Impact with Integrity: Balancing Profit and Purpose in a Changing World
How far should purpose-driven companies go when profits are on the line?
Should a business committed to sustainability collaborate with oil and gas companies? Can a fashion brand known for environmental values partner with a fast fashion company and still maintain its integrity?
In today’s complex world, leaders must navigate tough choices. Join us to explore how businesses can grow and make a positive impact, without compromising their core values.
Dato: 22.oktober 2025
Tid: 09.00 - 11.30
Sted: Room D501, Høyskolen Kristiania
Adresse: Kirkegata 23-25, 0159, Oslo
Sign-up up here! (few spots left)
Who Should Attend?
This event is for:
- Students at Kristiania
- Academics and researchers
- Managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs ready to scale with purpose
Whether you're launching your first business or leading change inside a company, this session offers fresh insights and practical tools to guide your next bold move.
Program
9.00 - 9.10: Welcome – Barbara Mutonyi, Associate Professor at School of Economics, Innovation and Technology at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences
09:10–09:25: Balancing Profit and Purpose in a Changing World – Nicholas Ind, Professor, School of Economics, Innovation and Technology, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences
9.25 - 9.40: Reframing and reimagining challenges – Sonia Ruiz, senior researcher at the Esade Institute for Social Innovation and founder of NOIMA
9.40 - 9.50: Presentation of five dilemmas – Mark Irvine, Director of Thought Leadership in DNV, Louise Fuchs, CEO in Team Tomorrow, Peter Brown, Medinge Group, Joana Sa Lima, partner and chairwoman in Comte Bureau and Nicholas Ind from Kristiania)
9.50 - 10.50: Workshop and group work on dilemmas
10.50 - 11.20: Discussion round guided by dilemmas
11.20 - 11.30: Summary – Barbara Mutonyi
Why Join?
- Interactive and Action-Oriented: Not just talk. Get ready for discussions, dilemmas, and hands-on problem-solving.
- Real-World Relevance: Explore real dilemmas faced by innovators and leaders in sustainability, business strategy, and growth.
- Network with Changemakers: Connect with like-minded peers, thinkers, and practitioners shaping a more responsible business world.
Let’s rethink growth, together.
Bring your ideas. Challenge assumptions. Leave inspired.