Stanford Graduate School of Business Ramps Up Sustainability Efforts with New Programs, Research, and Courses
Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is expanding its commitment to sustainability, aiming to equip future business leaders with the knowledge and tools to address one of the world’s most pressing challenges.
New Initiatives Drive Climate Action:
- Stanford Ecopreneurship Program: Established through the Benioff Ecopreneur Fund, this program empowers students to build public, private, and non-profit organizations that can scale up climate and sustainability solutions.
- Stanford Initiative on Business and Environmental Sustainability (SIBES): This joint initiative with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability fosters collaboration and research across the university, accelerating solutions to environmental challenges.
- Executive Education Programs: Sustainability Strategies equips professionals with the skills to achieve sustainability goals within their organizations.
Curriculum Enhancements Foster Sustainability Knowledge:
- New Courses: Climate Tech for Rapid Decarbonization, Climate Change, Economics, Technology, Public Policy for Climate Innovation, and Energy Markets and Policy provide students with in-depth understanding of various sustainability aspects.
- Growing Popularity: The E-IPER Joint Master of Science in Environment and Resources, one of GSB’s most popular joint degrees, reflects student interest in sustainability.
Student Engagement Opportunities:
- Stanford Climate Ventures, Center for Entrepreneurial Studies’ Startup Garage, Center for Social Innovation’s Stanford Impact Founder Fellowship, and GSB Climate, Business & Innovation Summit: These initiatives provide students with hands-on experience and leadership opportunities in the sustainability space.
Research Support for Impactful Solutions:
- New Research Fund: Supports faculty research at the intersection of business, government, and society, with a focus on sustainability.
- Faculty Expertise: Renowned faculty like Erica Plambeck, Stefan Reichelstein, and Bård Harstad are leading research on sustainable supply chains, renewable energy, and environmental economics.
“Business has a critical role to play in the transition to a low-carbon economy,” said Jonathan Levin, Dean of Stanford GSB. “Stanford GSB is uniquely positioned to catalyze research, education, and action in this critical area.”
This expansion demonstrates Stanford GSB’s commitment to preparing future business leaders to address the challenges of climate change and build a more sustainable future.
#
