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Meeting the Imperative for an Organizational Sense of Purpose
Two experts explain how and why financial services companies should develop purpose-led strategies.
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Why Business Integrity Can Be a Strategic Response to Ethical Challenges
An empowered strategic integrity function is key to developing a more proactive and systemic approach to governance.
Daniel Malan, Alison Taylor, Anna Tunkel, and Birgit Kurtz
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Why Making Good on Green Promises Can Be a Win for Retailers
Engaging retail workers on environmental sustainability can boost employee attraction, retention, and satisfaction.
Rodney R. Sides and Lupine Skelly
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Agenda: Sustainability
Executives from PepsiCo and L&T Technology Services discuss their efforts to improve sustainability.
Rajendra Gursahaney and Alind Saxena
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Brewing Up a Blockchain Solution for Supply Chain Transparency
Learn how Italian beer maker Birra Peroni uses blockchain to meet its sustainability goals.
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What’s Lost When We Talk ‘ESG’ and Not ‘Sustainability’
Investors love the term ESG, but there are risks to viewing sustainability through a market lens.
Andrew Winston
Climate Change
10 MIT SMR Articles to Celebrate Earth Day
A collection of articles that show how organizations can take a sustainable approach to their business practices.
MIT SMR Editors
Corporate Social Responsibility
Businesspeople Must Reconnect With Nature to Save the Planet
Forming a stronger bond with nature can benefit business leaders, their organizations, and the environment.
George Ferns
Sustainability
To Transition to Net Zero, Model the Alternative
Businesses should use scenario analysis to assess the costs of transitioning — or not — to net-zero carbon emissions.
Simon Glynn and Simon Cooper
Sustainability
The Best of This Week
Space missions’ remote-work lessons, fast fashion’s untenable business model, and sustainable work’s progressive roots.
The MIT SMR Editors
Sustainability
Why Fast Fashion Has to Slow Down
Much of the fashion industry trades on a culture of disposability. It’s not sustainable, and retail norms must change.
Tima Bansal and Gareth Gransaull
Sustainability
The Progressive Roots of Management Science
New research highlights that sustainable management is a fundamental business practice, not just a modern trend.
Stephen Cummings and Todd Bridgman
Sustainability
Tough Challenges Demand Leaders With Heart
Leaders must embrace creativity and innovative thinking to help both their organizations and the planet thrive.
Elizabeth Heichler
Sustainability
Can We Afford Sustainable Business?
Creative approaches to setting prices and managing costs can make responsible business practices financially viable.
Marco Bertini, John Pineda, Amadeus Petzke, and Jean-Manuel Izaret
Climate Change
Companies Must Find the Courage to Back Up Statements on Climate Action
Companies are setting big goals on climate change. Why don’t more advocate for climate policies?
Andrew Winston and Paul Polman
Climate Change
Decarbonizing Our Toughest Sectors — Profitably
Cutting carbon emissions in heavy transport and industrial heat can be done profitably.
Amory Lovins
Climate Change
Fossil Fuel Jobs Will Disappear, So Now What?
The U.S. should provide direct financial assistance to people losing oil, gas, and coal jobs.
Andrew Winston and Hunter Lovins
Boards & Corporate Governance
The Best of This Week
An innovation framework for COVID-19, circular business models, and the advantages of a diverse board.
The MIT SMR Editors
Sustainability
The Four Fatal Mistakes Holding Back Circular Business Models
Incumbent manufacturing companies face four key challenges as they shift to circular business models.
Johan Frishammar and Vinit Parida
Boards & Corporate Governance
Reconfigure Your Board to Boost Cooperative Advantage
Companies can gain cooperative advantage by appointing community development and sustainability advocates to their boards.