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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 […]
13 Oct 2020
Business models & strategies 4 ways to put sustainability into the heart of your sales effortsIf you want business and sustainability to go hand in hand, incorporating green or social dimensions into your design, production or other supply chain efforts is not enough. Ultimately, you also need a business return in terms of sales. Here’s some advice on how you can make that happen. In many companies, the corporate social […]
25 Aug 2020
Business models & strategies 50 cases of corporate corona actionsHow can businesses be a force for good in a time of crisis? What can companies concretely do to innovate, contribute and be of service during and in preparation for the times after COVID-19? This is what we’ve set out to explore with our Corporate Corona Actions series, where we’ve compiled a list of 50 […]
10 Aug 2020
Business models & strategies Seven B Corp principles for resilient & responsible businessAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge our economy, health and daily (work) lives, we’re reminded that our work towards an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system for all has never been more important. But what exactly can companies do to build back better in preparation for the time during and after the COVID-19 crisis? […]
9 Jul 2020
Business models & strategies 8 Mental Models for Wisdom Leadership in a VUCA worldWise leaders build agile, inclusive and sustainable businesses. But how can you do that in times of crisis? Here are 8 mental models for building inner resilience to take responsible and sustainable actions in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) situations. When it comes to situations like the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, and other societal […]
1 Apr 2020
Business models & strategies Corporate Corona Actions – a series of cases & tips**UPDATE: SEE FINAL CORPORATE CORONA ACTIONS SERIES OF CASES & TIPS HERE** The current COVID-19 crisis is not only calling for responsible business actions now. It is also accelerating the transition of business to be a sustainable force for good for the time ahead of us. For many, the crisis is about survival in the […]
9 May 2019
Business models & strategies [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
Business models & strategies [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
Business models & strategies [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 […]
1 Mar 2017
Business models & strategies 5 ways to get internal buy-in on CSRDo you sometimes feel like a lonely sustainability crusader in a dangerous business world? Well, you’re not! There are many other CSR professionals that are struggling to get their internal stakeholders onboard the sustainability train. Because even though many businesses have their codes of conduct, CSR policies or sustainability strategies in place, this does not […]
14 Sep 2015
Business models & strategies Build an effective business case for CSRLast year I hosted a workshop at the Danish Business Authority’s summit Driving Sustainable Growth, where a number of Denmark’s largest companies were gathered to discuss how to build social responsibility into the heart of both business and organisations. If there was one thing that became clear during the workshop, it was that the current […]