Sustainability
The broader global economic and political realignments result in the polarization of sustainable investing across regions. The U.S. is retreating from environment, social and governance (ESG) commitments, Europe faces increasing regulatory and political ambiguity, and China is capitalizing on this uncertainty to establish itself as the global leader in a green economy. This geopolitical fragmentation…
Sustainability
The XI Real Estate Meeting at IESE Madrid provided a comprehensive analysis of the entire real estate process, addressing the challenges and opportunities within a rapidly evolving economic and technological landscape. This year’s discussions emphasized resilience and innovation as essential pillars for the future of the sector, integrating sustainability, technological advancement, and investment strategies to…
Family Business
The private equity (PE) landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, offering family businesses new opportunities for growth without compromising their core values. Family firms have historically been wary of PE, which often conjures images of aggressive cost-cutting, loss of control and a focus on short-term financial gains. This perception is not without merit: in…
Sustainability
As the global environmental crisis intensifies, discussions around climate change have largely been dominated by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their mitigation. While essential, this narrow focus risks overshadowing the equally urgent and multifaceted challenge of biodiversity loss. Addressing biodiversity loss requires a paradigm shift—one that emphasizes nature’s intrinsic value and recognizes the limitations of…