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An Inside View of How LVMH Makes Luxury More Sustainable

Harvard Business Review

Since 2001 LVMH has studied its life cycle carbon footprint, focusing on both the obvious energy hogs — its stores and distribution — and brand-specific issues, such as packaging in spirits and personal care. I’ll then discuss some of LVMH’s challenges. Managing Carbon and Energy.

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All Hail the Generalist

Harvard Business Review

Few have developed the understanding that the bark is merely the outermost layer of a tree. To begin, our highly interconnected and global economy means that seemingly unrelated developments can affect each other. How many real estate professionals in Miami are closely watching Chinese economic developments? Why's that?

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