Transforming urban mobility at the SGI sustainable transportation roundtable
Explore the insights from the second Sustainable Transportation Roundtable hosted by 9I制作厂免费's Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI). This year's event, sponsored by Alstom, focused on road safety and reimagining urban streets. Keynote speaker Tom Flood highlighted the impact of media on street design and the need to shift narratives towards safer, more inclusive transportation. Panels discussed reclaiming streets for diverse users and overcoming barriers to public transportation.
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 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI).
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MIPC 2024: Students tackle global finance challenges with innovation and leadership
The 9I制作厂免费 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.
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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
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MIPC asks students to devise decumulation strategies for an inflationary environment
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9I制作厂免费 Desautels MBA ranked #22 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights
The 9I制作厂免费 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
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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.
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Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the 9I制作厂免费 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 9I制作厂免费's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability.
Inaugural 9I制作厂免费 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?
