Social Responsibility
What the Smart Money Says About Black CEOs
Stock market reactions to the appointment of Black CEOs reflects both positive sentiment and negative biases.
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Three Ways VMware Made Diversity Gains Stick
VMware’s 10-year DEI effort set it up for long-term success. Three best practices for culture change were key.
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How Developers Can Lower AI’s Climate Impact
Artificial intelligence developers can make choices that will reduce the emissions generated by AI training models.
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This issue of MIT SMR focuses on sustainability, customer and employee engagement, and strategic planning.
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Sustainability
Tackling AI’s Climate Change Problem
Large AI models are big energy consumers and carbon emitters. Sustainable AI practices can reduce their environmental impact.
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Sustainability
Get Ready for More Transparent Sustainability Reporting
Mandatory sustainability reporting will help companies show investors how they intend to manage risk and create value.
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Sustainability
Set Ambitious but Realistic Environmental Goals
Business leaders need to set interim targets judiciously to get early wins and build momentum for sustainability goals.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Building the Neurodiversity Talent Pipeline for the Future of Work
Community colleges can be a valuable source of neurodivergent talent — a largely untapped pool in a tight labor market.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity Nudges
Small changes in how companies attract, recruit, and onboard new hires can deliver big diversity dividends.
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How to Productively Disagree on Tough Topics
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The Looming Challenge of Chemical Disclosures
To comply with new sustainability rules, consumer brands need much more visibility into products’ chemical compositions.