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Fall 2015

2015 Better World MBA Issue

Featuring 2015 Better World MBA Ranking

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	Leadership A changing of the guard at Corporate Knights Same fight, new editor, and four reasons to hope. By Tyler Hamilton

	Leadership Canada is getting smarter about its (natural) assets Progress made on the natural capital file, but action needed to institute mandatory corporate carbon disclosure. By Toby A.A. Heaps

	2015 Better World MBA Ranking North American business schools lead on sustainability teaching Schulich, Desautels and Copenhagen MBA programs score top marks on CK’s Better World MBA Ranking. By CK Staff

	2015 Better World MBA Ranking 2015 Better World MBA results Results for the 2015 Better World MBA ranking.

	2015 Better World MBA Ranking Editor’s pick A list of five notable MBA faculty research papers, along with several interesting centres & institutes. By CK Staff

	Social Enterprise Meddling billionaires Their intentions are good, but when the super rich decide to back a cause, ego can sometimes undermine the hard work of NGOs. By Naomi Buck

	Built Environment Big green projects to help the climate CK ranks the 10 biggest infrastructure projects in Canada that will help lower the country’s GHG emissions. By CK Staff

	Climate Crisis U.S. EPA starts long-overdue crackdown on fugitive methane emissions Efforts to be directed at the country's oil and gas sector. By CK Staff

	Energy B.C. lowballing fugitive methane emissions from natural gas industry Andy Skuce analyzed the province's data and found the numbers too hard to believe.

	Built Environment Hotels, Airbnb battle for green cred Whether for leisure or business, more travelers are seeking accommodations that mesh with sustainable values. By Tyler Hamilton

	Climate Crisis Alberta has been presented with a unique opportunity for reinvention It's time to take action. By Toby A.A. Heaps

	Climate Crisis Carbon diary of a reluctant traveler You can drive an EV, use solar and insulate your home, but air travel will put your carbon footprint on steroids. By Dan Rutherford

	Education The 2015 greenest (middle or high) school in Canada The winners exemplify how sustainability can be integrally woven into the infrastructure, culture and curriculum of a school. By CK Staff

	Health & Lifestyle Public policy gets meditative More politicians are turning to meditation and other Buddhism-inspired techniques embraced in the business world. By Ann Monroe

	Climate Crisis When the carbon bubble bursts Author Jeff Rubin says Canada’s future in a post-oil world is in water and agriculture. By Lloyd Alter

	Clean Tech Canadian cleantech conundrum Canada’s cleantech exports are growing even as its share of the global market shrinks. It’s time to close the gap. By Céline Bak

	Climate Crisis Sea level rise could be faster, worse than expected: studies More evidence is emerging indicating that climate change may raise sea levels faster and higher than originally thought. By CK Staff

	Waste Turning city dogs into power providers, one poop at a time New York City is considering a plan to turn dog waste into energy. By Tyler Hamilton

	Workplace Corporate responsibility efforts boost more than just reputation A new study finds that well-designed CSR programs lift sales, increase shareholder value and improve employee productivity. By CK Staff

	Natural Capital Trees make city dwellers a whole lot happier: study Natural environments may have direct and positive impacts on well-being, starting with its tree canopy. By CK Staff

	Health & Lifestyle App watch: Carrot Rewards A new mobile app called Carrot Rewards uses the lure of points to encourage Canadians to participate in healthier lifestyles. By Tyler Hamilton

	2015 Better World MBA Ranking 2015 Better World MBA Ranking Methodology