Center for Responsible Business and Leadership @ CATÓLICA-LISBON

These are some of the main conclusions from our 3rd Report on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by the Portuguese Companies, a study conducted by the Observatory. If you want a quick read, check our one-page summary at 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/dSx_2z8Z If you want to dive into our findings, you can check this chapter - which also includes a two-page summary 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/d6q_zD4y #SustainableDevelopment #SDG #2030Agenda

In this piece, our researcher Adriana Tomazela Zani shares insights on what was planned and what actually happened at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025, which took place last week in Davos, around the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age." You can watch the sessions and further explore the debates at https://lnkd.in/gSxtehDm #SustainableDevelopment #WEF2025 #Davos2025 #ResponsibleLeadership

This Thursday, we are hosting the webinar “Os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável como ferramenta de Gestão Estratégica para Fundações”, in partnership with Fundação Santander Portugal and Centro Português de Fundações. This webinar aims to support foundations to further their understanding of the sustainable development agenda and how to implement the SDGs into their strategy. In Portuguese 👉🏼Register here (free): https://lnkd.in/db6Bj5W7 📍 January 30 🕑 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Online (Register to have access to the link) #SustainableDevelopment #Knowledge #ResponsibleBusiness

Written by Natália Cantarino, the latest edition of our weekly newsletter is an invitation to reflect on our expectations for #sustainability over the next year. 💭 This edition takes into consideration recent events and developments that are defining the outlook for 2025, including the CSRD, the ongoing discussion about ESG, the use of technologies to drive business growth, and the political landscape impact on companies positioning. 📄 Keep reading for more insights. #SustainableDevelopment #ResponsibleLeadership

Beyond ESG: Shaping the Future of Business with the SDG Agenda is a program designed to enable organizations to implement sustainability in their corporate strategy is alignment with the SDG Agenda, the CSRD, and ESG criteria. 🎯 During the program, participants will have access to an exclusive framework to develop a customized Strategic Implementation Plan for their company. 💬 "The most surprising aspect of this program was realizing that we should not talk about a sustainability strategy, but instead, about a business strategy based on sustainability, in which it is transversal to all activities. That is, without a doubt, what will make the difference in the future." - Testimony of Joana Branco, Director of Communication and Social Responsibility at Porto Editora and one of the participants in the first edition of the program. 🗣Taught in Portuguese 🗓️ February 19 and 20 ⏰From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 📍 At CATÓLICA-LISBON For more information and registration, please visit https://lnkd.in/dK8RDsgq #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #Sustainability #Strategy #ResponsibleBusiness #ResponsibleLeadership

In the 2nd edition of our Research Spotlights series — a monthly feature designed to share key insights from cutting-edge sustainability research — Joao Cotter Salvado explores how being a family firm influences companies' overall performance in terms of CSR. 👉🏼Keep reading for more insights about this topic! #Sustainability #FamilyFirms #ResponsibleBusiness #ResponsibleLeadership

Beyond ESG: Shaping the Future of Business with the SDG Agenda This program was created to equip companies with practical tools to implement Sustainability into their Strategy in alignment with the SDG Agenda, the CSRD reporting legislation, and ESG criteria. In its 2nd edition, this program supports companies in creating a personalized strategic action plan to embed sustainability into their business strategy. 💥 Key Takeaways 1. Identify critical success factors for implementing sustainability at the core of the business strategy. 2. Develop a tailored Strategic Implementation Plan for your company. 3. Acquire the knowledge and tools needed to turn Sustainability into a competitive advantage. 🗣Taught in Portuguese 🗓️ February 19 and 20 ⏰From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 📍 At CATÓLICA-LISBON For more information and registration, please visit https://lnkd.in/dK8RDsgq. #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #Sustainability #Strategy #ResponsibleBusiness #ResponsibleLeadership

📑 In 2024, we witnessed rising global tensions and several setbacks in sustainability efforts: corporate goals delayed, ESG commitments softened, and political landscapes shifting away from environmental progress. It is also clear that the UN's global sustainability agenda for 2030 is falling behind its targets. The intensifying conflicts and growing economic uncertainty, have compounded the challenge. Adding to this turbulence, there is a growing "apocalypse fatigue" - a public overwhelmed by climate warnings and a sense of helplessness in light of the scale of the challenges. 👉🏽Keep reading for more insights from Filipe Santos and Filipa Pires de Almeida on how sustainability will define corporate success this year. #Sustainability #ResponsibleBusiness #ResponsibleLeader

In 2024, the Observatory of the Sustainable Development Goals in Portuguese Companies witnessed remarkable progress! 🚀 Both large companies and SMEs in Portugal are making significant improvements in aligning their business strategies with the SDGs. Filipa Pires de Almeida highlights that: 🔹 For SMEs, sustainability means competitiveness—a true game-changer for staying relevant in evolving markets. 🔹 For large companies, sustainability represents an opportunity for differentiation and achieving competitive advantage. The commitment to integrating sustainability into business models has never been stronger. While SMEs faced initial challenges, the continuous work developed by the Center shows their impressive evolution. In just a few years, we truly believe SMEs will be fully aligned with sustainability and positioned for greater competitiveness! 🔎 Access the key conclusions and most relevant findings of the latest report published by the Observatory here: https://lnkd.in/dZPyssAH Our team remains fully committed to supporting companies on their sustainability journey throughout 2025 — and beyond! #Sustainability #Leadership #SDGs #ResponsibleBusiness

We are pleased to invite you to the webinar “Os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável como ferramenta de Gestão Estratégica para Fundações”, in Portuguese. This webinar is a partnership with Fundação Santander Portugal and Centro Português de Fundações. It aims to support foundations to broader their understanding of the sustainable development agenda and how to mplement the SDGs into their strategy. 👉🏼 This webinar is free of charge but requires registration: https://lnkd.in/db6Bj5W7 📍 January 30 🕑 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Online (Register to have access to the link) #SustainableDevelopment #Knowledge #ResponsibleBusiness