Energy & Sustainability
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Fisk Johnson Supports Plastic Regulation to Help Curb Global Plastic Pollution
Addressing the global impact of plastic waste pollution, Cornellian Fisk Johnson, CEO of SC Johnson, spoke in favor of plastic waste regulation.

Cornell to Host Virtual Conference on Global Climate Finance
The SC Johnson College of Business will cohost the Global Climate Finance and Risks Conference online, on Oct. 25, 2024.

Report: Climate change compounds agriculture’s environmental impact
Environmental harms from agriculture are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a comprehensive report published in Science.

Green Technology Innovation Fellows Welcomes Second Cohort
Fourteen Cornell MBA students, PhD candidates, and a postdoctoral innovation fellow have begun their journey as Green Technology Innovation Fellows.

From Fire to Electricity: Dhanur Grandhi’s Impact on Green Tech Adoption
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Dhanur Grandhi, MBA ’12, cofounder and CEO of WattBot.

Shadi Atallah Integrates Biology and Economics to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
10 Under 10 honoree Shadi Atallah, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics, is a teacher, mentor, academic leader, and scientific advisor.

From Combat to Clean Energy: Securing America’s Energy Future
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Kevin Johnson, MBA ’09, cofounder of Caelum Ventures.

Using Open Data, Natalie Grillon Makes Supply Chains Collaborative and Transparent
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Natalie Grillon, MBA ’12, CEO of Open Supply Hub.

Green Technology Innovation Fellows Pitch Environmental Startups
MBA students paired with PhD candidates from across Cornell University pitched startups based on Cornell research at Statler Amphitheater, April 27.