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SSE Business Lab gears up in sustainability: 10 new companies to be coached
04 March 2024
SSE Business Lab was one of the first incubators in Sweden to introduce diversity and sustainability criteria in their admissions. Now, they’re raising the bar further by making sustainability coaching mandatory for all companies.
New report | Wind power significantly impacts electricity prices in Sweden
07 February 2024
A recent report by Rickard Sandberg, Head of the Center for Data Analytics, investigates the effects of wind and temperature on electricity prices across Sweden, revealing that wind conditions significantly influence price volatility. Published in January 2024 by Energiforsk, it highlights the growing impact of wind power on the electricity market's dynamics.
HOI research | Online shopping favors environmental labels, in-store promotes social labels
01 February 2024
Service firms aiming for sustainability can benefit by aligning their marketing strategies with consumer motives across different shopping channels. A new study published in the Journal of Service Retail reveals that online shoppers select products with environmental labels, while in-store shoppers pick products with social sustainability labels.
HOI research | Activists and social entrepreneurs: shaping consumer culture for sustainability transitions
25 January 2024
New research examines how change-makers create a protective space for sustainability transitions within the market for alternatives to animal products. Published in Business Strategy and the Environment, this study uncovers strategies and tactics employed to sway consumer behavior towards sustainable consumption.
Appointment of Professor Paolo Quattrone as a Misum Visiting Professor
19 January 2024
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Paolo Quattrone as a Misum Visiting Professor at the accounting frameworks platform.
Navigating the future of sustainable technologies
18 December 2023
An expert dialogue recently published in Omni Ekonomi examines the effectiveness of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies against alternative sustainable technologies. This discussion delves into the economic viability and environmental impact of these technologies, providing a nuanced view of the best investments for a sustainable future.
Understanding the Role of Place in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Insights from Dr. Mary Kathleen F. Burke
09 November 2023
Pioneering Insights into the Heart of Entrepreneurship: How does the place we are in shape the way we innovate and do business? Dr. Mary Kathleen F. Burke’s dissertation unveils the powerful influence of location on entrepreneurial activities, revealing that where we are matters just as much as what we do.
Valentina Tartari appointed Jacob and Marcus Wallenberg Professor
19 October 2023
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Valentina Tartari as the new Jacob and Marcus Wallenberg Professor, and Director of the Jacob and Marcus Wallenberg Center for Innovative and Sustainable Business Development.
Startups defy the recession: 10 new companies admitted to SSE Business Lab
16 October 2023
The increasingly tough economic climate is inspiring innovation among this year’s startups, which focus on solving pressing problems. After the last round of admissions for the year, SSE Business Lab is betting on ten new companies.
Record applications to SSE’s incubator: 11 new startups admitted
12 June 2023
After an intensive admissions period, SSE Business Lab is taking in eleven new companies. The startups are tackling challenges like the green energy transition and people’s deteriorating private finances.