Columbia Business School’s Climate Knowledge Initiative provides business leaders with the curated, actionable knowledge needed to pick investable and scalable green technologies, while unapologetically flagging areas where business and public interests diverge.
As the world rushes toward a net-zero future, the experiences of Wendy De Wolf '18, co-founder of East Light Partners, underscore the opportunities and obstacles in the race to make solar power a dominant force in global energy production.
Cement is a critical component of modern infrastructure, but its production is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. Collaboration and policy shifts can accelerate the path to a cleaner future.
During a discussion at Columbia Business School, the newly reappointed EU climate commissioner stressed the need for better alignment between Europe and the U.S., the challenges of global competition, and the role of carbon pricing in reducing emissions.
It’s clear that Kamala Harris takes the climate crisis much more seriously than Donald Trump. But even Trump cannot derail the ongoing global shift toward a low-carbon, high-efficiency economy, which continues to gain momentum, according to Professor Gernot Wagner.
Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to Professor Gernot Wagner’s talk from Reunion 2024, where he discusses the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the significant business opportunities emerging from the clean-energy race.
Cement is a critical component of modern infrastructure, but its production is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. Collaboration and policy shifts can accelerate the path to a cleaner future.
As the world rushes toward a net-zero future, the experiences of Wendy De Wolf '18, co-founder of East Light Partners, underscore the opportunities and obstacles in the race to make solar power a dominant force in global energy production.
During a discussion at Columbia Business School, the newly reappointed EU climate commissioner stressed the need for better alignment between Europe and the U.S., the challenges of global competition, and the role of carbon pricing in reducing emissions.
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to GM CEO Mary Barra’s keynote appearance at the Tamer Institute’s 2024 Climate Business & Investment Conference, where she shared the automaker’s bold strategy to lead the electric vehicle revolution.
Economists have long insisted that the only way to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases rapidly and at scale is to put a price on them. But while that is true, the key to a successful, politically sustainable climate policy is to ensure that the benefits precede the costs.