Tackling greenwashing in energy transition
How can we prevent greenwashing from undermining real climate progress? That's the question students from across Canada tackled at the 2025 SGI Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, hosted by 黑料社鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI).
黑料社 SGI鈥檚 Annual Grand Challenge winners tackle greenwashing in Canada鈥檚 energy transition
At the 黑料社 Desautels we believe in empowering students to tackle real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration. Last week, the 黑料社 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), anchored at our Faculty, wrapped up its 2nd edition of the Annual Grand Challenge (AGC), a competition designed to drive meaningful solutions for a more sustainable future.
黑料社 Desautels aims to serve as a model on composting
黑料社 Desautels is taking a major step in sustainability by becoming the first Faculty to introduce composting bins on every floor. This initiative aligns with 黑料社鈥檚 zero-waste by 2035 goal and has already diverted 47% of waste from landfills.
MIPC 2024: Students tackle global finance challenges with innovation and leadership
The 黑料社 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year鈥檚 focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.
Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback鈥攂ut it won鈥檛 work for everything
Wind has been powering the economy for centuries. Long before giant aluminum windmills were fed into the electric grid, wind filled the sails of ships plying the open seas. French businessman Guillaume Le Grand wants to bring back wind-powered shipping, and his company is already shipping French goods to North America that way.
SGI鈥檚 Inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility
This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at 黑料社 Desautels for the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)鈥檚 inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility. Sponsored by Alstom, the event featured discussions on reducing fossil fuel dependence, with electric vehicles highlighted as a potential solution.
MIPC asks students to devise decumulation strategies for an inflationary environment
For its 7th edition, the 2023 黑料社 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), as part of 黑料社鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), gathered over 80 teams from 27 countries to address retirement challenges amidst inflation. Participants tackled the task of developing decumulation strategies for the fictional Maple Leaf Pension Plan, simulating real-world data.
黑料社 Desautels leads the way in 黑料社 Workplace Sustainability Certifications
This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the 黑料社 Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from 黑料社 Desautels.
黑料社 Desautels MBA ranked #22 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights
The 黑料社 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 22nd globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, jumping 16 spots and proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies
黑料社鈥檚 CIBC Office of Sustainable Finance proposes reforms to address climate change
Canada鈥檚 federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 billion to fight climate change鈥攂ut failed to spend anywhere near that. And corporations often commit to climate initiatives, but there鈥檚 no requirement they actually do so.
黑料社 Desautels staff lead sustainability charge
In a drive towards environmental responsibility, units within 黑料社's Desautels Faculty of Management have embraced sustainability through the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the 黑料社 Office of Sustainability.
Gildan makes a $150K donation toward 黑料社 Desautels鈥� sustainability initiatives
Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the 黑料社 Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative. The collaborative effort aims to create actionable strategies for businesses transitioning to sustainability. Over three years, Gildan will be generously contributing $150,000 to 黑料社's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability.
Inaugural 黑料社 Transformative Business Law Academy brings together student-fellows to consider pathways toward change
In business, short-term thinking often predominates. But the profit maximization often comes at the expense of long-term interests, such as limiting the effects of climate change or alleviating global inequality.
Delve: How the Era of Energy Transition Is Changing Business Leadership
The global transition to net-zero requires significant changes in the way businesses operate and grow. How can business leaders successfully manage this energy transition? What are its opportunities and risks for businesses? And what role do corporate boards and investors play in overseeing and encouraging the transition?
Delve: Why Accounting Holds the Key to Successful Sustainability Initiatives, with Brian Wenzel
What does accounting have to do with sustainability? Essentially, everything. Just as research and regulations around sustainability have expanded in recent years, so has sustainability accounting, focusing on activities of an organization that have a direct impact on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
