"Sustainability reporting must consist of statements about the extent to which corporations are reducing (or increasing) the options available to future generations" Prof. Rob Gray It is apparent that "businesses have a vital role to play in the sustainability transition" (European Commission, 2019, p.26). But an important part of the implementation of this transition relies … Sigue leyendo Triple Bottom Line
Bots are votes
“More than half of Internet traffic today comes from bots. These non-human visitors crawl the web constantly, their numbers are increasing, and they are getting smarter and more human-like by the minute.” The results from the annual Imperva Incapsula Bot Traffic Report reveal many aspects of modern society but perhaps the most important one relates … Sigue leyendo Bots are votes
Fit in or stand out?
There is no right or wrong answer to this challenging social dilemma. The complex reality of organizational behavior shows that the choice is rarely black or white. Instinctively one might believe that leaders should always stand out. The reality proves that often the most effective leadership is invisible. Eventually, it all comes down to the … Sigue leyendo Fit in or stand out?
New guilt management
Since the early days' of our hunter/gatherer ancestors, human societies have developed belief systems. These systems evolved around different myths through which our relationship with nature has been shaped. Floods, wildfires, famines, droughts, epidemics, and other disasters were attributed to gods' deception. In order to appease them, sacrifices had to be made. This became a … Sigue leyendo New guilt management
Ice against smoke
“Sustainability, to a certain extent, is to have ice in your stomach because you need to believe in the long-term effects of what you’re doing and not starting to doubt them too early." This was the answer that Anders Tegnell (a man who, from the anonymity of ‘a low-profile bureaucrat’, ascended to one of Sweden’s … Sigue leyendo Ice against smoke
Eudaimonia of scale
These letters have been brought to your attention through a series of interactions between different materials. You were most likely reading these lines on your phone after a vibrating tone, and bright flashes alerted your attention. These were made possible by tungsten, found in the phone vibrating mechanism, and indium and/or some other rare earth … Sigue leyendo Eudaimonia of scale
From linear to circular citizens
Europe is resource-poor. Compared to most other continents, we don't have vast reserves of natural reserves buried underground. But, if instead of under we focus above ground, this shouldn't be an obstacle to our future development. There is an enormous amount of material to be recovered from recycling waste. According to Eurostat (see Figure 2), … Sigue leyendo From linear to circular citizens
U before V
“What is the life-stage of the human family: toddlers, teenagers, adults, or elders?” Among many different audiences, comprised of people coming from different countries, races, and cultures, the most common answer to this Duane Elgin’s question was that we are in the teenage years. As Elgin summarized it, taking the social average for the human … Sigue leyendo U before V
De los ‘capitanes de industria’ a los fiduciarios del desarrollo sostenible
Para salir de la crisis impulsada por la pandemia Covid-19, “España deberá dotarse de una política industrial de nuevo tipo, basada en la digitalización y la descarbonización de la economía”, asegura Enric Juliana en un análisis (ya de costumbre) bien informado y acertado. A continuación el directivo de La Vanguardia vaticina que tal proceso no … Sigue leyendo De los ‘capitanes de industria’ a los fiduciarios del desarrollo sostenible
Seeds for a carbon-free economy
Until recently, the first-mover dilemma was one of the main reasons for blocking companies’ decision to act more sustainably. The balance between the advantages and disadvantages, which this decision carried, often resulted in pointing out the potential loss of market share or competitiveness, hence the disadvantage side of the dilemma. Today, it is no longer … Sigue leyendo Seeds for a carbon-free economy
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