Volume Five
Sustainability at a Crossroads?The fifth issue of the Kogod Sustainability Review, "Sustainability at a Crossroads?" delves into existing legislation and efforts surrounding sustainability in business and government and explores whether those efforts have been effective so far. The issue includes features from McCormack Advisory Group CEO Debra Everitt McCormack, Cambridge machine learning professor Carl Edward Rasmussen, and social scientist Jacqueline Kerr, as well as articles from students and community members both at American University and at universities around the world.
Letter from the Editor
KSR editor in chief Fielding Burnette introduces the publication's fifth volume and discusses the overarching theme of sustainability being at a crossroads.
The Role of the Board and Sustainability
McCormack Advisory Group CEO Debra Everitt McCormack explains how a company’s board can play a role in sustainability oversight and objectives.
How Good is the Paris Agreement?
Cambridge University professor of machine learning Carl Edward Rasmussen evaluates how effective the Paris Agreement has been so far and whether its shortcomings can be fixed.
Sustainability at a Crossroads: Why ROI is Stalling and How to Fix It
Renowned social scientist Jacqueline Kerr explores why companies’ sustainability progress has slowed and how to best implement sustainability strategies.
Meeting the Sustainability Skills Gap: New Research Reveals What Businesses Need to Succeed
As organizations worldwide embrace sustainability, new research from American University's Kogod School of Business uncovers the critical skills and competencies that will define success in an evolving business landscape.
Strategic Financial Models for Advancing ESG and Sustainability Objectives in US Fortune 500 Corporations
MSSM student Brandon R. West looks at the financial side of ESG initiatives and why sustainability is a competitive advantage.
Fashioning a Sustainable Future: Reconciling Profitability with Environmental Stewardship in Fast Fashion
Analytics students Sharon Wanyana, Aikokul Abdivalieva, Conrad Linus Muhirwe, and Mathias Ndungu explore retailer Zara as a case study for sustainability efforts in fast fashion.
Clearing the Skies: Environmental Challenges of Aviation
MIT aeronautics and astronautics PhD student Shreya Sharma evaluates the impact of air travel on carbon emissions and what can be done to promote sustainability in aviation.
A Step Back for Sustainability? The Omnibus Act and Europe’s Changing Priorities
Université Paris-Nanterre international commercial law student Claire Terrier evaluates the European Commission’s Omnibus Act to determine if it strikes a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility.
Who’s Responsible for Products with Addictive and Harmful Substances: Energy Drinks and Corporate Responsibility
MSSM students Ana Pine and Hannah VanWagner and MSSM Program Director Julie Anderson look at how energy drinks are marketed to determine a company’s responsibility for consumer health.
