Renew, Reuse, Rethink: Why Decarbonisation Only Works with System Thinking
ENGIE Deutschland CEO Eric Stab on energy strategies for a decarbonised century, from electrons and molecules to biomethane and data centres.
Adapting to climate change, without giving up on cutting emissions
As global temperatures rise and mitigation efforts stall, climate adaptation is rising up the corporate agenda. But preparing for shocks cannot replace cutting emissions, argues ESCP’s Olivier Delbard.
Listening to the forest: how Maa Biodiversity is bringing life back to Europe’s woods
As biodiversity vanishes at an unprecedented pace, one startup is taking a hands-on approach to saving Europe’s forests. Maa Biodiversity combines science, land management and finance to turn fragile tree stands into thriving ecosystems.
Beyond the CSR office: the employees quietly reshaping corporate climate action
As companies grapple with the gap between climate goals and meaningful action, a new force is emerging inside the workplace. Employees across sectors are stepping up — and reshaping sustainability from the inside out.
Greenwashing in corporate sustainability: how AI is exposing false ESG claims
As greenwashing tactics become more sophisticated, ESCP graduate Palak Gupta shows how AI-powered tools can now expose misleading ESG claims by analyzing corporate reports, cross-checking third-party data, and identifying discrepancies that reveal the truth behind sustainability narratives.
Adopting a holistic approach to a just transition: lessons from the aviation industry
Gerben Broekema, Vishal Babajee, and Ramón Fisac García explore a more balanced approach to climate action and social equity.
Valentina Carbone on sustainability and radical change over perfection
In this episode of We All Make Mistakes, Professor Ben Voyer sits down with Valentina Carbone, sustainability professor at ESCP Business School. Carbone, whose research focuses on sustainable supply chain management and the sharing economy, discusses her views on what makes sustainability a complex topic in business, the urgency for radical change, and how companies can avoid common pitfalls when it comes to “going green.” As Carbone highlights, “Sustainability is a daunting task—it’s more than just ticking boxes; it requires systemic transformation.”
Turning despair into hope: the power of social innovation
While technology promises quick fixes, social innovation focuses on people, tackling the deeper issues behind inequality and environmental harm, says ESCP’s Associate Dean and Professor of Sustainability Gorgi Krlev.
Building business resilience through climate change adaptation strategies
ESCP Master’s graduate Alice Maffini-Delvallée takes a look at the food sector to understand how businesses are adapting their supply chain to climate change.
On-demand fashion gives much-needed clues on how to green notoriously wasteful industry
Professor Valérie Moatti takes a look at on-demand fashion and the ways it might help make the fashion industry more sustainable.
“Corporate Sustainability Reporting deserves better”
Frank Figge comments on his mention of a Chinese energy giant’s sustainability report that actually led to an article in the press.
Transforming the arts through sustainable innovation
Finnish National Opera and Ballet & FEDORA show how the lessons learned from sustainable innovation in arts and culture can be extended to other sectors of the economy.
