We're deeply committed to advancing systems change for an equitable and sustainable world.
Whether it’s through a more effective way to measure environmental, social, and governance performance, new ways of investing sustainably, or interactive climate simulations – our faculty and researchers are leveraging their academic rigor to solve real-world problems. Explore how our three research projects below:
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Our Research Projects
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By the numbers:
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19,924
Leaders in government, business, NGOs, experienced En-ROADS.
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56,000+
Downloads of our first Aggregate Confusion publication.
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7
"Best paper" awards won by Aggregate Confusion Project team.
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400+
News and media hits across all research projects.
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25+
Over 25 research presentations to universities in 2022.
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5+
Featured at over 5 global conferences / summits in 2022.
Our Faculty + Researchers
The Sustainability Initiative builds on world-class teaching, research, and engagement by faculty across MIT. These scholars propel innovation in products and services, management practices, business models, market infrastructures and institutions, and public policy.
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