Environment & Climate

See how our programs are doing business for good in these articles and insights related to climate and environment.

The Thought Leader Series event, Building a Sustainable Future, One Cornellian at a Time, was held at Cornell Tech’s Bloomberg Center, which has net-zero carbon emissions.
Johnson School

It’s complicated: Understanding the relationship between the economy and the environment

Alumni who have expertise and investments in green buildings, companies, and technology discussed the impact of urban sustainability in NYC and beyond.

Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements
Dyson School

Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements

Research co-authored by Cynthia Lin Lawell finds that improvements in energy efficiency may actually increase rather than decrease energy use.

Photo of the exterior of the Statler Hotel on Cornell University's campus
Nolan School

Cornell’s Statler Hotel receives Silver GreenLeaders award

TripAdvisor’s GreenLeaders program helps travelers around the world plan greener trips by highlighting hotels and bed and breakfasts engaging in environmentally friendly practices.

Career influencers for 2017 and beyond part 1
Johnson School

Career influencers for 2017 … and beyond! Part 1

Laurie Sedgwick, director of career management, urges job seekers and switchers to look before they leap while considering career influencers.

Andrew Karolyi
Johnson School

Noteworthy: Associate Dean Andrew Karolyi discusses Germany-China relations

Andrew Karolyi, associate dean for academic affairs, discusses the relationship between Germany and China for the China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Startup Snapshot: Lean and Green

Startup Snapshot: Lean and Green

Michael J. Fallquist, MBA ’04: Viridian Energy, Crius Energy

The Clean Get Cleaner
Johnson School

The Clean Get Cleaner

As more information about toxic chemical releases have become public, the environmental improvements linked to these disclosures have disproportionately benefited wealthy communities.

Spotlight on business sustainability in the Cornell College of Business

Spotlight on business sustainability in the Cornell College of Business

Cornell is a global leader in sustainable and climate change research, teaching, and engagement.