Social Responsibility
Why Companies Need to Lobby for Climate Policy
Companies serious about sustainability need to make a business case for investing in lobbying to advance climate policy.
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Diversity & Inclusion
What the Smart Money Says About Black CEOs
Stock market reactions to the appointment of Black CEOs reflects both positive sentiment and negative biases.
Customers
Why It’s Good for Business When Customers Share Your Values
Sharing values with customers builds loyalty and can be a valuable differentiator in competitive markets.
Sustainability
Doubling Down on Impact Reporting
Many U.S. companies will soon have to follow EU sustainability reporting mandates — and contend with double materiality.
Diversity & Inclusion
Gather Robust Employee Feedback With Discovery Groups
An excerpt from Malia C. Lazu’s book From Intention to Impact explores the power of trust-based group dialogue.
Sustainability
Seven Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2024
Anti-ESG sentiment led to “greenhushing” in 2023, even as the planet experienced its hottest year ever. What’s next?
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Sustainability
How Developers Can Lower AI’s Climate Impact
Artificial intelligence developers can make choices that will reduce the emissions generated by AI training models.
Sustainability
Our Guide to the Winter 2024 Issue
This issue of MIT SMR focuses on sustainability, customer and employee engagement, and strategic planning.
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.
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.