Environment & Climate

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

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Student reflections from the Cornell Energy Connection

The 2018 Cornell Energy Connection welcomed students, influencers, and practitioners to discuss the future of the energy industry.

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Research Recap: Which personal values drive actions to avert climate change?

Robert Bloomfield and co-authors find certain moral values influence a willingness to make personal choices to mitigate the future impact of climate change.

Frank Nicklaus, MBA '12, Park Fellow
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Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12

Frank Nicklaus, MBA ’12 and Park Fellow, reflects on his Park Fellowship experience and his transition from the military into business.

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The business case for sustainable tourism management of protected areas

I was able to put my immersion and core skill sets to work with the TAPAS Group at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

Jessica Rolph, MBA '04, Park Fellow
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Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Jessica Rolph, MBA ’04

Jessica Rolph, MBA ’04 and Park Fellow, reflects on her experience and how she’s devoted her career to making a difference through social entrepreneurship.

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Cornell Business Impact Symposium: Bridging sustainability and enterprise

The Cornell Business Impact Symposium (CBIS) has proven to be a thought provoking event year after year, and 2018 was no different. The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise hosted this year’s annual conference, which centered around Unleashing the Power of Sustainability.

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Natural food industry trends from Expo West

Thanks to the support of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, I just got back from the Natural Products Expo West event in Anaheim, California, where I interacted with thousands of brands showcasing their new natural products.

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Research Recap: Funding research rather than mandating consumption might be a more effective method for renewable fuel policy

Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Cynthia Lin Lawell examines the EPA’s renewable fuel standard (RFS) and recommends ways to improve renewable fuel policy and climate policy.

Resilience Distinguishes Emerging Market Economies
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Resilience Distinguishes Emerging Market Economies

While China continues to solidify its lead, other emerging markets show steady economic growth in the Emerging Market Multinationals Report 2017 and in discussions at the 7th Annual Emerging Markets Institute Conference: “Emerging Multinationals in a Changing World.”