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

‘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.

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.

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.

Gretchen McCarthy Tells Students: Sustainability Is Part of Target’s Core Strategy
The chief supply chain and logistics officer discussed how her team at Target is reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Advancing Agriculture: How Ponsi Trivisvavet Helps Improve the Global Food System
At Eclectic Convergence, Ponsi Trivisvavet, MBA ’99, CEO of Inari, shared her insights on leadership, innovation, and the complexities of improving agriculture.

Latin America: From Resource Curse to a Green Power
Latin America is emerging as an unexpected leader in environmental progress within the emerging economies.