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Student Activities

From environmental speakers to coursework to events such as Green Week, activities both inside and outside the classroom allow students to develop interests, explore careers, and form networks.

Alumni Leadership

John Doerr (MBA '76) worries about the climate crisis yet sees huge potential for green technologies. Potential so huge, in fact, he and his partners have funded more than $200 million in innovations, with more to come.

Aileen Lee's (MBA '97) career has taken her from president of her section at HBS to partner at KPCB, where she works with a team of venture capitalists investing in energy and environmental technologies.

Carter Roberts (MBA '88), president of World Wildlife Fund, the world's largest network of conservation organization said, "The smartest, most strategic companies are calculating climate change and resource risks into their operations."

Andrew Murphy (MBA '07), who joined the World Wildlife Fund as an HBS Leadership Fellow, observes that large-scale conservation work requires an understanding of markets and economic drivers that impact ecosystems.

Faculty & Research

Faculty research and teaching are critical parts of how we train leaders to seek market-based solutions to address the risks and opportunities associated with environmental issues.

From Our Faculty

The Energy Politics of Russia vs. Ukraine

Economics of the Ethanol Business

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Mapping Polluters, Encouraging Protectors

The Economics of Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Measuring the Value of Environmental Activists

Cape Wind: Offshore Wind Energy in the USA

Corporate Disclosure of Climate Change Strategies

Harvard Business Publishing

Leading Green blog

Blog addresses green issues in business leadership, innovation, strategy, marketing and other areas.

The Campus

We are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions 30% from 2006 levels by 2016, as part of an effort to increase environmental stewardship at HBS while realizing cost savings through efficiency and waste reduction.

News

Earth Hour At HBS

On March 28, 2009 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm all of Harvard University took part in Earth Hour, an event sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. This global event is intended to promote individual actions to reduce climate change. Harvard Business School participated along with many other institutions in Boston by shutting off the lights illuminating it's iconic Baker Library|Bloomberg Center and all of its campus non-essential lighting for one hour. Some of the other iconic buildings and structures in Boston that went dark for one hour included; the Zakim Bridge, the Marriott Custom House, the Citgo Sign, the Prudential Center and the Hancock Building.

Celebrating Earth Day - April 22

On April 22, 2009, faculty, staff and students throughout HBS came together to honor Earth Day. A small working group made up of students, staff and the Office for Sustainability put together a number of activities to recognize the day.

1st Annual Green Business Awards

The Boston Business Journal recognizes HBS for the Gallatin Hall project.

Other Harvard Resources

Harvard Office for Sustainability
formerly Harvard Green Campus Initiative, implements greenhouse gas reduction goals across the Harvard campuses and improves sustainability through efficiency, procurement, waste reduction, and behavior change.
Harvard Center for the Environment
fosters research and education and brings together faculty, students, researchers, and practitioners across the university.