert in sustainable fashion and textile circularity,  Myriam Laroche has worked in the clothing industry for nearly 25 years. In 2009, she decided to devote herself exclusively to the sustainable development of methods and strategies for the design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and reuse of clothing. She spoke with ON Research about sustainability in the fashion industry and the need to change perceptions. Sustainability is fast becoming ubiquitousand a buzzword for many industries. When we talk about sustainable fashion, what aspects are involved?  Sustainable fashion encompasses all the actions taken to create, market, sell and dispose of fashion products that will have the least impact on the planet and on humans. […]

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]]> “We Need to Introduce Sustainability into the Way That We Do Business” – André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Hoffmann-La Roche https://www.euruni.edu/blog/insights-andre-hoffmann/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:09:29 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29606 Learning From Leaders, EU Business School’s flagship series of exclusive conferences by top global business leaders, introduces students, alumni and guests to insights from some of the most influential global business leaders. After a packed spring season featuring leaders from Google, Starbucks, LVHM Group, Four Seasons and more, followed by a short summer break, the fall season kicked off with an inspiring interview with André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Hoffmann-La Roche.  Founded in 1896 by André Hoffmann’s great grandfather, Hoffmann-La Roche is now the world’s largest biotech company, with over 90,000 employees and a presence in more than 150 countries. The company has two main areas of focus; diagnostics, which accounts for about 20% of turnover, and pharmaceuticals.   In the conference with Peter Vanham, author of […]

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]]> What Have You Learned From Lockdown? 7 Questions for Students https://www.euruni.edu/blog/learned-from-lockdown-students/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:35:33 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29524 The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century event. And while lockdowns, many of which are still being enforced, have had a large number of negative consequences for students, they also provide an opportunity to learn and reflect.   If you’re feeling uncertain about the future, then you’re not alone. Across the globe, millions of people are re-evaluating their plans, values and priorities. Students in particular are exploring career choices and degree options that they might not have considered only a few months ago.   The questions in this post will help you gain some clarity and put together a clear plan for the future.   1. Has the Way You […]

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]]> Policy & Advocacy in a Pandemic; Keeping the Focus on Improving Lives https://www.euruni.edu/blog/policy-advocacy-pandemic-improving-lives/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:42:30 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29508 Source: On Research Huguette U. Bitega, co-Founder of Bitega, Omisore & Associates (BOA) a communication strategy firm, and external Champion Engagement Manager for the Global Partnership for Education at the World Bank, spoke with ON Research about policy and advocacy in a pandemic, andkeeping the focus on improving lives.  International development and the relationships that make it happen have just gone through a stress test. How has advocacy had to evolve to keep stakeholders gainfully engaged in improving the lives of people around the world whether in health, education, or other sectors?   Many of us underestimated the power and importance of personal, face-to-face interactions and how those shape relationships, affect communication and impact how our messages come across.   […]

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]]> 7 Major Players Pushing Forward Sustainability in Packaging https://www.euruni.edu/blog/sustainability-packaging/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:43:24 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29448 As it stands, 91% of packaging ends up in landfill or discarded in the environment. And single use plastic isn’t the only packaging material causing a problem. For packaging to be sustainable it needs to take into account the impact it has on the planet at every stage of its life cycle, including carbon released in production, cost in terms of deforestation, ability to biodegrade or decompose, and impact on the health of humans, animals and plants. Microplastics have been detected in rivers, in fish and in the human body; the packaging problem is urgent and needs to be addressed. But it’s not straightforward. Even the seemingly simple question of plastic versus paper requires some serious thought.   Businesses need to take responsibility for cleaning up […]

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]]> How to Start a Sustainable Business https://www.euruni.edu/blog/how-to-start-sustainable-business/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:28:49 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29188 In another fascinating and engaging Crafting Your Future event, Timo Buetefisch, Co-Founder and CEO at Cooltra, spoke with EU students about his experience starting and growing his company.  Cooltra is the leading two-wheel mobility solutions company in Europe. They have over 1,000 employees from 36 different nationalities. Cooltra operates in 6 countries and 35 cities and has an annual revenue of 40 million euros. They have a fleet of 17,000 vehicles and have provided 12.8 million rides since they were founded in 2006. In other words, they are an incredibly successful business.   Starting and growing a prosperous company is not easy, so we hope that these insights shared by Timo help you on your path to success.   Where to Start When Starting a Business  Cooltra was born of […]

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]]> Insights From Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank https://www.euruni.edu/blog/insights-dr-r-seetharaman-ceo-doha-bank/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:57:23 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28672 EU alumnus Dr. Raghavan Seetharaman has been recognized globally for his contribution to banking and sustainability. His vision of a greener, more equal and harmonious world has informed the trajectory of his career and his leadership philosophy.   In another insightful deep dive interview, Peter Vanham, author of “Before I Was CEO”, spoke to Dr. Seetharaman about his life, beliefs and predictions for the future. How do you navigate crisis as the CEO of Doha Bank, operating in 20 countries with US$30 billion in assets? How can you bring people on the journey with you to believe in, and work towards, creating a better world? Dr. Seetharaman answered these questions and many […]

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