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- Case study: the strategic implementation of the SDGs at EfacecPublication . Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Cantarino, Natália; Sarmento, MafaldaThis case study results from a project conducted by the Center in close collaboration with Efacec, a Portuguese company with global operations in the energy, mobility, and environment sectors. The main goal of the project was to support the organization in choosing and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) along its core strategy and business operations. This case study describes the processes undertaken to achieve these outcomes and was developed with the goal of supporting students and other companies better comprehend the hurdles, benefits, and cutting-edge strategies to bring the 2030 Agenda to the center of organizational strategy while creating economic, social and environmental value for its stakeholders. It also encompasses a teaching note that aims to develop further knowledge and critical thinking around the questions that arise during the implementation of the project, focusing on discussing the main learnings of this process.
- The impact of COVID-19 on the sustainable development agenda: a business opportunity to reframe successPublication . Cruz, Nuno Moreira da; Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Nayal, Manon Blom-ElThis research note aims to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the sustainable development agenda and the risks and challenges ahead for business and humanity. It also highlights the immense opportunity COVID-19 represents as a reset moment for the world and as a chance for the Corporate sector to take leadership and definitely embrace sustainability as a strategy for its own success and a global shared prosperity.
- Purpose-driven business: latest fad or the ultimate sustainable competitive advantage?Publication . Cruz, Nuno Moreira da; Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Colaço, Vera HerédiaThis research note aims to contribute to a stronger conceptualization and implementation of Purpose by offering a comprehensive definition of Purpose, based on a set of five principles defined by the authors. It also revises the existing evidence on the value creation potential of adopting a purpose-driven strategy and proposes a process framework to enable purpose-centric organizations.
- Purpose-driven consumption: building the dialogue between companies and consumersPublication . Colaço, Vera Herédia; Cruz, Nuno Moreira da; Almeida, Filipa Pires deThis research note integrates the rise of sustainable consumption into the concept of Purpose-driven Consumption and Purpose-driven Brands. Consumers as decision-makers are important players in the business ecosystem and are critical to the success of companies and associated brands. This engagement can be long-lasting and represents a source of competitive advantage to companies that share the same values with their customers. Igniting the dialogue about the role of Purpose between companies and consumers is the goal of the current research note.
- Relatório anual 2022: observatório dos ODS nas empresas portuguesasPublication . Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Cantarino, Natália; Sarmento, Mafalda; Sanches, Marta; Lucas, AngelaThe first annual report of the Observatory of the SDGs in Portuguese Companies assesses the implementation of the SDGs by the Portuguese private sector. It also presents an analysis of the Portuguese context, followed by the development of a theoretical framework, and the study of 60 of the largest companies operating in the Portuguese economy, as well as 103 SMEs.
- Responsible business leadership and the path towards purposePublication . Cruz, Nuno Moreira da; Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Nayal, Mano Blom-ElBased on a systematic review of the main Responsible Business practices, this research note aims to shed light on the importance of businesses to act as Responsible Businesses and to understand what sort of Leadership should be expected from corporate leaders. If its relevance has always been undisputable, now, more than ever, the concepts need to be fully incorporated in every leader’s agenda.
- Water: a key-value driver for sustainable growthPublication . Almeida, Filipa Pires de; Barreiros, Francisco; Cantarino, NatáliaThis Research Note aims to analyze the water-stress problem in a clear and concise way, exposing how critical it is for companies to act on this problem that is affecting their entire value chain and, consequently, their bottom line and license to operate. It also highlights what water-related risks should companies take into consideration in the definition of their business strategies, as they try to achieve a competitive advantage, and proposes a Water Stewardship approach for companies to actively engage in water management strategies through their core operations, using efficiency, re-use, and awareness mechanisms.