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COP27: What Can Business Leaders Do to Fight Climate Change Now?

by Lynn Schenk and Danielle Kost

The US government plans to spend $370 billion to cut greenhouse gases and expand renewable energy—its biggest investment yet. In the wake of COP27, we asked Harvard Business School faculty members how executives could seize this moment.

Who Guarantees Your Workplace Is Safe for Return?

by John Macomber and Joseph Allen

Building health is today a top priority for owners and tenants, but how do we know our offices are safe to re-enter? John Macomber and Joseph Allen offer best practices. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

COVID-19’s Hard Lessons Might Prepare Business for Climate Change

by Danielle Kost

We asked experts from the HBS Business and Environment Initiative how the coronavirus crisis might change the way companies think about sustainability. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Is the Healthiest Building in the World Worth the Rent?

Re: John D. Macomber

Some people call 425 Park Avenue, New York, the healthiest building in the world. But will tenants pay a premium for better air and environmental friendliness? John Macomber and Joseph Allen discuss their recent case study and new book. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Why COVID-19 Raises the Stakes for Healthy Buildings

by Kristen Senz

Like it or not, humans have become an indoor species, so buildings have a major impact on our health. That's why the Healthy Building Movement is gaining momentum, say John Macomber and Joseph Allen. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Even for Non-Believers, These Are the Next Steps on Climate Change

by John Macomber

Are there immediate steps business and government should take to address climate change? Somewhere between trillion-dollar solutions and the next eco-calamity are opportunities to take action, argues John Macomber. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Smart Cities are Complicated and Costly: Here's How to Build Them

by John Macomber

When governments take on a smart city project, it's often the private sector that's left to execute the vision—sometimes at the expense of good public policy. John Macomber proposes a roadmap that considers situation, solution, and sovereignty. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Who is Responsible for the Future of Cities?

by Carmen Nobel

As technological innovations continue to transform urban growth, many believe the private sector should lead the future of cities—and that government regulators should follow its lead. But in a recent cross-disciplinary panel at Harvard, not everyone agreed. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

What Africa Can Teach the United States About Funding Infrastructure Projects

by John Macomber

John Macomber explains why the solution to America’s infrastructure woes may lie in finance models that have proven successful in several nations in Africa. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Here’s How Businessman Trump Is Likely to Approach the Presidency

by Christina Pazzanese

Harvard Business School professors weigh in on how Donald Trump’s nearly 50 years of experience in building a global corporate empire (and zero years of political experience) might shape his approach to leading a nation. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

The Faculty Reader: Who is Reading What This Summer?

by Carmen Nobel

What titles made the Harvard Business Faculty short list for summer reading? Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

The Business of Climate Change

Re: Multiple Faculty

What is the role of business and its leaders in creating positive climate change? In the middle of Climate Week, Six Harvard Business School faculty provide different perspectives. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

The ABCs of Addressing Climate Change (From a Business Perspective)

by John Macomber

How can business leaders cut through the noise and actively address climate change from an economic perspective? John Macomber proposes a list of ABCs. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

The Fantastic Horizon: How to Invest in a New City

by John Macomber

Rapid urbanization and resource scarcity pose problems—and opportunities—for businesses and governments all over the world. Senior Lecturer John Macomber writes about his recent investigative visits to nascent privately-funded municipalities in Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Detroit Files for Bankruptcy: HBS Faculty Weigh In

by John Macomber, Robert C. Pozen, Eric D. Werker & Benjamin Kennedy

After a long period of economic decline, the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy protection last week. John Macomber, Robert Pozen, Eric Werker, and Benjamin Kennedy offer their views on some down-the-road scenarios. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Video: Harvard Business School at the Kumbh Mela

by Jim Aisner

In this video report, Senior Lecturer John Macomber visits the Kumbh Mela in India to discover what such an undertaking can teach us about real estate, urbanization, sustainability, and infrastructure. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Why a Harvard Finance Instructor Went to the Kumbh Mela

by John D. Macomber

Every 12 years, millions of Hindu pilgrims travel to the Indian city of Allahabad for the Kumbh Mela, the largest public gathering in the world. In this first-person account, Senior Lecturer John Macomber shares his first impressions and explains what he's doing there. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

LEED-ing by Example

by Carmen Nobel

When a local government decides to pursue environmentally aware construction policies for its own buildings, the private sector follows suit, according to new research by Timothy Simcoe and Michael W. Toffel. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

Funding the Design of Livable Cities

by Lisa Chase

As a burgeoning global population migrates to the world's urban centers, it's crucial to design livable cities that function with scarce natural resources. John Macomber discusses the critical connection between real estate financing and innovative design in the built environment. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Stop Talking About the Weather and Do Something: Three Ways to Finance Sustainable Cities

by John Macomber

How do we ensure that our cities are resilient in the face of inevitable future weather events like Hurricane Sandy? John Macomber offers three ways that the private sector can take action. Open for comment; 0 Comments.