IMD Annual Report 2021

57 Faculty and Research

Highlights

white papers involving 80+ EPFL, UNIL & IMD faculty

13

startups supported

14

Celebrating the launch of the E4S Master in Sustainable Management and Technology

events

4

Research The center’s academic studies, including 13 white papers, focused on a range of themes, such as carbon taxation, negative emission technologies, Green Domestic Product, and the impact of carbon divesting strategies in investment portfolios. This output, involving more than 80 professors from the three E4S partners, made a big splash with media and policymakers around the world. Outreach E4S curated several in-person and virtual events in 2021, including its annual summit which featured presentations on the future of mobility by Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation Julia Binder, and how to lead with purpose by Professor David Bach. Participants at the launch event of the new E4S master program were treated to an inspirational speech from Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard. The center has signed more than 15 partnerships with leading businesses and foundations, deepening its footprint for future research and engagement. “E4S is an outstanding initiative that will have a profound influence on knowledge, policy and practice in regard to sustainability.” COLIN MAYER PETER MOORES PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

7

new partnerships

MASTER IN SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

250+

applicants

participants

32

17

nationalities

EMPLOYEES

16

employees (3 in 2020)

1

new HQ