Climate Week NYC 2024
Promoting Climate Impact
Monday, September 23 to Friday, September 27
The Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change is looking forward to hosting a week of programming for the Business School community during Climate Week NYC 2024. We're partnering with peer clubs at CBS and schools across campus to promote climate impact across various industries.
For Columbia Business School students, bring your reusable mug and join us for free coffee and fruit in Smith Dining on Tuesday, September 24 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM!
Local Food Founder Journeys: Building a More Sustainable and Equitable Food System
Monday, September 23
6–7 PM | Geffen 620
Dinner included with RSVP, while supplies last.
This event is co-presented by the Green Business Club (GBC).
As sustainable food labels have proliferated, everyday consumers have faced challenges in making informed choices about the environmental impact of their products. This session brings together NYC-based leaders who have built businesses across varying stages of the food supply chain to discuss their framework for building a more sustainable and equitable food system. These insights will help clarify how new food founders should plan for, measure, and communicate the positive environmental benefits of their products.
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Circularity Meets Decarbonization in Heavy Industry
Tuesday, September 24
12:30–2:00 PM | Cooperman Commons
Lunch included with RSVP, while supplies last.
This event is co-presented by the Green Business Club (GBC).
The energy transition relies on the rapid deployment of clean energy infrastructure and availability of critical minerals, with the policy landscape in the US and abroad increasingly focused on supply security. In parallel, the chemicals industry is pivotal in mitigating product-level emissions by closing the loop on plastics packaging. This panel will explore the dual opportunities in the adoption of circular business models, as well as delve into challenges faced by two major global heavy industry companies in conversation with one of the leading nonprofits focused on the circular economy.
General Admission is SOLD OUT
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EU’s Climate Transition in a Geopolitical Landscape: A Conversation With EU Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra
Tuesday, September 24
6–8 PM | Geffen 390
Refreshments included with RSVP, while supplies last.
This event is co-sponsored by Columbia Climate School and the Green Business Club (GBC).
Join us for remarks and Q&A with Wopke Hoekstra, as he dives into the challenges the European Union is facing today, with a focus on climate action, economy, and geopolitics. He will outline pressing issues for the future of the EU and propose solutions.
This event is sold out and registration is closed.
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XPrize Carbon Removal
Wednesday, September 25
12:30–2:00 PM | Geffen 620
Lunch included with RSVP, while supplies last.
Hear about the 20 finalist teams bringing cutting-edge carbon removal solutions with senior technical lead Michael Leitch.
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Creating a Fossil Free Future: A Fireside Chat With Sumant Sinha, '92SIPA, Chairman and CEO of ReNew
Thursday, September 26
12:30–2:00 PM | Kravis 840
Lunch included with RSVP, while supplies last.
This event is co-sponsored by the Green Business Club (GBC) and the South Asia Business Association (SABA).
Join us for an illuminating fireside chat with Sumant Sinha, '92SIPA, chairman and CEO of ReNew, one of the world’s leading renewable energy firms. Under Sinha’s visionary leadership, ReNew has transformed from a startup into a powerhouse of clean energy, operating across ten states in India with over 150 utility-scale projects. With a commitment to not only addressing climate change but also enhancing economic opportunities, ReNew exemplifies how renewable energy can drive both sustainability and growth.
This event is sold out and registration is closed.
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Open Climate Curriculum Roundtable: Leveraging AI to Enhance Climate Education
Friday, September 27
12-2 PM ET | Henry Kravis Hall, Room 1080
Lunch included with RSVP
Join us for a lunchtime conversation on climate education and AI during Climate Week NYC!
As the world grapples with the urgency of climate change, business schools play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of leaders. Simultaneously, artificial intelligence is rapidly progressing and unlocking possibilities for how we work, teach, and learn more efficiently. We invite you to participate in an engaging roundtable discussion on climate change, business education, and the role of AI.
Please email Lauren Westley at [email protected] if you are a faculty or staff member working in higher education and interested in attending.
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