In a few days, I’ll be heading to the The Wharton School in Pennsylvania, USA, to kick off a series of activities as part of the The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School. This period will bring me together with students, faculty, local authorities, business leaders, and changemakers in this emblematic state — where nearly 250 years ago, the United States Constitution was signed — and at this iconic institution, the world’s oldest collegiate business school. As defined by its founder, Joseph Wharton, in 1881, the school’s purpose was “to provide for [wo]men special means of training … in order that … they may either serve the community skillfully.” At a time when the world is becoming increasingly polarized, and many are searching for a new model of prosperity, I look forward to these exchanges. I am hopefull that these discussions will spark innovations, ideas, and perhaps even breakthroughs that can pave the way for growth and prosperity — for our cities, businesses, and nations alike. This journey offers a unique opportunity to explore and implement alternatives to the economic models and ideologies of the 20th century, which are proving inadequate in addressing today’s societal challenges: the troubling rise in inequality and the devastating ecological footprint that reminds us, as the ancient poets once said, that all of creation is groaning together in pain. Toward this America — once the beacon of the West, now so complex and intricate, a mirror of a Western world at a pivotal moment in its history and destiny, tempted by retreat and the search for fragments of solutions inherited from a glorified age that will not return — I move forward with simple ideas, bor
We at the The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School are thrilled to have Bruno ROCHE join us this year as our 2024-2025 Nazarian Social Innovator in Residence. Nazarian Social Innovators share their career experience and dedication to social impact with students at Penn in a number of ways, including speaker events, workshops, lunch and learns, and one on one coaching sessions. These esteemed guests provide an exceptional learning opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers with an emphasis on social impact, ESG and corporate responsibility. A visionary leader shaping the future of business for a just and sustainable world, Bruno Roche is not just another thought leader; he’s a pioneer reshaping the way businesses operate, with a bold vision to create a fairer and more sustainable economy. As the founder of The Economics of Mutuality, Bruno has introduced a groundbreaking management approach that transforms companies at their core. Instead of profiting at the expense of society and the environment, this model enables businesses to thrive by solving the most urgent social and environmental issues facing our world today. We look forward to an exciting slate of opportunities for students and the broader ESG Initiative community to connect with and learn from Bruno Roche in the coming year of his residency. Stay tuned for future event announcements and updates here: whr.tn/3V2iDFO The Wharton School #WhartonESG #Nazarian #TheEconomicsofMutuality #CorporateResponsibility #StudentOpportunities