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As firms increasingly focus on more sustainable business models, an increased focus on the concept of B4B (business-for-business) may prove impactful.
The book, ‘Grow the Pie, by London Business School Professor of Finance Alex Edmans, sets apart the concept of ‘growing the pie’ from the notion of ‘splitting the pie’. The latter suggests that anything a company gives to stakeholders such as increased wages, price reduction, or a better treatment of the environment lowers company profit. A ‘splitting the pie’ approach results in friction, and a trade-off focus. An alternative is the ‘grow the pie’ approach. The main idea is that if companies deliver value to stakeholders, this will actually benefit investors.
Just over a week ago, the Yale School of Management organized their Business Sustainability Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The conference was held virtually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several business leaders shared details on the sustainability initiatives deployed at their organizations.
Story of a B2B Technology company trying a new approach to marketing/communications elevating a message around sustainability/social value creation – awareness of water challenges and solutions that exist to bring clean water to those in need. Hear their thought process and lessons learned for picking a global partner and their platform to help tell this story, Manchester City Football Club, the second most valuable sports franchise in the world.
Story of a B2B Technology company trying a new approach to marketing/communications elevating a message around sustainability/social value creation – awareness of water challenges and solutions that exist to bring clean water to those in need. Hear their thought process and lessons learned for picking a global partner and their platform to help tell this story, Manchester City Football Club, the second most valuable sports franchise in the world.
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