Fall 2015
2015 Better World MBA Issue
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Leadership
A changing of the guard at Corporate Knights
Same fight, new editor, and four reasons to hope.
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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.
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North American business schools lead on sustainability teaching
Schulich, Desautels and Copenhagen MBA programs score top marks on CK’s Better World MBA Ranking.
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2015 Better World MBA results
Results for the 2015 Better World MBA ranking.
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Editor’s pick
A list of five notable MBA faculty research papers, along with several interesting centres & institutes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Built Environment
Hotels, Airbnb battle for green cred
Whether for leisure or business, more travelers are seeking accommodations that mesh with sustainable values.
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Climate Crisis
Alberta has been presented with a unique opportunity for reinvention
It's time to take action.
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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.
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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.
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Health & Lifestyle
Public policy gets meditative
More politicians are turning to meditation and other Buddhism-inspired techniques embraced in the business world.
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Climate Crisis
When the carbon bubble bursts
Author Jeff Rubin says Canada’s future in a post-oil world is in water and agriculture.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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