Climate Change

A three-part framing outlines the reasons for businesses to act on the world’s climate change challenges.

Anti-ESG sentiment led to “greenhushing” in 2023, even as the planet experienced its hottest year ever. What’s next?

Artificial intelligence developers can make choices that will reduce the emissions generated by AI training models.

This issue of MIT SMR focuses on sustainability, customer and employee engagement, and strategic planning.

Large AI models are big energy consumers and carbon emitters. Sustainable AI practices can reduce their environmental impact.

Business leaders need to set interim targets judiciously to get early wins and build momentum for sustainability goals.

Meaningful economic climate action requires not only regulation but commercial demand for sustainable finance.

Executives who lead research and innovation are well placed to help their companies cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Exponential growth has been key to technology’s progress. The same is needed for climate action.

Transparency about how minerals are sourced advances environmental justice and climate protection.

A collection of articles that show how organizations can take a sustainable approach to their business practices.

Forming a stronger bond with nature can benefit business leaders, their organizations, and the environment.

Strategists weigh in on whether socially responsible mutual funds are just hype or real solutions to societal issues.

Employees are demanding that companies engage in social issues. Leaders need to be ready to respond.

Businesses should use scenario analysis to assess the costs of transitioning — or not — to net-zero carbon emissions.

Leaders must embrace creativity and innovative thinking to help both their organizations and the planet thrive.

Companies are setting big goals on climate change. Why don’t more advocate for climate policies?

Cutting carbon emissions in heavy transport and industrial heat can be done profitably.

The U.S. should provide direct financial assistance to people losing oil, gas, and coal jobs.

Incumbent manufacturing companies face four key challenges as they shift to circular business models.