Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise

Learn more about our research, faculty and staff, and the exciting experiential learning opportunities we provide to students.

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Treks to NYC and DC give real-world perspective on sustainability

Students in the sustainable global enterprise immersion met with companies in NYC and DC to discuss environmental and social sustainability.

Startup Snapshot: Plants into Prosperity

Startup Snapshot: Plants into Prosperity

Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, MBA ’98: Founder and Creative Director, MitiMeth

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Applying military experience to a sustainability challenge

Jason discusses similarities between military and sustainability challenges as he developed a commercialization strategy for a new technology in Kenya.

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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.

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4 reasons to attend the Cornell Executive Forum on Sustainability

Stay informed on industry trends at the intersection of business and sustainability and attend the Cornell Executive Forum on Sustainability.

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Bridging the gap between politics and renewables

After gaining nearly five years of political advocacy experience, I decided to shift my career trajectory toward an industry I had always been passionate about: renewable energy.

An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

Harlan Blynn, MBA ’10, suspended his management consulting practice to launch a new startup — an urban farm in Denver.

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Combatting the global water crisis with charity: water

Last summer I was offered the opportunity to join charity: water—a non-profit organization leading the charge to solve the global water crisis—as their first MBA intern within the partnerships team.

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Trek Recap: Sustainable Global Enterprise Club and Energy Club visit Bay Area

The Sustainable Global Enterprise and Energy Club professional trek took 11 students to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit companies with sustainable values and initiatives.