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My earliest assignments in Schlumberger were in the Gulf of Mexico on ships that were equipped to look for oil and gas ~40,000 feet below the surface of the water. Being the youngest engineer and one of the three women in a crew of 50 men reminded me of why my father had no female colleagues. This realization only increased my determination to do well. [...]
I spent a good chunk of my career working to improve public policy, so obviously I believe in that route as a pathway to change. But change can happen even more quickly when businesses make it economically attractive to do the “right” thing. [...]
Unless we make significant changes there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. That and so many indicators are alarming, and as leaders who make a difference, the private sector can have huge influence over the future of our planet. We are changing the conversation by showing a path forward which delivers both great financial and environmental returns. [...]
Luciana Baigun, MBA 2014, started Bird with the intention to reduce carbon emissions. At the electric scooter company, Baigun is using her management skills for the service of others and the planet. [...]
Established in 2010, the HBS Business & Environment Initiative (BEI) works to deepen understanding of the environmental challenges facing business leaders and inspire new ideas and practical, effective solutions. BEI has established a network of 5,000 alumni whose careers include managing business & environment opportunities and risks. BEI helps to connect current MBAs with these alumni for learning and careers. We recently spoke with one such alum about her career journey. [...]
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The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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