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Harvard Business Review | Finance & Economy
 

July 28, 2026

 
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AI Can Measure How ESG Really Impacts the Bottom Line

Large language models are making rigorous sustainability analysis dramatically faster and cheaper.

by Robert G. Eccles and Shivaram Rajgopal

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The 5 Types of AI Investment–and How to Capture Their Value

Each has its own financial logic and strategic implications.

by Baba Prasad

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Chief sustainability officers need to talk about cash flow, risk, and return.

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How Chinese Firms Are Saving Western Brands

Emerging-market firms are rewriting the rules of global competition.

by Shameen Prashantham and Yuan Ding

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