COP28

As the world prepares for COP28, we explore how businesses can transform the climate challenge into a catalyst for innovation and meaningful change. We reached out to our community to discover the key issues that resonate with them, as well as the expectations they hold for global leaders at the upcoming conference. Join us in this insightful exploration, as we amplify voices and envision a future where businesses drive positive change in the global fight against climate change.

Join Christopher Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables and Causeway Energy, as he sits down for a fireside chat with Dr Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter at Bloomberg News. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

The panel delved into pressing climate challenges, the disproportionate effects on vulnerable communities in developing nations and how organisations can transition their operations and business models to tackle climate change. The session also addressed COP28 and its significance in addressing the specific challenges faced by emerging markets. This panel session was led by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, moderated by Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing; Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship. Please find the Wheeler website here: To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climat

Regulation has a key role to play in containing climate change. But how can climate disclosures move from recommendation to adoption and become meaningful global norms? And what is the role of carbon taxation? Our panel focuses on the opportunities and challenges for regulation to support the path to net zero, including the perspective of a company’s direct response. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

LBS alumni and senior leaders from the wider business community share their expectations of COP28 and discuss how they are meeting the climate challenge in their businesses, including the reality of managing decision making and trade-offs. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

It is frequently claimed that “climate risk is investment risk”, so decarbonising your portfolio will also increase its returns. But does the data actually show this, or can companies get away with polluting given limited government action? And even if investors only care about environmental impact, is divestment the best way to achieve it? To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

Join Vice-Dean, Julian Birkinshaw, and Alex Haynes, Head of Business Development at Petrofac, as they discuss the energy transition, with a view from the UAE. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

Significant challenges facing the global business community — energy security, macroeconomic impacts, and the myriad of complex industrial challenges — will play an important part in how the energy systems transformation unfolds. Hear from leading alumni and other business practitioners on the outlook for how energy - systems, markets and technologies - will evolve, and learn of the innovative approaches that are being developed to accelerate the move away from fossil fuel. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

Professor Ioannou analyses the interlinkages between COP28 and business strategies, emphasising the opportunity for the business sector to drive climate-resilient growth and champion sustainable innovation. He also discusses the impact of regulatory alignment on enhancing business contributions to climate action, and how this alignment facilitates a more sustainable global economy. To view other videos in our COP28 series, please click here: •TheRoadtoCOP28-AligningExpectations... think ahead is London Business School’s new event and podcast series, in which London Business School’s leading faculty and other global experts explore today’s big business issues, giving you future-focused, actionable insights. To view other videos in the think ahead series, please click this link: •thinkahead #cop28 #climatechange #sustainability #esg #business

As the world prepares for COP28, we explore how businesses can transform the climate challenge into a catalyst for innovation and meaningful change. We reached out to our community to discover the key issues that resonate with them, as well as the expectations they hold for global leaders at the upcoming conference. Join us in this insightful exploration, as we amplify voices and envision a future where businesses drive positive change in the global fight against climate change.