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An­dreas Ras­che

Professor

Subjects
Boards Sustainability Green transition Climate ESG Global goals

Primary research areas

Sustainability/ESG Regulation

Implementation of EU sustainability regulations with a focus on reporting and due diligence. Regulation under the EU Green Deal and sustainability-related regulations in the U.S. and China.

Corporate Sustainability and Boards

Integration of sustainability discussions in the boardroom. How can boards anchor ESG and sustainability discussions in their decision-making? How to change governance structures, competencies, and mindsets?

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Role of different types of voluntary standards (e.g., certifications and principles) with a focus on the UN Global Compact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dilemmas and Paradoxes in Sustainability

How can organizations better respond to dilemmas and paradoxes that occur in the context of their sustainability work? For instance, the dilemma between making a profit and creating a positive impact on sustainability challenges?

Greenwashing and Greenhushing

Why do firms greenwash? How can companies avoid stumbling into greenwashing? How do we regulatory changes support greenhushing among companies?

I focus on how sustainability transforms organizations

I am Professor of Business in Society at the CBS Centre for Sustainability and Associate Dean of the CBS Full-Time MBA Program. My research examines how regulation and corporate governance can facilitate sustainability transformation in organizations. I have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals and have authored or edited eight books with academic publishers such as Stanford University Press and Cambridge University Press. 

My work is driven by a strong commitment to advancing sustainability through impactful research, teaching, and engagement. I am frequently cited in Danish and international media, including the Financial Times, CNN, and Bloomberg. I have collaborated with numerous companies on sustainability strategies and worked with the United Nations Global Compact. I currently serve on several advisory boards, including Novo Nordisk’s Sustainability Advisory Council. 

I am also an experienced and award-winning educator, having led several executive education programs focused on sustainability transformation. 

Recent research projects

"The EU Green Deal Regulations”

Studying the effects of recent regulations such as CSRD and CSDDD, especially in the context of the ongoing simplification agenda.

“Sustainability in the Boardroom”

Researching how boards integrate sustainability in terms of governance structures, competencies, and mindsets.

Links

My LinkedIn Profile

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My Personal Homepage

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Outside activities

CBS Executive, 2021–present

Teaching in executive courses, both customized for firms and open enrollment programs.
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Novo Nordisk, 2025–present

Work as part of the company’s Sustainability Advisory Council.
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WHO, 2023–2023

Commissioned research paper on sustainable finance and the tobacco industry.
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Position Green, 2024–present

Work as part of the advisory board of the company.
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Stockholm School of Economics, 2017–2020

Teaching and research; PhD development
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