NEWS & INSIGHT
A new report from Egade Business School ranks 13 Latin American countries on their performance in relation to corporate transparency, climate innovation, sustainable finance and sustainable education. According to the Latin American Corporate Sustainability Index, Costa Rica is leading the way for corporate sustainability in the region, followed by Uruguay and Chile. The use of renewable energy is one key feature emphasised, with data from the Green Future Index indicating that 95 per cent of electricity in these countries is generated from clean sources. Placing seventh in the ranking, Mexico’s progress in solar and wind energy was noted alongside the challenges it faces with regards to regulation, access to sustainable financing and the standardisation of ESG metrics. “Mexican companies have increased their commitment to sustainability, but there is still room for improvement in integrating exponential technologies and regenerative business models, as well as ensuring equitable access to green financing,” stated Boyd Cohen, research professor at Egade and leader of the team behind the index. Cohen is also director of the school’s new master’s in sustainable business, a programme that aims to address a challenge identified in the Egade study – the need to strengthen sustainability education in Latin America. Indeed, while Brazil, Colombia and Mexico have many institutions affiliated with the Principles for Responsible Management Education, the study found that there is a long way to go in efforts to integrate sustainability into business curricula effectively across the region. Elsewhere in the study, Brazil and Chile placed at the helm of the region for climate innovation, thanks to the number of clean technology start-ups in each country. The index was put together by Cohen, with colleagues including Pablo Necoechea, Egade’s regional director in Mexico City and Querétaro and research professor Christiane Molina Brockmann. EB SUSTAINABILITY INDEX SHOWCASES LEADERS IN LATIN AMERICA SCHOOL : Egade Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey COUNTRY : Mexico
PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO PROPEL CAREER SUPPORT
FOR FEMALE MBA s SCHOOL : Macquarie Business School Macquarie University COUNTRY : Australia
Female and gender diverse MBA students at Macquarie Business School are being offered an extra slice of career development alongside their MBA, courtesy of a 12-month on-demand programme with a range of benefits. The opportunity stems from a partnership with Future Women (FW), a firm championing gender equity through professional development, advocacy and community. Its Platinum+ Emerging Leaders programme grants participating MBAs access to a blend of masterclasses, mentoring, psychometric assessments and networking. “Platinum+ provides students with the skills, connections and confidence to overcome barriers, fast-track their careers and take on roles with impact,” declared Melanie Spudic, careers and employability co-ordinator at Macquarie Business School. Crucially, time-pressed MBA students can dip in and out of what’s on offer to suit their schedules. “The flexibility of the programme ensures our students don’t feel like career development activities are adding to their workload,” enthused associate professor and MBA course director Nidthida Lin. In this way, the partnership aims to supplement the school’s existing MBA career services, which revolve around personalised guidance designed to accelerate an individual’s professional development. A popular feature of the FW programme is a two-day leadership summit, built around keynotes and panel discussions that explore trends and insights relating to modern leadership. Further value stems from events and the FW community, something that has grown quickly since the organisation’s establishment in 2018. The partnership with FW could also benefit male students, via access to the firm’s changemaker programme. This intensive, one-day live programme aims to demonstrate best practices in leadership and further understanding of how a diverse and inclusive workplace is to everyone’s benefit. TBD
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