The President of Harvard University is facing growing pressure from students, alumni, and other climate change activists that are urging the university to divest its multi-billion dollar endowment from fossil fuel companies. The case summarizes the arguments for and against Harvard divesting, examining past examples of Harvard’s investment decisions and the financial implications of divestment.
Keywords: divestment; Higher Education; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Environmental Sustainability; Weather and Climate Change; Public Opinion; Education Industry;
Citation:
Toffel, Michael W., and Sarah Gulick. "Fossil Fuel Divestment." Harvard Business School Case 620-026, August 2019. (Revised September 2019.) View Details