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Four Things No One Will Tell You About ESG Data
By: Sakis Kotsantonis and George Serafeim
As the ESG finance field and the use of ESG data in investment decision-making continue to grow, the authors seek to shed light on several important aspects of ESG measurement and data. This article is intended to provide a useful guide for the rapidly rising number of...
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ESG;
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Performance;
ESG Reporting;
Data Analytics;
Sustainability;
Sustainability Reporting;
CSR;
Transparency;
Investment Management;
Socially Responsible Investing;
Sustainable Finance;
Sustainable Development;
Inclusion;
Inclusive Growth;
Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact;
Corporate Accountability;
Investment;
Management;
Climate Change;
Corporate Governance;
Diversity;
Integrated Corporate Reporting
Kotsantonis, Sakis, and George Serafeim. "Four Things No One Will Tell You About ESG Data." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 31, no. 2 (Spring 2019): 50–58.
- Spring 2014
- Article
Attracting Long-Term Investors Through Integrated Thinking and Reporting: A Clinical Study of a Biopharmaceutical Company
By: Andrew Knauer and George Serafeim
Faced with a large percentage of investors that chase short-term returns, companies could benefit by attracting investors with longer-term horizons and incentives that are more consistent with the long-term strategy of the company. The managers of most companies take...
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Investing;
Asset Management;
Long-term Investing;
Short-termism;
Sustainability;
Integrated Reporting;
Leadership & Corporate Accountability;
Pharmaceuticals;
Leadership;
Integrated Corporate Reporting;
Investment;
Business and Stakeholder Relations;
Corporate Finance;
Biotechnology Industry;
Pharmaceutical Industry
Knauer, Andrew, and George Serafeim. "Attracting Long-Term Investors Through Integrated Thinking and Reporting: A Clinical Study of a Biopharmaceutical Company." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 26, no. 2 (Spring 2014): 57–64.
- 04 Aug 2011
- Working Paper Summaries
A Dynamic Perspective on Ambidexterity: Structural Differentiation and Boundary Activities
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by Sebastian Raisch & Michael L. Tushman
- Web
Case Protagonists at HBS - MBA
Blog Blog MBA Voices Filter Results Arrow Down Arrow Up Read posts from Author Alumni Author Career and Professional Development Staff Author HBS Community Author HBS Faculty Author MBA Admissions Author MBA Students Topics Topics 1st Year (RC) 2+2 Program 2nd Year...
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- June 2016 (Revised February 2017)
- Case
The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church, Oxford
By: David Chambers, Elroy Dimson, Arthur I Segel and Eva Steiner
The case centers on Christ Church's Treasurer, James Lawrie, who is contemplating his options for investing a portion of the College's endowment in real estate. Approximately 1/3 of the total $690 million endowment was allocated towards real estate, much higher than...
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Real Estate;
Endowment Management;
Endowments;
United Kingdom;
Oxford;
Portfolio Allocation;
Higher Education;
Investment Portfolio;
Property;
Corporate Finance;
Financial Services Industry;
United Kingdom
Chambers, David, Elroy Dimson, Arthur I Segel, and Eva Steiner. "The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church, Oxford." Harvard Business School Case 216-086, June 2016. (Revised February 2017.)
- 12 Sep 2016
- Research & Ideas
What Brands Can Do to Monitor Factory Conditions of Suppliers
between returnee auditors and factory managers or a desire by the returnee auditor to show improvement over time, the coauthors contend that the result is more likely due to there being more “fresh eyes” on...
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by Michael Blanding
- 01 Mar 2010
- Op-Ed
A Golden Opportunity for Ford and GM
too few consumers. Mulally's first act was to borrow $23.5 billion by mortgaging the entire company to give Ford the runway necessary to retool its aging lineup. Mulally moved fast, trimming unpopular lines, cutting View Details
- 14 Jul 2020
- Research & Ideas
Restarting Under Uncertainty: Managerial Experiences from Around the World
As economies reopen after forced shutdowns caused by COVID-19, managers around the world are faced with a dual challenge: keep the workforce safe while preserving business viability in an evolving and...
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- 01 May 2019
- What Do You Think?
What Should the Leadership of YouTube Do?
littleny Can YouTube’s Users Help the Company Deal With Its “Moral” Problem?* This month’s mini-case described the dilemma faced by Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube: how far to promote “sustainability,” viewership, and (to some) free speech...
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- 22 Aug 2014
- News
The fumbles in Ferguson
- 13 Dec 2004
- Research & Ideas
How Leaders Create Winning Streaks
turn, winning breeds greater confidence and raises the company to an even higher level. Building organizational confidence, especially in turnaround situations where organizations have been on losing streaks, is the work of leaders. Leaders must instill confidence...
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by Rosabeth Moss Kanter & Walter Kiechel
- 27 May 2020
- Research & Ideas
What South Korea Teaches the World About Fighting COVID
In a world devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has been able to effectively combat the disease without ever imposing a full lockdown of its economy. How did the country accomplish its success, and what...
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- 12 Jul 2007
- Working Paper Summaries
Toward a Theory of Behavioral Operations
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by Francesca Gino & Gary Pisano
- 23 Jul 2018
- Working Paper Summaries
The Creative Consulting Company
- 26 Sep 2005
- Research & Ideas
What Perceived Power Brings to Negotiations
And so the manipulation of the alternatives was really straightforward. Q: What can managers and other professionals learn from this research when they find themselves in negotiations? A: I think the critical piece here is the distinction...
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by Mallory Stark
- 30 Jan 2019
- What Do You Think?
Who Will Measure up to These Two Remarkable Leaders?
(the) future going to come from? Which schools, if any, business or otherwise, are teaching these skills?” One way to respond to his questions is to look into the educational backgrounds of those cited as potential candidates by other...
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- 02 Feb 2007
- What Do You Think?
Is There Too Little “Know Why” In Business?
What do you think? To read more: Michael Maccoby, Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988. Original Article Two recent books offer views of the roles of managers and leaders. The first,...
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by Jim Heskett
- July 2017 (Revised September 2017)
- Case
Sampark Foundation: Transforming Primary Education in India
By: V. Kasturi Rangan and Shweta Bagai
Founders Vineet and Anupama Nayar had rapidly scaled their foundation to reach 3 million primary school children (grades 1 to 3) in two states with math and English programs. Their goal was to reach 10 million children by 2025 and completely spend down the $100 million...
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Nonprofit Management;
K-12 Education;
Frugal Innovation;
Government Partnership;
Impact;
Developing Countries;
Education;
Decision Choices and Conditions;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Business and Government Relations;
Outcome or Result;
India
Rangan, V. Kasturi, and Shweta Bagai. "Sampark Foundation: Transforming Primary Education in India." Harvard Business School Case 518-006, July 2017. (Revised September 2017.)
- 01 Mar 2004
- Lessons from the Classroom
Mission to Mars: It Really Is Rocket Science
FBC project should look like. Rather, NASA forced its managers and contractors to invent new processes and procedures by imposing a set of budget, time, and weight constraints that could not be met using...
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by Sean Silverthorne
- 15 Jul 2002
- Research & Ideas
Going Green Makes Good Business Sense
and strategy with an emphasis on environmental management, Reinhardt recently shared his expertise with HBS alumni during reunion weekend. His talk, titled "Down to Earth: Applying Basic Business Principles to Environmental Management," is also the title of...
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by Martha Lagace