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We Can’t Study Short-Termism Without the Right Metrics

Harvard Business

The McKinsey Global Institute, in conjunction with FCLT Global, recently released research stating that long-term-oriented companies perform better than those that focus on short-term results. FCLT and McKinsey rely on readily available and machine-readable accounting data to measure myopia.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business

McKinsey reports that the value at stake from sustainability concerns can be as a high as 70% of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Significant cost reductions can result from improving operational efficiency through better management of natural resources like water and energy, as well as minimizing waste.

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