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- 24 Apr 2014
- News
A lifelong mission to save the oceans
a big toe in the water because the river was, at that time, a chemical and organic cesspool,” he remembers. Today, Merkl is helping to shift environmental thinking with initiatives that balance conservation with business acumen: “We know... View Details
- 01 Mar 2014
- News
@Soldiers Field
A COYOTE SPOTTED resting on Ohiri Field in November was later found wandering on Harvard Way near Morris Hall at 3 a.m. A Mass. Environmental Police investigation found that the animal "posed no danger." THE FALL I-LAB SCRAMBLE student... View Details
- 01 Dec 2018
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books for December 2018
Happens: Why Some Social Movements Succeed While Others Don’t by Leslie R. Crutchfield (MBA 2001) Wiley Why do some changes occur, and others don’t? What are the factors that drive successful social and environmental movements, while... View Details
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The End of Cows?
from a lab rather than a living animal, Alvarez believes consistency—not the myriad environmental or safety benefits of replacing factory farming—may become the main reason consumers adopt it. Once a lab-grown hamburger is perfected,... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Flying High
environmentally friendly new airplanes. The airline’s focus on short-haul regional flights with a light payload makes it an ideal candidate, she explains. But just as important is building the company’s reputation. “We’ll be in a place... View Details
Keywords: April White; aviation; airlines; entrepreneurship; leadership; innovation; Air Transportation; Transportation
- 01 Jun 2002
- News
Books
to the employer. Later governmental measures protected workers in the event of unemployment and provided for security in retirement. Today, the government protects citizens from an array of hazards ranging from defective products, to View Details
Keywords: Nancy O. Perry
- 09 Jan 2014
- News
Tapping into Opportunity
be made environmentally safe," says Shenkar. "The oil and gas companies are working hard to respond to the evolving government regulations. There's a real opportunity here for firms that can quickly provide the technology to meet these... View Details
- 01 Dec 2009
- News
Yurt Man
ZWERN, WITH “GLIMMER”: At Burning Man, a cool yurt has potential for disaster relief and housing for much of the world. Arthur Zwern (MBA ’85) and his solar-powered Hexayurt generated buzz at this year’s Burning Man festival, the annual bohemian happening of free... View Details
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
In My Humble Opinion: Urban Renewal
photo by Christina Gandolfo photo by Christina Gandolfo Dan Rosenfeld (MBA 1979) witnessed the birth of the modern environmental movement while growing up in Portland, Oregon, an experience that has shaped his perspective as a real estate... View Details
Keywords: Julia Hanna
- 01 Dec 2011
- News
Letters to the Editor
counsel in guiding this then-young MBA student in both these directions—six entrepreneurial start-ups and then a seventh one that is green to boot! The seventh, GreenEarth Cleaning, owns 140 patents in 42 countries and after 12 years is the world’s largest View Details
- 01 Sep 2024
- News
The Road Less Traveled
Most cars in the United States weigh more than 4,000 pounds, and new models are trending larger, even in countries where people drive less. And the larger the vehicle, the more fuel required to power it, which means more greenhouse-gas emissions that contribute to... View Details
- 25 Aug 2022
- News
On Purpose
refresh and outlines three priorities: DEI, environmental stewardship, and community. Cohen then set out to help infuse these goals into Disney films, TV, theme parks, and products. “When these priorities are embedded in your business... View Details
- 01 Mar 2012
- News
Competitiveness at Risk
project’s research focuses on key dimensions of US competitiveness, including innovation, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, company location choices, firm governance, local business ecosystems, human capital, K–12 education, fiscal policy, tax policy, capital markets,... View Details
- 01 Dec 2020
- News
Well Matched
take care of them. We like to think of ourselves as investing for the future, and home is part of that. But we’re generalists, investing across multiple sectors, including health care, environmental sustainability, and fintech. Can you... View Details
- 03 Feb 2023
- News
Immersive Field Courses Take the Classroom on the Road
As part of the HBS Elective Curriculum, MBA students can enroll in an Immersive Field Course (IFC). These courses are driven by faculty research and industry connections and provide students with an opportunity to get out of the classroom and put the skills they’ve... View Details
- 01 Jun 2022
- News
Case Study: Glass Half Full
can be turned into usable products. The company ships the glasses in carbon-neutral packaging, with an additional carbon offset to guarantee the product’s neutral environmental impact. The market for glassware in the United States... View Details
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
Navigating the Populism Phenomenon
environmental regulations that the United States has seen recently. Has populism shaped responses to the coronavirus and calls to reopen the economy? VP: We’re studying that now. I’ve been working with Rafael to understand the extent to... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 20 Mar 2019
- News
Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire
of policy action.” He mentioned three coalitions making strides: We Mean Business, Climate Alliance, and Environmental Entrepreneurs. Purpose and Clarity Drive Performance—but Time Is Running Out Without purpose, even if you have a... View Details
- 01 Sep 2020
- News
Good Odds
put the figure at 37 million before the pandemic and some researchers suggest it could rise to 54 million before 2020 is out. And yet 133 billion pounds of food go to waste every year, according to the USDA. That’s $162 billion straight into the landfill, to say... View Details
- 25 Aug 2022
- News
Labs Enable Large-scale Research
Serafeim, Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration Michael Toffel, Senator John Heinz Professor of Environmental Management Peter Tufano, Baker Foundation Professor Crypto, Fintech, and Web3 Lab How will crypto shape the... View Details