Outside the classroom, business is happening in a complicated world. Social and environmental issues are bombarding businesses with new risks, costs, and challenges—as well as new investment and innovation opportunities. What do today’s MBA students need to know to get up to speed? Our new thought leadership platform—MBA EDGE—features a series of briefing papers specifically […]
New briefing paper summarizes what investors and business leaders need to know about ESG Investing ESG investing is a hot topic that’s getting hotter. Also called “sustainable investing,” ESG investing incorporates environmental, social, and governance factors into company and portfolio valuation. Morgan Stanley estimates that “more than 8 in 10 U.S. individual investors (85%) now […]
New briefing paper highlights the business opportunities inherent in the Blue Economy In coming decades, oceans will play an important role in addressing the world’s biggest challenges, including food security, climate change, and economic development. Together, ocean-related industries—including shipping, ports, fishing, energy, tourism, marine biotechnology, and related industries—contribute over $2.5 trillion to the global economy […]
New briefing paper highlights the business impacts of water Water will become an ever-more important issue for businesses in coming decades. Water-related risks for businesses are increasing—including financial, reputational, and operational risks. As water stresses increase (demand for water is expected to exceed supply by as much as 40% by 2030), businesses may be held […]
New briefing paper highlights the business impacts of climate change Today’s MBA students will face a complex set of global business and societal challenges when they graduate. A new “MBA EDGE” briefing from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business aims at helping students understand the business implications of one of these challenges—climate change. “Climate change […]