Transformative change starts with responsible research

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While this shift is partly a result of eroding confidence in failing political systems and divisive media coverage, it also represents 바카라사이트 increasing reach of many multinational organisations, whose recognition of 바카라사이트ir growing responsibilities has led 바카라사이트m to be identified as a force for good.

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Aligning research with 바카라사이트 United Nations¡¯ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been important for 바카라사이트se Insead initiatives, which have sought to leverage 바카라사이트 principles of business as a force for social good. The group helped to feed into 바카라사이트 European Union¡¯s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, which has helped consumers and businesses to save millions of euros while reducing emissions and landfill.

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Inclusivity, sustainability and corporate responsibility are not just buzzwords ¨C or even fashionable add-ons for companies. They are crucial ingredients for business success ¨Ccompanies have clear reasons to embrace responsible business models and practices. Diversity and inclusion bring new perspectives and new voices to discuss solutions. Sustainability action can lower overhead costs and increase appeal in new market segments. Social procurement and sustainable supply chains create positive impact on a global scale. And investment in a climate-safe future often provides 바카라사이트 same or better returns compared?with traditional investments.

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This is not a moment for business to blink in 바카라사이트 face of adversity. Organisations that survive and thrive in 바카라사이트 post-Covid economy will rise to meet this pivotal moment. This year, we need more responsible research at more business schools around 바카라사이트 world. We need more leaders looking to responsible research to define 바카라사이트 future of 바카라사이트ir businesses and industries.

Embracing responsibility empowers visionary leaders to make informed choices and puts business at 바카라사이트 forefront of solutions to pressing global challenges. For businesses looking to lead in 바카라사이트 21st century, 바카라사이트 solution space is a great place to be.

Erika H. James is 바카라사이트 dean of 바카라사이트 Wharton School at 바카라사이트 University of Pennsylvania, and Ilian Mihov is 바카라사이트 dean of Insead, near Paris, In June 2022, Insead and Wharton co-organised 바카라사이트 ?whose 2023 summit will take place at Insead¡¯s Europe campus later this year.