In our latest Sustainability Lunch Series session, Sean McDowell, Senior Vice President of Design and Innovation at MillerKnoll, shared insights on the intersection of? #inclusivedesign and #sustainability. Sean highlighted how MillerKnoll approaches design beyond aesthetics, focusing on the ways in which their products serve people of all abilities while minimizing environmental impact. This shift in thinking challenges businesses to innovate not just for profit but for people and the planet. Listen to the clip below to learn why MillerKnoll is a leader in sustainable design, and watch the full session at the link in the comments.
MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative
高等教育
Cambridge，Massachusetts 18,995 位关注者
Systems thinking for a sustainable future. Sustainability education + research center @ MIT Sloan.
关于我们
Our team is working hard to be a leading voice in sustainable business and policy, with a mission to provide the best education, apply academic rigor to real world problems, and empower leaders everywhere to take action so humans and nature can thrive. Housed at the MIT Sloan School of Management – birthplace of systems thinking, system dynamics, and modeling of complex human + environment interactions – we are deeply committed to advancing systems change for an equitable and sustainable world. We do this through the joint efforts of MIT students, faculty, alumni, researchers, and collaborators in business, government, NGOs, and hybrid organizations. ?? "Hope isn’t na?ve optimism—the belief that some technological breakthrough will save us. It's the belief that what we do matters. That by working together, we can create a better world," - Professor John Sterman.
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https://mitsloan.mit.edu/sustainability-initiative
MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative的外部链接
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- 高等教育
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- Cambridge，Massachusetts
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- 2011
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Last week our Senior Associate Director Jennifer Graham travelled to University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business to attend the annual ClimateCAP MBA Summit, where she moderated the Educators Roundtable and attended sessions that explored how business leaders can drive real climate impact! Curious to learn more? Check out takeaways from her post below ??
Sustainability Career Development Leader / MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, Senior Associate Director
Big congratulations to the ClimateCAP & University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business organizers for hosting such an engaging?conference ?? Throughout the weekend, we explored how business leaders can drive real climate impact—advancing community-driven solutions, integrating sustainability into strategy, and ensuring a just transition in uncertain times. A big takeaway? Creating change from within takes more than just good intentions—it’s about aligning incentives, shifting mindsets, and building the right coalitions. And no matter where we sit, we all have a role to play. Also a highlight: moderating the Educators Roundtable?and catching up with current Sloanies! Huge appreciation to Amy Chan Katherine Baird Danner Doud-Martin Amber Van Meter Jessica Wingert Katie Kross Dan Vermeer for helping create such an impactful and thought-provoking event. One of the most powerful closing messages from the conference: hope is a discipline. Grateful for spaces like this that reinforce the importance of staying engaged, taking action, and pushing for change. #ClimateCAP2025 Andrew Kerber Stephanie D. Jayant W. Anne Julliene (Joan) Barcelona, CISA, CISSP Roberto Interiano Andres Joven Fakhri Guniar
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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative转发了
?? Speaker Announcement Alert! ?? Ready to drive sustainable innovation? ???? We’re thrilled to welcome Karen Clark, Co-founder and CEO of Karen Clark & Company, to the MIT Sustainability Summit 2025: Adapting for Tomorrow! ??? Karen is a leading global authority on catastrophe risk assessment and management and is credited with creating the catastrophe modeling industry. She pioneered the innovative techniques and technologies that revolutionized how (re)insurers and financial institutions assess and manage catastrophe risk. Karen continues to drive innovation at KCC, introducing more advanced models for the frequency perils of severe convective storm, winter storm, and wildfire, as well as introducing innovative technologies like daily Live Event tracking, Characteristic Events (CEs), and tools for creating customized model components. She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, including being honored as Woman of the Year by APIW in 2001 and receiving an award certificate for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize bestowed on the IPCC. Reactions Magazine ranked Karen the 14th most influential person in the insurance industry over the last 30 years, and National Underwriter named her the 6th most influential Living Legend. ??Don’t miss her insights on the future of catastrophe risk modeling and innovation! ??—secure your spot today! ?? https://lnkd.in/eyxtk44B #MITSustainability #MITSustainabilitySummit2025 #CatastropheRisk #Innovation #Leadership #Resilience #RiskManagement #ClimateChange
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New England residents— higher gas and electricity prices are coming. In a recent CBS News article, MIT Sloan School of Management professor and economist Christopher Knittel explains how the newly announced 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources will hit consumers hard. Consumers will bear more than 75% of this tax, leading to increased electricity and gas prices across New England. Read more of Christopher’s expert analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gtTQn-XA
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We are thrilled to share new research for the #systemicinvesting community today: the Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing ?? ?? The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) 'Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing', provides a roadmap for wealth holders and decision-makers across sustainable finance, impact investing, and wealth management. This joint guide was co-authored by key leaders in this nascent field, MIT Sloan School of Management Sustainability Initiative Director Dr. Jason Jay, Dr. Rory Tews, Dr. Kirsten Andersen, and Dr. Falko Paetzold, and is a community effort with CSP, the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, the TransCap Initiative, The ImPact, and TWIST: Investing for Systems Change. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edYDkPCt
New research out now! ?? Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing ??? ? The wait is over! We’re excited to announce that the brand new "Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing" is now available to download. ?????? ? This is a must-read for any investor looking to drive systemic change, offering a clear and practical introduction to systemic investing. With key concepts, tools, and case studies, it will help you rethink how capital can help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. ???? ? ?? Inside, we explore: ? 1?? System Maps → A key tool in visualizing how elements within a system interact and identify where capital can drive the greatest impact. 2?? Integration → How systemic investing moves beyond single asset classes to create synergistic portfolios that amplify change. 3?? Getting Started → A step-by-step guide for investors looking to adopt systems thinking in their approach. 4?? Case Studies → Real-world examples of investors who work across asset classes in strategic and integrated ways. 5?? Collaboration → Why systemic investing requires deep cross-sector collaboration, incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives and asset classes. ? The guide is radical collaboration in action, bringing together leading networks in systemic investing, including the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, TransCap Initiative, The ImPact, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, and Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth. ? Co-authored by Dr. Rory Tews, Dr. Jason Jay, Dr. Kirsten Andersen, and Dr. Falko Paetzold, it is a powerhouse of sustainable investing expertise. ??? ? ?? A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, including Seth Fleisher, Dominic Hofstetter, Alexandra (Alie) Korijn, and Samuel Bonsey. The result is a testament to what is possible when we work together. MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, TransCap Initiative, TWIST: Investing for Systems Change, The ImPact, The Good Investors, CO_, Tara Health Foundation, Katapult Foundation, RS Group, Elise Belusa ? Download your free copy and take the next step toward impact. Happy reading! ????? ↓ Ready to take your learning even further? The Investor’s Guide to Systemic Investing is just the beginning. ?? Turn insight into action with the "Investing for Systems Change" Training. Taking place in May in Zurich, this intensive program is designed for investors looking to integrate systems thinking into their portfolios. Learn how to invest not just for return, but for transformation. → https://lnkd.in/ecVPY3hC #SystemicInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestingForChange #FinanceForGood #PurposeDrivenCapital
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The MIT Sloan School of Management Climate and Energy Ventures course has helped alumni build 150+ companies tackling #climate and #energy challenges. Co-founded by Senior Lecturer Tod Hynes and Professor of the Practice and Managing Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship Bill Aulet, this hands on course challenges student teams to take a technology or idea from concept to #commercialization within one semester. This course, which counts towards our Sustainability Certificate requirements, provides real-world experience of launching a business in the #climate and #energy sector, and has been a proven launchpad for entrepreneurs. Learn more at the link in the comments.
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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative转发了
We're thrilled to see Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Dr. Sally Kornbluth, being honored by Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) and look forward to joining her at Earth Night in May!
?? Earth Night returns on May 1! Secure your tickets today to celebrate with us at Fenway Park ?? https://lnkd.in/eUv8UM4b This year, we're thrilled to honor Dr. Sally Kornbluth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology President, for her commitment to climate progress. Since becoming MIT's 18th president, she has galvanized the community to meet our environmental challenges, launching the MIT Climate Project to research, develop, deploy, and scale up climate solutions. Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/dMwXHNQp. Many thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, Johnson & Johnson and Takeda.
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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative转发了
?? Speaker Announcement Alert! ?? Ready to drive sustainable innovation? ???? We’re thrilled to welcome Sharo Atmeh, Co-Founder and COO of Montauk Climate, to the MIT Sustainability Summit 2025: Adapting for Tomorrow! ??? Sharo is a ClimateTech leader with a decade of experience building an investment platform at one of the world’s largest hedge funds. He was a Portfolio Manager and one of the initial and largest investors in several growth-stage public companies in solar, hydrogen, wind, energy storage, and utilities. He has also led ESG integration and engagement programs. Previously, he played a key role in activism defense and ESG advisory at CamberView Partners, where he established its East Coast presence and grew it until it was sold to PJT. He counseled Fortune 50 boards and CEOs on their sustainability strategies. His background also includes corporate law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Sharo holds degrees from Rutgers University, Harvard Kennedy School (M.P.P.), and Harvard Law School (J.D.). ??Don’t miss his insights on the future of climate resilience and clean-tech investment! ??Early bird tickets are on sale—secure your spot today! ?? https://lnkd.in/eyxtk44B #MITSustainability #SustainabilitySummit2025 #ClimateResilience #Innovation #CleanTech #ESG #EarlyBird
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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative转发了
Sustainability Career Development Leader / MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, Senior Associate Director
Thrilled to share a new resource I’ve been developing alongside the?Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship?and our team at the?MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative?- our first “Streams of Study” online platform (sneak peek below)! This series or “stream” of resources is designed to make our student’s education and career journeys easier, more intentional, and—most importantly—actionable. Kicking off this series: Climate Tech ??! With dozens of classes, job boards, conferences, podcasts and more, this resource is relevant to MIT students and anyone interested in the intersection of climate tech and entrepreneurship. Explore this resource here: https://lnkd.in/dmFM9DfR Special thanks to Emma Kantola, Ben Soltoff, Ylana Lopez, Jason Jay, and Kate Bartick MIT Sloan CDO / MIT Sloan Energy & Climate Club / MIT Sloan School of Management / MIT Energy & Climate Club
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MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative转发了
At the MIT Sustainability Summit on May 2, I’ll be exploring how belonging, knowledge, and support reshape resilience in community — how we motivate more people to support each other in daily life and times of crisis, turn good intentions into action, and ensure community knowledge is safer, more actionable, and accessible. With re+connect, we’ve been co-creating pathways for shared knowledge and collective action so that when crises hit, no one has to carry it alone. If you’re working in climate, disaster recovery, or community-driven solutions, let’s connect. Let’s reimagine resilience together. ?? MIT Sustainability Summit 2025: Adapting for Tomorrow ?? Cambridge, MA ?? Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eyxtk44B #MITSustainability #SustainabilitySummit2025 #Resilience #codesign #Innovation
?? Speaker Announcement Alert! ?? Ready to drive sustainable innovation?????? We’re thrilled to welcome Jasmine Yiyuan Qin, Co-Founder of re+connect, to the MIT Sustainability Summit 2025: Adapting for Tomorrow! ??? Jasmine is a leader in climate resilience, natural resource management, and digital innovation. Through re+connect, she’s closing last-mile gaps in disaster relief using collective action and crowdsourced community data. With degrees from Colby College, Yale, and MIT, she has worked alongside communities across continents, empowering them to build a more connected and resilient future. Don’t miss her transformative insights—and remember, Early Bird tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot today.??https://lnkd.in/eyxtk44B #MITSustainability #SustainabilitySummit2025 #ClimateResilience #Innovation #EarlyBird
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