智识与洞见 | 可持续发展

We believe that a sustainable world starts from within. Deep self-reflection about who we are as humans and as leaders, as well as a commitment to action are essential for a more sustainable world. Our purpose is “Leadership for a Better World.” We help major organizations transform in a world that is calling out for action. However, long-term systemic change cannot happen without a collective change in mindset—understanding the role we all play in creating a better future. As a Firm, we are on this journey, too. You can learn about our progress in our Sustainable Impact Report, where we share our values, our vision, and our commitment to change going forward.

The fight against climate change has never been more urgent. Between 2011 and 2020, average global temperatures were roughly 1.1°C higher than those between 1850 and 1900—and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that 1.07°C of this is due to human activities.

Chief Sustainability Officers share how they are transforming their organizations—and what they need from boards and CEOs to make their vision a reality.

Our insights with Israeli firms show three key areas for startup success: IPO-ready board, global executive attraction, and culture for expansion.

To shed light on how Brazilian leaders approach their sustainability agenda, we sat down with Brazilian executives in a variety of sectors to discuss the findings of our global Sustainability Survey and how their region aligns with ESG goals.

A practical guide to determine the right type of sustainability leader for your organization.

The 2022 Sustainability Board Report recommends that companies increase their sustainability engagement with diversity, education and self-reflection.

In June 2022, Egon Zehnder held the latest event in its Corporate Governance Exchange (CGX) series, which brings together chairs and Nomination & Remuneration Committee chairs to share insights and challenges for board members who want to increase their strategic impact. This CGX event focused on “ESG and the Role of the Board,” and featured Douglas Peterson, President and CEO of S&P Global, as a guest speaker.

From companies announcing carbon emissions reductions, to ongoing media coverage of environmental and social issues, awareness has never been greater. But is enough action being taken by leaders and companies, or is it too little too late? We surveyed hundreds of executives globally to find out.

The combination of 3G Capital’s ongoing acquisitions, margin pressure from discounters like Aldi and Lidl and the expectations of activist investors has thrown consumer packaged goods companies in the food space squarely on the defensive. Most have reacted by going into cost-cutting mode, slashing entire layers of marketing and R&D talent from their organizations.

Legacy organizations must respond – or risk their survival. While each organization will transform itself in a different way, each transformation is certain to have digital at its core, because digital is driving the changes in consumer expectations, markets and products.

Edward O. Wilson, the world’s preeminent evolutionary biologist, on the importance of diversity.