Energy & Sustainability
Discover our impact in the areas of energy and sustainability through these news and feature stories.
Climate finance takes center stage at ESG Investing Research Conference
Researchers and practitioners examined efforts to fund the abatement of biodiversity loss at the Cornell ESG Investing Research Conference.
New Research Theme to Solidify SC Johnson College as a Leader in Sustainability
The Business of Sustainability research theme will facilitate collaboration, program coordination, and curriculum across the college’s three schools.
Solving the Climate Crisis is About Preserving Human Dignity
Ina Gjika, MS ’22, reflects on Aspen Ideas: Climate, a conference she attended with support from CSGE and the Cornell Energy Club.
Education and Green Technology Offer Southern Tier Renewal Opportunities
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Binghamton University, and Center for International Business Advancement collaborate on green tech and jobs.
Business Impact Symposium Explores the Need for Climate Finance
Investments need to focus not only on climate change mitigation measures but also on adaptation issues communities worldwide are facing.
Electric Uprising: EVgo charges forward to create a network of EV charging stations
The U.S. has more than 150,000 gas stations but only 43,000 EV charging stations. EVgo aims to change that, says VP Nell Oliver ’88, MBA ’93.
Electric uprising: How American companies are accelerating the drive to EVs
EVs should make up 50% of all car sales by 2030 to help achieve Paris Agreement decarbonization goals. Cornell faculty weigh in on what it will take.
Electric Uprising: Factorial Energy—New lightning, new bottles
Factorial Energy’s new battery mitigates range anxiety by increasing EVs’ driving range says CEO and founder Siyu Huang ’11, PhD ’13, MBA ’14.
Electric Uprising: GM—Transforming an industry
Vinod Kumar, MBA ’08, says GM wants to put everyone in an EV. GM will invest $35 billion and launch more than 30 all-new EV models by the end of 2025.