Business of Sustainability

Explore our interdisciplinary work related to all things sustainability, from climate finance to food safety.

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Undergrad Helps Ithaca Landlords, Tenants Switch to Clean Energy

Kristinko Mato ’24 is working to install efficient heat pumps in units rented by low- and moderate-income tenants, reducing costs and emissions.

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Dyson School

Allison Herren Lee Addresses the SEC’s Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures Proposal

Speaking remotely, the former SEC commissioner highlighted the interplay of capital markets and clear climate reporting for Climate Finance students.

Kehkashan Basu, MBA '24, stands on stage holding a microphone.
Johnson School

Climate Week NYC 2023 with Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24

Kehkashan Basu, MBA ’24, founder of the Green Hope Foundation and a UN Human Rights Champion, led two events at Climate Week NYC 2023.

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Johnson School

SC Johnson College Launches Sustainable Tourism Course

The new course is designed for business leaders, urban planners, sustainable development professionals and municipal government employees.

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Johnson School

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.

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SC Johnson College

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.

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Dyson School

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.

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Johnson School

An urban farmer aims to address food insecurity

Johnson’s alumni magazine, Cornell Enterprise, profiles Harlan Blynn, MBA ’10, and features his urban-farming startup, Topping Out Farms, based in Denver.