Sobriety, between hope and reality

The need to reconcile economic growth with environmental protection is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. While economic development is crucial to meeting the growing needs of societies, the imperative of environmental sobriety is becoming ever more pressing to limit the devastating effects of climate change. In this context, it is essential to examine the role of companies, investors and entrepreneurs in promoting sober economic practices, while maintaining their financial viability. These questions highlight the major challenges involved in moving from an economy focused on over-consumption to one that is more sober and underscore the importance of developing regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms that promote this sobriety, while preserving corporate competitiveness. So, can capitalism and sobriety be reconciled?