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Recognized Experts
Researchers from various disciplines work at the IBES, bringing with them a wide range of expertise from different fields. They excel in research and practice oriented teaching.
The scholars are available for research and interview requests. Below you will find a list of IBES staff members with trending topics they would address.
Business Ethics
 Head of IBES Endowed Chair of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics Head of JR-Center CARe |
Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz
Specialises in corporate and business ethics, business and human rights, corporate political responsibility, corporate governance and risk management, (strategic) alliances and collective action initiatives, strategic sustainability management Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5737 |
| Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz |
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| Head of IBES Endowed Chair of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics Head of JR-Center CARe |
| Specialises in corporate and business ethics, business and human rights, corporate political responsibility, corporate governance and risk management, (strategic) alliances and collective action initiatives, strategic sustainability management
Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5737 |
Sustainability Management
 Senior Researcher Co-Head of JR-Center CARe |
Dr. Katharina Jarmai (On Maternity Leave) Specialises in Business impact on society and the environment, responsible / sustainable innovation, business partnerships for sustainable developmentTel.: +43 690 40 476 157 |
| Dr. Katharina Jarmai |
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| Senior Researcher Co-Head of JR-Center CARe |
| Specialises in Business impact on society and the environment, responsible / sustainable innovation, business partnerships for sustainable development
Tel.: +43 690 40 476 157 |
 Teaching Coordinator PRME Coordinator Senior Researcher |
Dr. Daniela Ortiz Avram
Specialises in strategic sustainability management (especially in SMEs), sustainability-oriented innovation, building dynamic capabilities for sustainability, organizational change and sustainability Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5819 |
| Dr. Daniela Ortiz Avram |
Teaching Coordinator PRME Coordinator Senior Researcher |
| Specialises in strategic sustainability management (especially in SMEs), sustainability-oriented innovation, building dynamic capabilities for sustainability, organizational change and sustainability
Tel.: +43 1 476 77-5819 |
Press releases
- Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021 of the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS)
- Why Austria's Companies Cooperate With Each Other on Social and Environmental Issues
- The New Power of the Pharmaceutical Industry: Covid-19 Vaccines and the Social Responsibility of Pharmaceutical Companies
Reporting on research at IBES
The importance of supplying Russia with Gucci handbags is debatable
der Standard (AT), June 14, 2022: Interview with Prof. Thomas Beschorner and Prof. Markus Scholz about foreign companies in Russia. Available at: derstandard.at
Profits from hardship
WDR5 Politikum (DE) Talk, March 30, 2022: Pharmaceutical companies are well regarded in the pandemic. But in the long run, exorbitant profits could undermine the companies’ credibility, says business ethicist Markus Scholz. After all, companies also bear political responsibility for the distribution of vaccines. Available at: fh-wien.ac.at (in German)
Corporate responsibility: Get out of Russia. Now.
International Sustainability Centers Were Virtual Guests in Vienna
Vaccine Initiative Cepi: Prevent the next epidemic
taz.de (DE), March 11, 2022: The vaccine initiative Cepi wants to raise more than three billion euros. It relies on mRNA technology and the biotech company Moderna. Available at: taz.de (in German)
Companies in the area of tension between sporting events and ethical issues
The dangerous political involvement of companies in the event of war
WirtschaftsWoche (DE), March 3, 2022: Tesla founder Elon Musk supports Ukraine with his satellite internet. By doing so, he is acting politically. Morally, that may be right. But his actions are not legitimate. It is also extremely dangerous. The article is available at: wiwo.de (in German)
Good face to bad games?
derstandard.at (AT), March 2, 2022: The Winter Olympics in Beijing will be followed by the 2022 World Cup in Doha. Once again, human rights are at stake. Is the red card for Qatar and its ilk in order? Business ethicist Markus Scholz says: Yes. Available at: derstandard.at (in German)
Talk in threesome: Transformation only happens with companies
CorporAID magazin (AT), December 16, 2021: Marcus Handl from Kapsch TrafficCom, Maria Seifert-Gasteiger from weXelerate and Markus Scholz from the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy at FHWien of WKW discuss business solutions for overcoming global challenges and the increasing need for innovation and cooperation. Available at: corporaid.at
Best of University of Applied Sciences
derStandard.at (AT), December 20, 2021: Hypocritical actionism or genuine commitment? German and Austrian companies are campaigning for vaccination. As “corporate citizens,” they have a duty in a free democratic society. Commentary by others/Markus Scholz, Thomas Beschorner. Available at: derstandard.at (in German)
When businesses are political
What is sustainability?
Augustin (AT), October 19, 2021: Maria Riegler and Wolfgang Damoser have explained the term “sustainability” in the column “A question for…” of the Viennese street newspaper Augustin. In the spirit of barrier-free communication, the text is deliberately written in simple language. Available here. (in German)
Why the EU has no choice in Biontech's price increases
WirtschaftsWoche (DE), September 13, 2021: Mainz-based vaccine maker Biontech is raising prices for its Corona doses, securing a dream return on investment. The company remains silent. And the EU accepts this of necessity – for three reasons. FH-Prof. Markus Scholz comments on the development. Available at: wiwo.de (in German)
Sustainability - What Does it Actually Mean
Leadersnet (AT), July 21, 2021: Article about the Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021, which was organized by the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES) at FHWien der WKW in cooperation with the Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), available at: leadersnet.at (in German)
Wirtschaftszeit (AT), July 21, 2021: Article about the Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021, which was organized by the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy (IBES) at FHWien der WKW in cooperation with the Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility (STaR) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), available at: ooe.wirtschaftszeit.at (in German)
News (AT), June 25, 2021: Article about the term “sustainability”. But very few people know what sustainability actually means. No wonder. Because there is no universally valid definition for “sustainability”. At least there is agreement that it makes sense in almost all areas of life, available at: ibes.fh-wien.ac.at (in German)
Who Makes the Sting?
Radio Austria 1 (AT), June 01, 2021: Interview by Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz on the problem of fair international vaccine distribution, available at: oe1.orf.at (in German)
Press photos
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FH-Prof. Dr. Markus Scholz, MSc
Head of Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainable Strategy Endowed Chair of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics Head of Josef Ressel Center for Collective Action and Responsible Partnerships |
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Dr.in Katharina Jarmai
Senior Researcher |
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Dr.in Daniela Ortiz Avram
Teaching Coordinator PRME Coordinator Senior Researcher |
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Maria Riegler, MSc
Research Associate PhD Candidate |