The B2B Opportunity in Corporate Sustainability

As consumer demand for sustainable products grows and regulatory pressure increases, B2B suppliers have an opportunity to grow market share by helping their customers meet sustainability goals. Success requires developing credible sustainability offerings, investing in well-trained salespeople who can effectively communicate both environmental and economic benefits, and backing sustainability claims with data and third-party certification.

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MIT Sloan Management Review
Published
2025-07-16
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https://doi.org/10.63383/ewbr8998
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Business Strategy and Innovation
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The B2B Opportunity in Corporate Sustainability

Tensie Whelan, David Linich
MIT Sloan Management Review
Business Strategy and Innovation
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The B2B Opportunity in Corporate Sustainability

Tensie Whelan, David Linich
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Abstract

As consumer demand for sustainable products grows and regulatory pressure increases, B2B suppliers have an opportunity to grow market share by helping their customers meet sustainability goals. Success requires developing credible sustainability offerings, investing in well-trained salespeople who can effectively communicate both environmental and economic benefits, and backing sustainability claims with data and third-party certification.

MIT Sloan Management ReviewVol. 67(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Business Strategy and Innovation
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