Student-led clubs and activities give students the opportunity to become better informed about and engaged in issues and possible career paths. A number of clubs focus on the link between business and environment or incorporate environmental content into their offerings, which include symposia, speaker series, career panels and treks, skill development workshops, and networking events.

Getting Started

There are many ways to connect with a network of students, faculty, and alumni who are deeply engaged in environmental issues:

• Business & Environment Initiative Kick-Off: Meet the BEI leadership, network with like-minded students, and learn more about how you can get involved. You can view slides from the Fall 2020 Kickoff here.
• Student Club Fair: An opportunity to connect with environment-related clubs.
• Energy & Environment Club Initiatives: An overview of the Energy & Environment Club events.
• Career Programming: Events such as Careers in Sustainability, Trends in Sustainability, Career Conversations: Cleantech/Greentech, Careers in Energy & Cleantech and alumni panels provide an overview of emerging trends and career paths. Watch video highlights of a recent event here.

Energy & Environment Club

The club aims to develop the next generation of leaders in the energy and environment (E&E) sectors by providing a forum for education on E&E related issues and by serving as a facilitator for communication between the HBS community and the E&E sectors. The club hosts an annual conference, career treks, alumni/student networking sessions, and social events with the goal of developing a strong E&E community.

Food, Agriculture & Water Club

The Food, Agriculture & Water Club supports HBS MBAs on their journey to become food system leaders. It creates a community for future food leaders to engage in addressing current challenges and shaping the food system of the future.

Social Enterprise Club

The Social Enterprise Club inspires and supports students to create social value through personal and professional pursuits in nonprofit, public, and for-profit organizations. It forms a community of like-minded students who are committed to using business solutions to solve the world’s most pressing challenges, including environmental problems.

Sustainability Club

The Sustainability Club prepares MBA candidates to become better stewards of the natural and built environment. It provides a focused community for students and partners to explore the complexities of global sustainability challenges, gain exposure to emerging business solutions, and pursue professional opportunities.

Student Sustainability Associate Program

The Student Sustainability Associate (SSA) Program is a peer-to-peer educational program that employs ten HBS students who promote sustainable living on campus (one SSA in each class Section). The program is managed and supported by HBS Operations. Students provide advice to BEI on all aspects of the MBA experience including curriculum, career supports, and alumni engagement opportunities.