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Sustainability, capitalism can go hand in hand, CEO says
Cornell Chronicle - 11/2009
Just because a company seeks to make a profit doesn't mean it can't be sustainable, said a host of cutting-edge business leaders, including executives from General Electric (GE), Coca-Cola Enterprises, Starbucks and Xerox at the 2009 Net Impact Conference held at Cornell Nov. 13-14. Some 300 speakers at about 100 events discussed topics related to sustainable global enterprise, including energy, social entrepreneurship, international development and investing.

2009 Net Impact Conference will Convene Leaders to Advance Sustainable Global Enterprise
CSRwire - 11/2009
Net Impact, a global network of professionals and students using business to improve the world, will present its 2009 conference in Ithaca, NY, Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers. Hosted by and organized in partnership with the Johnson School at Cornell University, the conference will bring together leaders behind the sustainable global enterprise movement, including sustainability and corporate responsibility practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofit executives.

Wall Street Journal / MIT Sloan
Sloan Management Review - 11/2009
Around the world, four billion people live in poverty. And Western companies are struggling to turn them into customers. For the past decade, business visionaries have argued that these people, dubbed the Base of the Pyramid, make up an enormous, untapped market. Some of the world's biggest, savviest corporations have aimed to address their basic needs—by selling them everything from clean water to electricity.

The CSR Media Boom We Got What We Deserve
Chloregy - 11/2009
Having just spent a morning reading the latest issue of Time magazine (one of my favourite mags, when I get a chance to read it), it really got me thinking about how far the world has moved since I started out in my CSR/sustainability career nearly 20 years ago.

NSF to Invest in Material Development for Sustainable Living
R&D Magazine - 10/2009
A new grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support 30 graduate students working in the Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) on the development of materials to advance sustainable living. The students will work on projects ranging from the development of renewable alternatives to petroleum-based feedstocks used in consumer polymers, to the design of inexpensive, nanostructured materials for solar cells.

India can lead world in green technology, says US professor
Hindustan Times - New Delhi - Online - 10/2009
Developing countries like India must work towards building sustainable organisations that not just uses green technology but also employs people at the base of the income pyramid. That's what Professor Stuart Hart, the Samuel C. Johnson Chair in Sustainable Global Enterprise, Professor of Management, Cornell University, US, pointed out at a talk on Saturday.

Cornell University Receives Grant to Broaden Student Expertise in Sustainable Materials
Alloy Digest - 10/2009
The new program, called A Graduate Traineeship in Materials for a Sustainable Future, is supported by a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the NSF, recently awarded under the agency's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program. Six graduate students from various scientific fields have been awarded two-year IGERT fellowships for 2009-10, and support for another class of six fellows is expected in 2010-11. Coming from such departments as materials science, chemistry, physics and fiber science, the students will conduct sustainable materials-related research.

Kristin Boekhoff- Ecopreneur: From the Boardroom to Bangladesh
The Huffington Post - 10/2009
As I bound my breasts and put on men's clothes, I remember thinking how crazy I was. In two years, I went from being an executive in the "c-suite" of a large real estate finance company in New York to disguising myself as a Bangladeshi man so that I could go look for land in the rural areas of southern Bangladesh. So what made me give up a six figure job at the top of the corporate ladder, donate everything I owned to charity, and move to a developing country that few people can locate on a map? In a word: passion.

Building sustainable organisation is not insurmountable: Deveshwar
Newkerala.com - 10/2009
Proposing the idea of 'Green Leap Technology' Prof. Stuart Hart, Professor of Management, Cornell University, said that India could be one of the most important parts of the world where 'Green Leap Revolution' will take place. Addressing an interactive session on ''Strategies & Leadership for Creating Sustainable Organisations'', organised by the CII ITC Centre of Excellence for sustainable development here today, Prof Hart who proposed that the leap frog change will emerge from the developing countries, expressed that the dual challenge of pollution, depletion of resources and degradation along with population, poverty and inequity may lead to crisis.

Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers
Cornell Enterprise Online - 10/2009
The 2009 Net Impact Conference will bring together the players behind the sustainable global enterprise movement, including sustainability and corporate responsibility practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. What inspires them to challenge the status quo? What obstacles do they face? And what approaches have led them to success in changing the rules of the game?

At the Base of the Pyramid- When selling to poor consumers, companies need to begin by doing something basic: They need to create the market
Cornell Enterprise Online - 10/2009
Around the world, four billion people live in poverty. And Western companies are struggling to turn them into customers. For the past decade, business visionaries have argued that these people, dubbed the Base of the Pyramid, make up an enormous, untapped market. Some of the world's biggest, savviest corporations have aimed to address their basic needs—by selling them everything from clean water to electricity.

Collaborative energy research is vital for state economy, Paterson says at Cornell
Cornell Chronicle - 8/28/2009
Gov. David Paterson met with President David Skorton and a gathering of government, university and industry leaders to highlight his support for Cornell projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the federal stimulus package.

U.S. Used Less Energy in 2008 But More Renewable Energy
The ENERGY Weekly - 8/25/2009
Americans used more solar, nuclear, biomass and wind energy in 2008 than they did in 2007, according to the most recent energy flow charts released by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The nation used less coal and petroleum during the same time frame and only slightly increased its natural gas consumption. Geothermal energy use remained the same.

Cornell's solar house ready for test run at state fair
Cornell Chronicle - 8/25/2009
Cornell Solar Decathlon Team members work at the High Voltage Lab to complete construction on its 2009 house, to be shown this month at the New York State Fair.

Broadening Our Horizons - From The Dean
Cornell Enterprise Online - 8/18/2009
The Global Forum stands as evidence that we are continuing to do exciting things in spite of these difficult economic times.

Business Roundtable - Affordable + innovative = real solutions
Cornell Enterprise Online - 8/18/2009
Making sure people have affordable access to clean water is one of the worldwide challenges panelists addressed, including Kevin McGovern, chairman and CEO of McGovern Capital LLC, who shared stories of his company's clean drinking water projects. One Latin American project involves a consumer-designed home delivery system that provides efficient access to clean water at a much lower cost than traditional methods. McGovern Capital also concentrates on clean coal initiatives to combat respiratory and environmental issues in areas such as South America and China.

The Cornell Global Forum Experience
Cornell Enterprise Online - 8/18/2009
Hear from some of the 100 pioneers in sustainable enterprise who were there.

The Great Convergence: The Time For Change is Now
Cornell Enterprise Online - 8/18/2009
The Johnson School's Stuart L. Hart thinks a lot about the 4 billion poorest people in the world. He considers how to solve their biggest problems — lack of clean drinking water, persistent hunger, degradation of the natural environment on which they depend. Yet unlike many policy makers who share his interest in bettering the lives of those living at the base of the pyramid, Hart believes the solutions to the world's most pressing problems also offer sustainable, profit-making opportunities for business.

Clean Technology, Rapid Deployment, Better World
Cornell Enterprise Online - 8/18/2009
The Cornell Global Forum on Sustainable Enterprise brought together 100 of the world's leading practitioners of disruptive innovation in clean technology and base-of-the-pyramid enterprise development. Their objective: to accelerate the commercialization of clean technology innovations in the developing world, improving living conditions for the poor, creating new business opportunities, and optimistically acting to heal the planet.

Cornell's Johnson School Participates in Cross-Campus Social Change Initiative
Clear Admit - 7/29/2009

The 'Great Convergence' of Clean Tech and Development
Environmental Leader - 6/12/2009

Desenvolvendo um terceiro mundo mais verde
Brasil Online - BOL - Online - 6/8/2009

Why Private Companies Are More Innovative
Business Week - 6/8/2009
Do privately held companies have an edge when it comes to long-term innovation? At least some of them seem to. Recently, Al Gore-former Vice-President and Senator and now Nobel Prize-winning environmental evangelist-declared S.C. Johnson & Son one of the most sustainable companies in the world.

Developing a Greener Third World
New York Times - 6/7/2009
If the United States and every wealthy country in the world were to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to zero tomorrow and there were no change in the developing world, "the crisis would still overtake us," said Al Gore, the former vice president of the United States, at a forum in New York City last week.

Tata hopes to sell Nano in U.S.
Thomson Reuters - 6/4/2009

Electric car to hit roads in Sept: Ratan Tata
Economic Times Online Edition, The - 6/4/2009

Gore, Tata discuss bringing technology to world's poor
Cornell Chronicle - 6/4/2009

Al Gore: Oil "Junkie" America Needs Third World Help
Fast Company - 6/5/2009
The former Vice President, clean-shaven in a dark suit and black cowboy boots, pauses. "Junkies find veins in their toes, when the veins in their arms and legs collapse," he says to Charlie Rose.

'World's cheapest car' coming to US
CNN Money - 6/4/2009
India's Tata Motors hopes to offer the Nano, which costs $2,300, to Americans within two years.

Carbon Offsets: A Small Price to Pay for Efficiency
New York Times - 5/30/2009
In his Times column, Economics Professor Robert Frank refutes criticism of carbon offsets as a means of combatting global warming.
Are carbon offsets a good thing?

Is Cornell Starting a Design Institute?
BusinessWeek - 5/26/2009
Last month a panel discussed socially responsible business nnovation at Cornell's Johnson School of Management.

(CSRwire) Students from Presidio School of Management Win SustaInvest Competition at Cornell Univers
CSRwire - 4/21/2009
A team of MBA students from Presidio School of Management won the second annual SustaInvest investment portfolio competition at Cornell University on Friday, April 17.

Are Emerging Markets the Best Place to Incubate Clean Technologies?
Triple Pundit - 3/20/2009
"Disruptive innovations are best incubated outside of the mainstream market," proposes Cornell University's Stuart Hart in a recent online Q&A session hosted by Greenopolis , the environmentally-focused social networking site.

'Cornell changemakers' share their stories of international service at Ashoka event
Cornell Chronicle - 3/10/2009
Anke Wessels, executive director of Cornell's Center for Transformative Action, leads the Cornell Ashoka team. Mark Milstein, director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise at the Johnson School, is also participating.

So Right So Smart
So Right So Smart - 3/1/2009
Professor Stuart Hart was interviewed for the documentary So Right So Smart, a feature documentary that shows the success of businesses that have begun to take positive steps toward a sustainable future. The movie also includes a featurette about the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise.

Investing in Communities: Opportunities at the "Base of the Pyramid"
CSR Asia Weekly - 2/11/2009
Base of the Pyramid initiatives in Asia are cited, as is work by Professor Stuart Hart and PhD student Erik Simanis.

Johnson School reaches out to small businesses
Ithaca Journal - 2/1/2009
Mike Pezone (MBA '09) is quoted in an article about the launch of BR MicroCapital.

Johnson School students launch coaching and loan program for small local businesses
ChronicleOnline - 2/11/09
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise works with MBA students to launch BR MicroCapital, an initiative that links MBA students with local entrepreneurs to review business plans, offer guidance, and access microloans.

New Sustainable Course at Cornell Paves the Way to Future Careers in Hospitality
Converge Online - 12/4/2008
The new course taught by Professor Mark Milstein, Sustainable Global Enterprise Practicum in the Hospitality Industry, is featured.

Students Protest Ties To Co. With Alleged Labor Law Violations
Cornell Daily Sun, The - 12/4/2008
The Sustainable Global Enterprise Practicum in the Hospitality Industry is mentioned in an article about students protesting labor practices at the Hilton Long Beach, owned by HEI Hotels and Hospitality, a sponsor of the class.

Car czar more likely a banker than gearhead
Detroit News - Online - 12/10/2008
Glen Dowell, management and organizations faculty member, is quoted in an article about a possible "car czar," a federal appointee to oversee emergency aid to the auto industry.

Schools Come Together to Create Sustainability Course
Cornell Daily Sun, The - 11/24/2008
Taught by Professor Mark Milstein, the Johnson School and the School of Hotel Administration have teamed up to create a course for that gives undergraduates and graduates the chance to learn about sustainability and, in conjunction with HEI Hotels & Resorts, perform fieldwork and research in the real world.

Einaudi Center Funds Research on Food Crisis, WTO, Biofuels
USAgNet - 11/20/2008
Professor Mark Milstein receives a grant from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies to study building university capabilities for enterprise development in emerging economies.

Cornell Offers New Sustainability Course with Hospitality Focus
HotelExecutive.com - 11/17/2008
Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and the Johnson School have joined forces with HEI Hotels & Resorts to create a course taught by Professor Mark Milstein in which students will work with hospitality industry leaders to devise innovative and more cost-effective solutions to social and environmental issues.

Só a base da pirâmide salva
Revista Exame - 11/1/2008
Professor Stuart Hart is interviewed about the Base of the Pyramid and clean technology in this leading business publication.

Schools Come Together to Create Sustainability Course
by Cameron Breen
The Cornell Daily Sun - November 18, 2008
In an effort to increase the sustainability of the Cornell community and the world, the Johnson Graduate School of Management and the School of Hotel Administration have teamed up to create a course for all students, Sustainable Global Enterprise Practicum in the Hospitality Industry. This course gives both undergraduates and graduates the chance to learn about sustainability and, in conjunction with HEI Hotels & Resorts, perform fieldwork and research in the real world.

Soapbox: the Importance of Sustainability
by Stuart Hart
Financial Times - October 13 2008
In recent years, business schools have embraced the idea of "corporate social responsibility" and "sustainability". Centres, institutes, programmes and initiatives have sprung up, websites and brochures trumpet business schools' dedication to serving society, ethics, managing the environment and social entrepreneurship. A new breed of MBA student is focused on "doing well by doing good", demanding that more attention be given to the world's social and environmental challenges.
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DuPont and Community Local Women Partner for Better Nutrition
CNBC - August 2008
Unique business in Warangal, India

Cornell U: REAL Solutions a 'successful strategy'
CUNA - August 4, 2008
The REAL Solutions initiative illustrates the type of strategy credit unions could adopt to successfully engage the underserved financial market, according to research conducted by Cornell University and commissioned by the Filene Research Institute.

Newlyweds rethink carbon footprint, offer green party favors
Tuscon Citizen - August 6, 2008
Researcher Ryan Legg at Cornell's Johnson School Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, has explored how the private sector is addressing environmental concerns.

Launching a Business With a Cause
Newswatch Magazine - July 11, 2008
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise offers MBA students practical experience with sustainability-focused projects.

Industry, Academic Leaders Address Opportunities At Panel Led By Hotel School
Hospitality net - June 28, 2008
Professor Mark Milstein participated in a panel discussion with the Hotel School on how hospitality leaders could develop sustainable business practices.

Global Survey Finds Most Companies Lack Sustainability Strategy
CNBC.com - June 11, 2008
Professor Stuart Hart is quoted in a report on the results of a global survey of corporations on sustainability.

Creating business opportunities with the world's poor
Cornell Chronicle.com - June 26, 2008
The Base of the Pyramid Protocol is featured, along with work by Erik Simanis and others on the DuPont Solae project in Hyderabad, India.

Aspen Institute Releases Green MBA Guide
CSRwire - June 23, 2008
Professor Stuart Hart endorses The Aspen Institute MBA Guide, a new book to help prospective students compare and contrast MBA programs that deal with social and environmental issues.

Virtue's reward? Companies make the business case for ethical initiatives
FT.com - April 27, 2008
Professor Stuart Hart's book Capitalism at the Crossroads is mentioned in this article examining business' move to embrace sustainability.

Business Schools Teach Environmental Studies
US News and World Report - March 27, 2008
Professor Mark Milstein comments on the performance learning approach of the SGE Immersion program in this look at hands-on MBA training.

In India, How Do Rooftop Gardens Grow?
Wall Street Journal - Online - March 5, 2008
The work of Erik Simanis, co-director of the Base of the Pyramid Protocol, is mentioned in an article about the Solae Protocol project aimed at improving nutrition in urban and rural India.

Milstein gets $100K to study U.S. military economic development
Cornell Chronicle - February 26, 2008
Professor Mark Milstein receives $100,000 grant to study U.S. military's impact on enterprise development in conflict areas.

Lessons in helping the world develop
Financial Times Online - February 25, 2008
Professor Mark Milstein and alumni Melissa McEwen (MBA '07) are profiled and discuss the Johnson School's integrated approach to development and enterprise.

A Touch of Green
The Irish Times Online - January 16, 2008
Professor Stuart Hart comments on how smaller countries and companies can make a large difference in utilizing "disruptive innovation" to create clean technology.

Spotlight on Stuart L. Hart
Management Decision - January 6, 2008
Professor Stuart Hart talks about how multinational companies can simultaneously profit and help combat poverty in developing countries.

Expanding Possibilities at the Base of the Pyramid
MIT Press Journal, special edition for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum - December 2007
PhD student Erik Simanis and Professor Stuart Hart comment on the viability of the KickStart's MoneyMaker Pump.

Plus: On the Radar
BusinessWeek - December 14, 2007
Sustainability is on BusinessWeek's list of trends that entrepreneurs should watch, and Professor Mark Milstein suggests that one area of growing interest is new technologies to reduce carbon emissions.

Public solutions or private enterprise?
Marketplace - Nov. 13, 2007
Professor Stu Hart debates whether solutions for renewable energy will come from the corporations and entrepreneurs or the government.

Responsibility Pays
Forbes.com - Nov. 13, 2007
Professor Mark Milstein is quoted in this article on corporate social responsibility, reflecting on the importance of CSR as a business opportunity.

Sustainability Hubbub
Cornell Daily Sun - Oct. 30, 2007
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise is included in an article on Cornell's educational efforts towards sustainability.

Beyond Grey Pinstripes
Aspen Institute - Oct. 10, 2007
The Johnson School ranked seventh in the Aspen Institutes ranking of how business schools are integrating issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research. Read the write-up on the Johnson School.

Stanford Tops Sustainability Rankings
BusinessWeek - Oct. 10, 2007
The Center for Global Sustainable Enterprise is mentioned in this wrap-up of sustainability initiatives at business schools and the Beyond Pinstripes survey by the Aspen Institute, in which the Johnson School ranked seventh.

Finding profit in servicing the poor
The Times of India - Oct. 19, 2007
Professor Stuart Hart discusses company initiatives to create value for and serving the four billion people comprising the world's poor.
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Finding profit in servicing the poor
Communications Solutions Magazine - Oct. 19, 2007.

Cornell to the Core
BusinessWeek - December 16, 2007
Bailey Stoler (MBA '09) recounts her first semester at Johnson School.

The 2007 Student Guide to Graduate Business Programs
NetImpact.org - Sept. 2007
The Johnson School was ranked first in Net Impact's Business as Unusual survey in two categories: "Found a job that utilizes their values and business skills" and "Helpfulness of fellow students in finding jobs." Furthermore, the school was ranked in the top 10 in a total of 15 out of 20 categories.

People, Profit, and Planet
The Chronicle of Higher Education - Sept. 6, 2007
Johnson School Professor Stuart L. Hart is quoted in an article about programs in sustainable development being offered at major business schools.