Energy & Sustainability

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

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Dyson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Dyson School

‘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.

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Johnson School

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.

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Johnson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Johnson School

Johnson School Increases Emphasis on Sustainability and AI for Two-Year MBAs

The Johnson School Two-Year MBA will require sustainability coursework, add AI tools and models to existing courses, and expand experiential learning.

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Johnson School

Championing Change: Fred Keller’s Legacy of Sustainable Business

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Fred Keller ’66, founder of Cascade Engineering.