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Sustainability

Sustainability and business families

Capitalism with a human face

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45 minutes
Estimated Duration
Intermediate
Foundations Level
Free
Open Access
Self-paced
Flexible Schedule
Credential
Verified Certificate

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. 

Inside the Course

Sustainability and business families

Module 1 30 min
1 video

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This course was last updated 23 June 2025

Effective ESG practices begin with thoughtful stewardship — understanding not only financial outcomes, but the broader systems our decisions influence.

Marta Widz
Marta Widz
Researcher, educator and advisor in the field of family business and family office

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Sustainability

Sustainability and business families

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Marta Widz SDA Bocconi (School of Management) Marta Widz SDA Bocconi (School of Management)
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45 minutes
Estimated Duration
Intermediate
Foundations Level
Free
Open Access
Self-paced
Flexible Schedule
Credential
Verified Certificate

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. 

Inside the Course

Sustainability and business families

Module 1 30 min
1 video

Your browser does not support the video tag.

This course was last updated 23 June 2025

Instructors
Marta Widz
Marta Widz
Researcher, educator and advisor in the field of family business and family office
SDA Bocconi (School of Management)

Effective ESG practices begin with thoughtful stewardship — understanding not only financial outcomes, but the broader systems our decisions influence.

Marta Widz
Marta Widz
Researcher, educator and advisor in the field of family business and family office

Learner Perspectives

No learner perspectives yet — be the first to share once you complete the course.

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