Sustainability

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.

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

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

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.

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

Creative approaches to setting prices and managing costs can make responsible business practices financially viable.

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.

An innovation framework for COVID-19, circular business models, and the advantages of a diverse board.

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

Companies can gain cooperative advantage by appointing community development and sustainability advocates to their boards.

Companies put themselves at risk by making four key mistakes with corporate social responsibility.

The emerging frugal economy, ethical employee surveillance, and building organizational AI capabilities.

Today’s leaders can reinvent our dysfunctional economy for increased financial, social, and ecological benefits.

Companies that show the most agility and resilience in responding to the global pandemic pursue four main strategies.

Identify which stakeholders will create long-term value for shareholders.