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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative

Exploring Sustainability in Scandinavia

This spring, the Sustainability Initiative joined 20 MBA students on a sustainability-themed Study Tour to Scandinavia during Sloan Innovation Period (SIP) and spring break. Our group explored how businesses across the region are turning sustainability commitments into action—while also immersing ourselves in the cultural and urban design elements that make Scandinavia a global leader in quality of life and environmental responsibility.

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Our ESG Research

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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative The Aggregate Confusion Project

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A Better Way

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