Social Responsibility

MIT SMR’s spring 2022 issue exemplifies its focus on strategic leadership, digital innovation, and sustainable business.

Strategists weigh in on the role of corporate purpose in driving business performance.

To build diverse and inclusive business ecosystems, companies must move beyond performative allyship.

Megan Reitz shares insights on managing in an era of employee activism.

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

An analysis of 200 surveys over 20 years reveals three primary motivations behind companies’ embrace of CSR.

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.

As brands compete for holiday shoppers, they would do well to learn this lesson: Donations can boost sales and profits.

Day One of MIT SMR’s Work/22 symposium included discussions of employee activism, DEI best practices, and collaboration.

When their operations intersect with labor or human rights abuses, companies need to have a plan of action at the ready.

The pandemic spurred a social reset, and companies must respond to customers’ and employees’ changed expectations.

Business-led coalitions for local prosperity are a growing phenomenon capturing the attention of CEOs.

Space missions’ remote-work lessons, fast fashion’s untenable business model, and sustainable work’s progressive roots.

Much of the fashion industry trades on a culture of disposability. It’s not sustainable, and retail norms must change.

New research highlights that sustainable management is a fundamental business practice, not just a modern trend.

People can take meaningful steps to become more effective allies for members of marginalized groups at work.

Companies must carefully weigh potential outcomes before taking a public stance on important but controversial issues.

The next wave of social innovation is coming from employee-led initiatives.

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