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Global supply chains are becoming increasingly fragile due to climate change, with extreme weather events disrupting key trade routes. One of the most prominent examples is the Panama Canal , where prolonged droughts and declining water levels have severely impacted global shipping. This article explores how climate-related disruptions affect economies worldwide, increasing costs, delaying deliveries, and challenging corporate risk management. It highlights the importance of integrating ESG principles  into business strategies, ensuring companies are better prepared for future supply chain shocks. As climate risks continue to intensify, companies and policymakers must rethink their approaches to supply chain resilience, water management, and sustainable logistics , emphasizing proactive solutions to mitigate future disruptions. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog

The nature, essence and style of public discourse on corporate responsibility are critical for its acceptance and integration by corporations and investors. The dynamics of the field – are they strictly professional or with political elements? Are they artificially added elements or inseparably substantive? Are they integral to the corporation's performance or merely part of its public image? These questions bear notable influence on corporations and institutional investors decision-making. Analysis of Israeli discourse in context of the wider international discourse on the matter yields a clear conclusion, showing corporate governance in Israel is notably under-developed in substance and underestimated in importance. ESG practices (Environmental, Social & Governance, to be called "Corporate Governance" hereinafter) remain largely insignificant, rooted in corporations desire to improve their PR standing in what is often labelled as "Greenwashing". In light of this, we propose the following five recommendations to improve public discourse on the subject: (1) Increasing Transparency and Dialogue (2) Highlighting the relevance and value of corporate governance to the public (3) Promoting public knowledge and awareness on the matter (4) Improving the professional KPI's (5) Training of students, professionals and field experts These recommendations can significantly contribute to improving professional discourse in the field, strengthening the power of regulators and public institutions, reinforcing regulatory processes, and introducing binding ethical norms in this area. In this way, we can create a better, more advanced, and more equitable society, bridging the gap between the business world and the public – for the benefit of our future and for the generations to come. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog

This position paper presents new research from the Arison ESG Center examining how psychological processes drive the adoption of sustainable consumption. Through extensive experimentation, Dr. Tevet and colleagues investigate the "spillover effect," where positive experiences with green products catalyze broader environmental behavior change. The research identifies a critical pathway: when consumers voluntarily choose green products and have positive experiences, they develop a stronger environmental self-identity. This enhanced identity leads them to recommend sustainable products to others, creating a ripple effect in their social networks. Importantly, this positive cycle only occurs when consumers perceive their choice as autonomous rather than mandated. Results from multiple experiments confirm that green product usage, when freely chosen, leads to more positive consumption experiences compared to conventional products. These positive experiences strengthen consumers' environmental self-identification and significantly increase their willingness to advocate for sustainable consumption. For marketers, the findings suggest focusing on creating positive experiences rather than relying on external incentives. Key recommendations include improving green product visibility, leveraging authentic user reviews, and using gentle nudges to reinforce environmental identity. The research emphasizes addressing common barriers such as price perceptions and product quality concerns. This study demonstrates that promoting sustainable consumption can be achieved through psychological engagement rather than mandatory measures. By understanding and leveraging these psychological mechanisms, small individual choices can transform into widespread market changes through social influence and behavioral reinforcement. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog .

This position paper examines the origins of sustainable competitive advantage, evaluating the theoretical relationship between companies accounting for ESG considerations to their long- term competitive advantage. In this paper, we make the claim that ESG considerations must be assessed through cost-benefit analyses, as opposed to the approach arguing the more ESG considerations are taken into account then necessarily the companies performance must improve. Only if ESG considerations are deemed to improve the cost-benefit relationship, will it contribute to the company's long-term competitive advantage. By extension, the inverse also holds true, if the ESG considerations prove costlier than the benefits they provide then no competitive advantage is secured. Consequently, ESG considerations must be evaluated differently across different industries and companies and in careful synchronization with the company's unique strategic and competitive objectives. In the long term, it is to be expected that shareholders will positively appreciate companies that effectively integrate ESG considerations into their corporate decision-making, bolstering further the value of ESG considerations. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog

The Arison ESG Center at Reichman University convened on the 24th of December 2024, holding a conference called "ESG Reporting – Regulation & Strategy". The purpose of the conference was to discuss the future of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) in commerce in Israel. The conference was based on the position paper written by CPAs Shlomi Shuv & Shoshi Cohen and focused on two main issues: (1) the appropriate framework for ESG reporting in Israel and accompanying regulatory challenges and (2) the question of how best to integrate ESG management into corporate DNA in Israel. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog

This article examines the impact of gender diversity on boards of directors and senior management on organizational decision-making processes. Drawing from two comprehensive research studies spanning 44 and 71 countries respectively, Prof. Almor analyzes how gender composition influences strategic decisions and organizational outcomes. The research demonstrates that gender-diverse boards lead to more balanced decision-making, particularly in terms of organizational ambidexterity – maintaining current operations while investing in future development. Empirical evidence shows that even the addition of a single woman to a board can significantly impact an organization’s approach to sustainability and environmental transparency. The studies also reveal how gendered language in different countries correlates with fewer women in leadership positions. Despite higher educational achievement rates among women, persistent challenges such as the "glass ceiling," "broken rung," and "sticky floor" theories continue to impede women’s advancement into senior roles. The findings suggest that promoting gender equality in the business sector will benefit companies aiming to adopt ESG values (particularly the social aspect) as part of their corporate governance. This will enable organizations to align with necessary social changes and enhance their commitment to sustainability and environmental quality. While progress toward gender equality in the workplace continues, significant barriers remain. These barriers require both policy changes and individual actions to bring about meaningful transformation in organizational leadership structures. To read the full post, visit our Hebrew main blog.