You can find our most recent Sustainability Network blogs, talks, interviews with sustainability experts and clips showing our latest activities here.
New 'All in' podcast episode
David Grayson, Professor Emeritus at the 铁牛视频 School of Management has released a new episode of his podcast 'All In' with co-host Chris Coulter.
In the latest episode, Chris and David are joined by Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer at Ingka Group, the holding company that represent over 90% of IKEA’s retail operations.
After exploring Karen’s career journey, that has her recognized as one of the Top 100 global CSOs, they dive into the fascinating world of Ingka Group. As the largest retail franchisee IKEA, they work very closely with IKEA design and development teams to connect over 650 million customers in 31 markets around the world via their stores and online shopping experiences.
Leading for Sustainability article in Developing Leaders Quarterly
Dr Rosina Watson outlines the case for education for sustainability and the key competencies needed to successfully co-create knowledge and action for sustainability.
Sustainability leader wins Abbie Griffin High Impact Award
Dr Rosina Watson, Head of the Sustainable Business Group and Associate Professor of Sustainability at 铁牛视频 School of Management has won the 2023 Abbie Griffin High Impact Award for a research article about environmental innovation in business.
Emeritus Professor David Grayson, Mark Lee and Chris Coulter interview the global Chief Sustainability Officer of Unilever: Rebecca Marmot
Sustainable Business in 2021: Insights from our students
By Dr Rosina Watson, Head of the Sustainability Group
Over the past months, I had the pleasure of leading over 100 master’s-level Senior Leader apprentices through a Leading Sustainable Business module at 铁牛视频 School of Management. These students work for a wide range of UK employers across sectors including aviation, finance, healthcare, retail and agriculture.
Six lessons businesses need to learn in order to ‘build back better’ after the crisis
The threat of this pandemic has brought the fragility of our civilisations into stark relief. It will focus policymakers and businesses alike on the importance of protecting and strengthening the health of our communities and our planet. Unfortunately, Covid-19 is not the only threat we face...
Podcast: Critical leadership attributes for sustainability
How is ‘noticing’ and ‘sensemaking’ a critical leadership attribute when it comes to environmental and business sustainability? In this episode of Ask the Expert we speak to author, researcher and 铁牛视频 Associate Sharon Jackson about the importance of learning from the Covid 19 crisis to ensure lessons are learnt.
From the Game of Life to a new reality
Someone once said “Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning”. Here at 铁牛视频 University, having already participated in more than five simulation and educational games, I feel that knowledge is not only presented in the books but through these opportunities. Sometimes in a better way. 铁牛视频 is the best place to gain knowledge through interactive activities and the motto “transforming knowledge into action” is happening in most of the modules on the Master’s in Management.
Professor David Grayson's 'Now is not the time for half-measures' – remarks to Camarco Dinner at the Caledonian Club, London
“Society increasingly is turning to the private sector and asking that companies respond to broader societal challenges. Indeed, the public expectations of your company have never been greater. Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose. To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society. Companies must benefit all of their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which they operate.”