Driving the sustainability agenda at LBS - Prof Ioannou talks Sustainability with HRH Prince of Wales

There was a time when, in parts of the economy, the idea of running a truly sustainable business was seen as little more than a bonus – a secondary luxury.

Today it is hard for any business leader to ignore sustainability.

In the Ethical Corporation’s recent ‘State of Sustainability’ report, 71% of respondents said that their organisational leader is convinced of the value of sustainability. Even where corporate leaders are not fully engaged, 87% of respondents agree sustainability is becoming increasingly critical to business strategy.

While the wider economy awakens to the need to look far beyond a short-term economic context, at London Business School the sustainability agenda is already deeply embedded.

Yesterday, the School hosted His Royal Highness, The Prince Of Wales to speak to deans and programme directors from leading business schools, and leaders from the business and investment community, on the implications of natural resource restraints, climate change and resulting social conflict, for the finance community’s practice.

The meeting was arranged by The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), with support from London Business School.

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Biography

Professor Ioannou is a leading expert in sustainability leadership and corporate responsibility whose award-winning academic research provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities organizations face when developing sustainable business models. An Associate Professor at London Business School, his work focuses on strategic ESG integration and its implications for businesses and investors. He actively engages with leading companies, boards, and executives as a sought-after speaker, advisor, and author. Deeply involved with practice, he serves on advisory boards including the Sustainability Advisory Panel of Merck KGaA and the ESG Advisory Board of DWS Group. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network. Building on his experience advising organizations, he is interested in contributing further as a Non-Executive Director. His research is published in top journals, he is among the most cited scholars in his field, and he teaches popular courses on sustainability leadership and responsible business.

Upcoming Events

February 20, 2024

Prof. Ioannou will deliver a talk at the Family Office Conference at LBS

March 13, 2024

Prof. Ioannou will be delivering a keynote at CBS Center for Leadership Thinktank in Copenhagen.

March 14, 2024

Prof Ioannou will be keynoting ENGAGE.EU Think Tank 2024 in Bergen, Norway.