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How the Next Generation Is Approaching Society’s Biggest Problems

Harvard Business Review

In 2006, Khan launched Khan Academy to deliver “a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.” If the social enterprise delivers on the promise of reducing the recidivism rate relative to current best practice, the investors receive their capital back and a capped but attractive rate of return.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

One study estimated that companies experience an average internal rate of return of 27% to 80% on their low carbon investments. In 2013, GE had reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 32% and water use by 45% compared to 2004 and 2006 baselines, respectively, resulting in $300 million in savings.