In a recent commentary for the Boston Business Journal, our Dr. Matthew Gardner and JD Chesloff, president and CEO of the public policy organization Massachusetts Business Roundtable (MBR) in Boston, highlight the strategic advantages for Massachusetts-based companies that embrace sustainability. They write:
Smart businesses have known for decades that understanding the landscape of risks and opportunities they confront is essential to long-term value creation. More recently, the importance of explicitly including environmental issues in such assessments has become clear… Corporations that have implemented sustainability initiatives, particularly those with an operational focus, have been shown to deliver better financial performance.
Gardner and Chesloff emphasize how sustainability enhances resilience, boosts innovation, and aligns with generational expectations, investor priorities, and regional climate goals. With Massachusetts’ unique blend of innovation, academic strength, and policy leadership, the state is poised to lead by example.
Read the full article in the Boston Business Journal here.