Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

Which US counties are most vulnerable in the energy transition?

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A new metric — ‘employment carbon footprint’ — can better help determine the U.S. counties most vulnerable to economic disruption from decarbonization.

Feb 13, 2024
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Ideas Made to Matter Supply Chain

The state of supply chain sustainability

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The fourth annual report documents a wavering commitment to sustainability in lean times but steady pressure from investors and corporate buyers.

Dec 14, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

How to become a net-zero organization: Lessons from Walmart

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Here are four truths about climate initiatives from Walmart’s energy transformation executive, Vishal Kapadia.

Nov 13, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

Tackling climate change with machine learning

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Here are four ways AI is helping to address climate change — and three challenges that remain — from Climate Change AI co-founder Priya Donti.

Oct 24, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

How to develop a carbon management strategy for business

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Microsoft’s director of carbon removal portfolio offers best practices for cutting emissions and curbing carbon.

Jul 20, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

A manager’s guide to leading purpose-driven organizations

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A roundup of actionable steps and useful advice from MIT Sloan to help managers lead purpose-driven organizations.

Jul 18, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

9 carbon-busting startups from the MIT Sustainability Summit

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The 2023 MIT Sustainability Summit showcased low-carbon concrete blocks, floating kelp farms, biofertilizer, tradable carbon offsets, and more.

May 8, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

3 leaders detail practices that support stakeholder and societal value

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Managers at Cotopaxi, King Arthur Baking Company, and REI discuss balancing purpose and profit.

Mar 22, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Sustainability

ESG ratings: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water

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ESG ratings may be flawed, but they remain the most effective way to measure the ethical behavior of companies, MIT researchers contend.

Feb 23, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Climate Change

Do we need a US Department of Water?

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A national water strategy would help the U.S. manage outdated infrastructure and adopt desalination technology, argues water entrepreneur Aaron Mandell.

Feb 14, 2023
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