
Sustainability
Sustainability and business families
Capitalism with a human face
- 45 minutes
- Intermediate

What you'll learn
You will get a glimpse into the theoretical foundations of sustainability. You will understand the concept of stewardship and see why it is a natural fit for family businesses. You will also see how it demonstrated itself in action, through e.g. FBSD (Family Business for Sustainable Development) initiative, and the real case of Jebsen & Jessen and GMA Garnet, one of the companies in the larger Jebsen & Jessen’s portfolio.
Course outline
1 module • 45 minutes
- Sustainability and business families
This course was last updated 28 March 2025
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Marta Widz
Researcher, educator and advisor in the field of family business and family office @ SDA Bocconi (School of Management)