Crossroads: Business & Society

A forum by the Hoffmann Institute at INSEAD.

The Hoffmann Institute at INSEAD explores the intersection of business and society. The challenges of our times are unprecedented, and the decisions made by leaders today determine the future. The institute aims to equip these leaders to make decisions in ways that deliver positive outcomes for business, communities, people and our planet in line with globally agreed sustainability goals.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals offer a cohesive and centralised framework for discussing a new development model that is good for all people and the planet. INSEAD is aligning more closely with the SDGs as more businesses use the 17 global goals to enhance their contributions to society.

This series provides much-needed clarity regarding what the SDGs mean for strategies, operations and business models.

A forum by the Hoffmann Institute at INSEAD.

Responsibility

Empowering Africa’s Social Enterprises

D. Mathuva, V. D. Rao, A. Ndunge

With the right support, religious sisters are transforming charities into sustainable social enterprises, increasing female leadership along the way.

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Lessons in Sustainability

Peter Joos

Why we need to embrace new approaches to research, teaching and learning.

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Why Indian Climate Tech Is the Sector to Watch

G. Gadamsetty, I. Havens, A. Sonthalia, B. Vissa

India’s climate tech growth opens doors for entrepreneurs and investors to drive sustainability.

Marketing

Three Steps Towards Sustainable Impact at Scale

Amitava Chattopadhyay

Focusing on exploration, shared value and customer needs can help drive profits and positive change.

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Beyond ESG: Why We Need A Novel Approach

U. G. Schulte, L. Van der Heyden

Standardised sustainability metrics will drive real progress.

Economics & Finance

Taming the World’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Pierre Mabille

Everyone deserves a roof over their head. This World Habitat Day, we outline a roadmap for getting there.

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How to Turn Sustainability Enthusiasm into Action

Karel Cool

Sustainability can be a strategic driver of growth for companies that know how to internalise it.

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Can Financial Innovation Drive the Net-Zero Transition?

Lucie Tepla

Promising new financing solutions are paving the way to net zero but organisational, governmental and socio-political roadblocks remain.

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Collaboration Towards A Common Goal

Francisco Veloso

The role of business schools in empowering the next generation of sustainability-focused entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship

Powering Sustainability Through Partnerships

L. Felipe Monteiro

Collaborations between impact entrepreneurs and corporates could help the latter meet their sustainability targets. Here’s how to make those partnerships more effective.

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Why Decarbonisation Is So Hard

Anton S. Ovchinnikov

Despite the clear environmental and long-term economic benefits of reducing carbon emissions, global decarbonisation efforts remain woefully inadequate.

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The Power of Public-Private Partnerships

W. Ulaga, M. Adade

How both sectors can collaborate to tackle global challenges.

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Four Global Trends in Business and Society in 2024

K. Le Goulven, M. Stabile, F. Veloso

Climate change, geopolitical crises, social instability and income and wealth inequality are threats to business – but they also pose opportunities for impact.

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Why We Haven’t Fixed Gender Inequality at Work

Alexandra Roulet

Research by Claudia Goldin, the 2023 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, offers ground-breaking insights about a long-standing problem.

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ESG Is Not Impact

Jasjit Singh

ESG efforts are essential for reducing harm, but it is not the same as striving for a net positive impact.

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