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GLIMPSE: SKEMA is launching its brand-new magazine about the business world
A brand new read for professionals! The goal: to give you access to the testimonies of professionals on key topics, and to enlighten them with the work of our researchers. Society, technology, the economy, the environment... Words intersect and complement each other, providing insights and food for thought.
Issue no. 1: "ESG, a new deal for business and society
Contents of this first issue:
The acronym ESG is gaining prominence in the media in response to the climate emergency. For more than 20 years, environmental preservation has been a crucial global issue in ensuring the sustainability of the planet and human living conditions. To inspire action, scientific data and IPCC reports need to be accompanied by a narrative. While politicians play an essential role in raising awareness of environmental issues and shaping public policy, businesses are responsible for "changing the game". In addition to environmental issues, social concerns and governance are also becoming important.
Companies are taking a proactive approach to ESG challenges, but there is still a gap between awareness, commitment and the effectiveness of actions. ESG approaches require time, training and adjustments to eliminate negative externalities and achieve carbon neutrality.
Through the testimonies of nine international companies, this issue highlights how organizations are striving to become sustainable by making carbon neutrality a priority. At the same time, they aspire to become "contributing companies" with a broader positive impact, which implies a revision of business models.
ESG thus becomes a virtuous process aimed at transforming companies into regenerative organisms in harmony with nature. Although this takes time, it is a collective goal that gives new meaning to companies in the midst of change. Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical challenges, it is encouraging to see companies embracing ESG.
In this issue, you will also find testimonials from our alumni:
- Romain Didier (SKEMA 2023), Independent accredited expert, former CEO of Somivab
- Victor Genin (SKEMA 2003), Vice-Chairman Sustainable Performance, Accor
- Arnaud Rolland (SKEMA 1994), Vice-Chairman CSR, Lagardère Travel Retail
Many thanks to our alumni for their contributions and expert insights.
Enjoy your reading!
