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27 Feb 2024
Academy cases “We must do away with the throw-away culture and find inspiration from the time when we patched our woolen socks”Kristina Vigen grew up in the countryside with older generations who, back then, took care of the things they had acquired and made them last as long as possible. This meant repairing quality wool socks – especially because it made sense financially. ”Now the primary incentive for preserving the products is perhaps something else, namely the […]
27 Feb 2024
Academy cases Good advice on Danish CSR in ThailandMany of us know it very well: the company has drawn up CSR policies and guidelines. But how do you translate the good intentions and ambitions into concrete actions that make sense for the individual employee in everyday life? Even if there are many thousands of kilometers from the head office to the factory? This is everyday […]
27 Feb 2024
Academy cases From CV to personal CSR career houseWhen Signe Rasmussen began the practical training, Sustainable Business Change Manager, she was determined to do one thing: She wanted to find a new path, both personally and professionally. Because even though Signe Rasmussen had already spent 7 years in the wind turbine industry, something was missing. “Although it was an exciting period in an industry […]
9 May 2019
Events [Sustainable fintech] Digital industry alliances for the greater goodFinancial crises, ethical banking scandals, and corporate cases of greed are some of the dark sides of the financial sector. But what is even worse: too much capital continues to finance unsustainable development. In other words, the current global financial system is not fit for purpose, and too little capital flows to meet the financing […]
8 May 2019
Events [Sustainable disruption] Blockchain in the supply chainImagine if you could go into a supermarket and trace back the origin of the fish, meat or any other product you want to buy? What if you could see exactly how your product was produced, by whom, and how it made its way through the supply chain until it ended up in your shopping […]
3 May 2019
Events [Techvelopment] How can internet access improve people’s lives in rural areas?What would people in rural areas be able to do, if they had access to internet? Would it change their lives? And could it change their lives for the better? This is what the pioneering IT-company BLUETOWN has set itself to do, by making connectivity accessible and affordable for people living in the rural areas […]
29 Apr 2019
Events How can technology drive sustainable business solutions & innovations?Digitalization, big data, AI, VR, blockchain, IoT, GDPR, apps and platforms. Fintech, healthtech and fashiontech. There are so many new tech terms and disruptive business concepts in the air. But what do they mean? And how does all this fit into the sustainability agenda? Get trend overview, real-life insights & practical advice Join our Spring […]
1 Nov 2018
Events Sustainable business starts from withinWhen companies talk about scale they usually talk about growth of size or profit. But what about using your business to scale compassion and empathy? This is exactly what CEO of Frokost.dk, Martin Bjergegaard, has set out to do. Warm-hearted, Whole person and World-focused These are the three Ws that serial entrepreneur and CEO Martin […]
26 Oct 2018
Events Sustainability is also about consciousness and authenticityAt SEAS-NVE, mindfulness, training with horses and Native American wisdom principles go naturally hand-in-hand with running a modern business. To them, sustainability is not only about green energy. It’s also about putting people first. SEAS-NVE is Denmark’s largest cooperatively-owned energy and fibre-optic company. From the outside they look like a traditional energy company: They deliver […]
23 Oct 2018
Events How can silence lead us to a more sustainable world?If you want to save the world, you must also deal with your inner world. If you want to achieve purposeful goals, you must take care of your biggest asset: your mind. So, don’t just do something – just sit there! The silent drivers of sustainable solutions When Laura Storm, an internationally recognized WEF Young […]
23 Oct 2018
Events How do you build purpose, passion & personal sustainability into your business and (work)life?You’re a passionate professional in the business of doing good & doing well. You’re used to thinking of People, Planet and Profit as a professional driver. But how does your own sustainability and purpose fit into this? Balancing Purpose & Passion On a personal level, we all want to be connected – not just digitally, […]