138 news articles

  • Social value top 25 Dutch companies: Minus 30 percent

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 2/7/2025

    The 23 largest AEX–listed companies in the Netherlands collectively cost society more than they yield. The total financial value of these companies is offset by a negative social and ecological balance of minus 30 percent. Two out of three AEX companies do make a positive contribution. The negative total balance is mainly caused by a small number of companies, including steel producer ArcelorMittal and Shell. Heineken also scores ‘red’, and Unilever is also remarkably low. Philips, on the other hand, is doing very well and is in first place in the ranking.

  • Impact Case: "Research Valorization through Open-Source Software"

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 1/29/2025

    The goal that the researchers of the Statistical Auditing Group at Nyenrode Business University have set is to make the work of auditors easier and more efficient. Thanks to the development of advanced statistical methods and their integration into open-source software, they are paving the way for more transparency in auditing and greater accessibility of statistical methods.

  • Innovation as a driver of sustainable progress

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 1/20/2025

    Innovation should not only drive economic growth but also support sustainability and inclusivity. This is the key message from Professor Erik Brouwer during his inaugural lecture on January 17. “The future of broad-based prosperity depends on our willingness to collaborate and embrace innovation as a catalyst for change.”

    Erik Brouwer

  • Corporate finance: "Put the focus back on society"

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 10/14/2024

    Companies have power but take too little responsibility. This is what Willem Schramade, Professor of Sustainable Finance, states in his inaugural lecture on October 11. “In order to be successful in the long term, directors must also steer on the social and ecological value of their business."

    Willem Schramade

  • The importance of empowered leadership in remote work policies

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 9/25/2024

    Remote work has become commonplace. However, this shift can have negative effects, such as a loss of social cohesion and learning on the job. In response, many organizations have implemented remote work policies. Yet, these policies, which often focus solely on setting a fixed number of in-office workdays per week, are not enough to boost employee engagement and job satisfaction. Research shows that empowered leadership is far more important in achieving these goals.

    Pascale Peters nieuwsbericht_LOWRES

  • Give stakeholders a voice: “Together you can achieve more”

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 9/18/2024

    You should let people decide for themselves whether they are a stakeholder and why. That’s what Tanja de Jonge argues, who will receive her doctorate from Nyenrode Business University on September 17. “There are more stakeholders than just the usual suspects.”

    Tanja de Jonge

  • Impact case of the month: ‘Digitalization of a Global Business Services Portfolio’

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 9/16/2024

    What factors affect a Global Business Services Portfolio? And how can digitalization help overcome challenges in its implementation? This question is at the heart of research by Albert Plugge, professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, and Shahrokh Nikou, researcher at TU Delft.

    Albert Plugge

  • Mandating company reporting won’t enhance transparency

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 7/3/2024

    The EU’s Directive 2014/95/EU requires large companies to disclose non-financial information related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their annual reports. However, a recent study from Nyenrode Business University found that simply mandating reporting won’t guarantee enhanced transparency. In fact, the Directive's flexibility and weak enforcement make it less effective, and more costly, for companies that are not motivated to share detailed information.

  • 'Those who embrace ESG fuel innovation'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 6/14/2024

    Organizations must restore the balance between business continuity and concern for people, nature and society, according to Prof. Albert Plugge in his inaugural speech on June 14. Plugge is professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University. "Financial interests have prevailed since the industrial revolution, but that concept is no longer tenable."

    Albert Plugge

  • Corporate governance: ‘More and more parties are knocking on the door’

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 5/29/2024

    The way we govern our enterprises is under pressure, according to Prof. Dr. Jeroen Veldman in his inaugural lecture on May 29. “Organizations are increasingly confronted with expectations from various quarters. These expectations often pertain to mitigating systemic risks such as climate change. This development affects how we implement corporate governance."

    oratie Jeroen Veldman

  • CSR in the clothing industry: 'Everyone can benefit from collaboration'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 5/23/2024

    All stakeholders can benefit from a sustainable clothing industry, says S. M. Akterujjaman during his PhD defense ceremony on May 22. His research is concerned with the complex network of relationships and interactions that determine the shape of corporate social responsibility. In doing so, Akterujjaman focused mainly on the clothing industry in Bangladesh.

    promotie

  • How can pension funds make the world a better place?

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 4/17/2024

    Pension funds have the potential to make the world a better place. However, challenges remain. The crucial question is how pension funds intend to achieve their broader goals.

    Willem Schramade

  • 'Sustainability reporting should not become a checklist'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 4/5/2024

    Does regulation on sustainability reporting actually lead to more sustainability? This question was central to Professor René Orij's inaugural lecture on April 5th. "Organizations need to think more about the long-term benefits and necessities."

    Orij, Rene

  • Challenges for the CFO focusing on integrated value

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 3/26/2024

    When it comes to making choices, it's a real pickle. This pretty much sums up the biggest challenges for financial professionals aiming to steer towards integrated value. Surprisingly, the oft-cited issue of data availability isn't the main hurdle for these individuals. The real challenge lies in decision-making.

    Willem Schramade

  • Impact case: Bridging the gap between science and practice in corporate reporting

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 3/18/2024

    Substantive developments and shifting priorities have led to significant changes in corporate reporting regulations in recent years. Dr. Ferdy van Beest, Associate Professor of Corporate Reporting at Nyenrode Business University and Director of Sustainability at Flynth adviseurs en accountants (Flynth Dutch auditors and consultants), emphasizes that stakeholders must make substantial efforts in order to keep up with changing regulations. Van Beest sees a large knowledge gap between scientific research and practical applications in corporate reporting. It is his mission to bridge this gap.

  • Impact case of the month: “Emerging multinational enterprises in Global Markets”

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 2/15/2024

    In the global economy, emerging economies and their businesses are becoming increasingly important. Jianhong Zhang, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor of International Economics & Business at Nyenrode Business University, researched the opportunities, challenges, and consequences of this development.

  • Can pension funds make the world a better place?

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 2/8/2024

    In November 2023, three Dutch pension funds announced a joint investment of €400 million in rental and care homes to address the housing shortage of the Netherlands. This serves as a good example of pension funds aiming to improve the world while achieving reasonable financial returns.

    Willem Schramade

  • "Council members benefit most from work-based learning"

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 1/12/2024

    To occupy a strategic position as a city council member, it is crucial to build on previously developed knowledge and competencies. Time is the most limiting factor here, according to René Stigt's research, who will receive his PhD on January 12. Council members therefore benefit most from work-based learning.

    Rene Stigt website

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