�山ǿ�� News - Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

Wind-powered shipping could make a comeback—but it won’t work for everything

webfull — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:26:25 +0000

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. However, the approach will work better for some products than others, according to Vice-Dean of Faculty Saibal Ray.

Published: 28 October 2024

SGI’s Inaugural Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility

webfull — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:03:29 +0000

This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at �山ǿ�� Desautels for the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)’s 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.

Published: 3 June 2024

MIPC asks students to devise decumulation strategies for an inflationary environment

webfull — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:18:36 +0000

For its 7th edition, the 2023 �山ǿ�� International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), as part of �山ǿ��’s 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.

Published: 19 January 2024

�山ǿ�� Desautels leads the way in �山ǿ�� Workplace Sustainability Certifications

webfull — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:15:39 +0000

This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the �山ǿ�� Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from �山ǿ�� Desautels. The Academic Affairs Office earned a Gold-level certification, while the Dean’s Office and Infrastructure Team earned Silver, and the EMBA �山ǿ��-HEC program, Human Resources Team, PhD in Management Office, and Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship were recognized with Bronze awards.

Published: 21 December 2023

�山ǿ��’s CIBC Office of Sustainable Finance proposes reforms to address climate change

webfull — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:32:11 +0000

Canada’s federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 billion to fight climate change—but failed to spend anywhere near that. And corporations often commit to climate initiatives, but there’s no requirement they actually do so.

Published: 6 September 2023

�山ǿ�� Desautels staff lead sustainability charge

webfull — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:07:30 +0000

In a drive towards environmental responsibility, units within �山ǿ��'s Desautels Faculty of Management have embraced sustainability through the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the �山ǿ�� Office of Sustainability. This initiative, aligned with the Faculty's strategic plan toward sustainability in teaching, research and operations, has seen remarkable success across the university and recognizes five units at the Faculty of Management with certifications, with others steadily progressing.

Published: 23 August 2023

Gildan makes a $150K donation toward �山ǿ�� Desautels’ sustainability initiatives

webfull — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:46:12 +0000

Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the �山ǿ�� Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University’s 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 �山ǿ��'s Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability. The event, launching this August, encourages Canadian students to address apparel industry sustainability issues.

Published: 10 August 2023

Delve: How the Era of Energy Transition Is Changing Business Leadership

webfull — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:18:16 +0000

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?

Published: 8 June 2023

Delve: Why Accounting Holds the Key to Successful Sustainability Initiatives, with Brian Wenzel

webfull — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:06:34 +0000

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.

Published: 5 June 2023

Delve: AI-griculture, A High-Tech Approach to Decarbonizing Agricultural Food Supply Chains

webfull — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:22:00 +0000

One of the largest contributors to climate change worldwide, the agricultural food supply chain crosses international borders and reaches across industries and sectors. Reducing its environmental impact requires complex, high-tech solutions like artificial intelligence—and the people to implement them at the right time, in the right places.

Published: 20 April 2023