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In the News

What Does the World Need From COP28?

“The world urgently needs global leaders at COP28 to deliberate on translating their discussions into actionable decisions and outcomes. Doing so requires more than embracing…

December 7, 2023

Alumni

Balancing Profit and Planet – How Business Leaders Can Help Decarbonize the Economy

How Business Leaders Can Help Decarbonize the Economy—and Why Doing So Can Help Bolster Companies’ Bottom.…

December 6, 2023

Events

Business of Sustainability Initiative Convenes Experts to Address Decarbonization Strategies

Over 300 students, business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts gathered at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business to discuss critical issues…

October 10, 2023

Curriculum

Georgetown’s M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management Students Address Real-World Issues During Capstone Projects

Students in the inaugural Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) cohort recently completed their capstone projects to culminate their experience…

July 10, 2023

Events

Founder of Nexus Discusses How Technology Can Transform the Energy Landscape

The Business of Sustainability Initiative at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business recently hosted Sargon Daniel (B’04), founder of Nexus Renewable Power, for…

June 1, 2023

Research and Insights

The Edge: Bright Ideas for Emerging Markets

Amrita Kundu, assistant professor of operations and information management, explores how after-sales service increases overall customer satisfaction and helps drive technology…

May 3, 2023

Student Experience

Celebrating Earth Day at Georgetown McDonough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jICt4vzXwiU Learn more about the Business of Sustainability initiative at Georgetown McDonough at https://businessofsustainability... …

April 25, 2023

Curriculum

Georgetown McDonough Introduces Four-Day Certificate to Help Professionals Lead with a Sustainable Mindset

Sustainability encompasses all aspects of business, and anyone — regardless of which function you hold within an organization or the industry in which you work — has the…

April 5, 2023

Events

Leading on Sustainability: Peter Blommer (C’85)

Peter Blommer (C’85), vice chairman of the Blommer Chocolate Company, sat down with Vishal Agrawal, the Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business, to…

March 27, 2023

Alumni

Jason Dodier (EMBA’19) Launches Sustainability Startup To Support Decarbonization

Driven by a passion for sustainability and guided by his entrepreneurial education, Jason Dodier (EMBA’19) co-founded GRAIN Ecosystem in January 2022. GRAIN Ecosystem aims to…

February 6, 2023