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Sustainable Investing Matters Tactically As Well As Morally

“[F]or-profit impact investing is significant because it leverages the powerful forces of capitalism to address challenges at a scale that governments and nonprofits can’t…

January 23, 2020

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BlackRock’s Fink Pressed To Take Action Over Words In Dumping Fossil Fuels

Fink’s pledges — including a “commitment to accountability,” proxy pressure on boards and actions to avoid thermal fossil fuels — “have teeth” compared to a high…

January 15, 2020

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Georgetown McDonough MBA Launches Certificate in Sustainable Business

As companies competing in the 21st century embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs and integrate these strategies throughout their businesses, Georgetown…

December 18, 2019

News Story

Beyond Meat Chairman Seth Goldman Discusses Sustainable Eating, Plant-based Foods in Visit to Georgetown McDonough

Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea and executive chairman of Beyond Meat, discussed eating sustainably and the future of plant-based foods at a Sept. 3 event moderated by…

September 5, 2019

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Kellogg Plans Bleeding Burger As It Catches Up On Faux Meat, Bloomberg (September 4, 2019)

“It’s a good sign for the category, we are all collectively growing,” said Seth Goldman, executive chairman of Beyond Meat, when asked about new alternative meat products…

September 4, 2019

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Through Innovative Custom Programs, Georgetown McDonough Teaches Executives How to Lead Through Change

Business leaders know this: Change is a constant. It may be the only constant in an ever-changing business environment driven by new technology, markets, and shifting.…

June 28, 2019