MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Defining True Sustainability

Most companies have not yet come to terms with what it means to be truly sustainable.

The signs are clear: Sustainability is a key corporate priority. Nearly 9,700 companies have committed to the United Nations Global Compact, more than 90% of the world’s largest companies issue sustainability reports, and survey after survey shows businesses want to play a leading role in advancing sustainability.

About the Author

Cory Searcy is a professor of industrial engineering and environmental applied science and management at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.

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