Energy & Sustainability
Discover our impact in the areas of energy and sustainability through these news and feature stories.

Earth Day Research: Powering the Future with Clean Energy
New SC Johnson College research shows primary contributors to recent clean energy patents are existing inventors rather than newcomers.

New York Outcomes Fund Spurs, Supports Growers’ Sustainability Efforts
Research on financial incentives in agriculture by SC Johnson College professor John Tobin-de la Puente informed the fund’s approach.

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John S. Dyson ’65 Honored with Second Annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award
John Dyson ’65 is a leader in finance, energy policy, and economic development, from founding a private investment firm to pioneering sustainable winemaking.

Pioneering Sustainability
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.

From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.

‘Structural poverty’ maps could steer help to world’s neediest
A new mapping approach could help policymakers identify where people live in extreme poverty and target resources more effectively.

World Economic Forum Expert: “Circularity” Can Drive Growth
Hernán J.F. Saenz III, MBA/MILR ’98, urged businesses to minimize waste, maximize product lifecycles, and separate economic growth from resource consumption.

Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.

Cornell Energy Connection Encourages Collaboration and Resilience Amid Uncertainty
The 15th annual Cornell Energy Connection convened experts and students on energy transition approaches and careers.