Climate Impact - Publications - Faculty & Research

25 Mar 2021
News

Alumni Honor Nitin Nohria and Support His Legacy

equity and increase diversity and inclusion, Nohria strengthened core aspects of the HBS experience. The impact of these achievements on the School and on society at large will be felt for many years to come. To show appreciation for his... View Details

March 1, 2020
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Walking the Talk

By: Peter Tufano

Keywords: Climate Change; Business Education; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact

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01 Sep 2015
News

Greater Than the Sum of its Parts

complex, it is clear that a new model based on collaboration and deeper integration is essential to the University’s ability to sustain its impact in the 21st century. Harvard President Drew Faust has institutionalized a new era of... View Details

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Eligibility | New Venture Competition

Entrepreneurship (HBS) Risks, Opportunities, And Investments In The Era Of Climate Change (HBS) Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (HBS) Social Entrepreneurship/Social Enterprise Deep Dive: How to Operationalize & Scale for Social... View Details

30 Apr 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: Urban Adaptation in a Changing World

are impacted and respond to climate change. As discussed with URDI, it is impossible to talk about climate adaptation risks in Mumbai without looking at the city’s historical... View Details

01 Mar 2007
News

Gore All Business at HBS

students during a talk titled “A Change in Business Climate” presented in Burden Auditorium in December. Gore explained that the population explosion, coupled with the revolutions in science and technology, have greatly magnified the View Details

Keywords: Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services; Professional Services; Scientific Research and Development Services

25 Mar 2022
Blog Post

ClimateCAP 2022

event for MBA students to come together to learn and discuss the business implications of climate change. At ClimateCAP, students were able to gain a deeper understanding of the tangible business impacts of... View Details

18 Mar 2022
Blog Post

Career Advice: Transforming the Energy Industry

inspiration, you meet such a broad spectrum of people at HBS - accountants, investors, lawyers, strategists – that you cannot help but wonder about the impact we could have as a community if we can bring these skills to bear on the View Details

30 Jun 2020
Book

Capitalism Is More at Risk Than Ever

country and the world to recognize the opportunity that exists to have a material positive impact on the problems taxing our system by using their skills to build profitable businesses. We’re not talking about charity. We want them to see... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace

29 Jan 2021
News

Holding Business to Account

the naming rights to the team’s Maryland stadium and, in 2003, FedEx’s CEO became a minority owner in the team. In protest of the shipping-services giant’s involvement with the football team, a group of impact investors—including the... View Details

04 Sep 2020
Blog Post

Advice from a Career Switcher: The Value of Informational Conversations with Alumni

mid-March, Adam accepted an offer to join Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) as a Portfolio Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis Intern; BEV invests in entrepreneurs building companies that can have a significant View Details

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Social Responsibility and Sustainability | Working Knowledge

Social Responsibility and Sustainability Explore vital insights on social responsibility and sustainability, from climate finance for Africa's adaptation projects to AI's role in refugee resettlement. Delve into the nuances of View Details

28 Oct 2021
News

Capital Considerations for Black Entrepreneurs; Pivoting for Gender Equity

(HBSWANY), presented the discussion in partnership with the nonprofit Girls With Impact to explore how Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company, is using philanthropic and investment capital to fund innovative startups and... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

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Sustainability in Energy Industry

financial regulators This report identifies so many important recommendations to address the systemic risk that the climate crisis presents. Global Energy Review 2020 The impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on... View Details

22 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Student Spotlight: Jesse Lou (MBA 2022) – Working to Change the Food System

at HBS for confronting environmental challenges like climate change? It’s increasingly evident that challenges in food, climate, and society are inextricably linked, disproportionately impacting those on the... View Details

01 Sep 2024
News

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Thirteen years ago, Marcelo Claure, founder of wireless services company Brightstar, discussed with a reluctant Steve Jobs the idea of launching a trade-in and recycling program for iPhones. It was a business move that expanded the market and created a new profit... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Meyers

01 Dec 2022
News

Business as a Force for Good in Society

and practice by translating research into action. The Institute’s initial priorities are climate change and environmental sustainability along with social and economic inclusion, particularly the study of how capitalism and business can... View Details

04 Oct 2021
Blog Post

Tapping into “Nontraditional” Private Equity and Venture Capital Talent at HBS

engineering for sustainable development.” The program at the University of Cambridge presented Sheil with an opportunity to reflect and then narrow her focus on what she wanted to be doing in the climate sustainability space. With her... View Details

Keywords: Private Equity; Venture Capital

08 May 2020
In Practice

Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On

Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business School shared advice for nonprofits facing dire financial challenges. How can donors support social impact organizations through a recession? Michael Chu: Support proven organizations with... View Details

Keywords: by Danielle Kost

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Sana Mojarradi Archives | Social Enterprise

Curriculum Social Enterprise Student Club Social Entrepreneurship Summer Fellows Technology for Good Transformative Impact Tri-Sector Impact 1 Results Visual Models for Climate... View Details

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