/desautels/taxonomy/term/3687/all en /desautels/channels/event/perspectives-sustainable-economy-mitch-mcewen-mmf20-360768 <p><strong>Curious about how major firms and individuals alike are leading the charge towards a more sustainable economy? </strong></p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:03:25 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1528880 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/montreal-premiere-how-power-city-360999 <p>We are excited to host the Montreal premiere of <em>How to Power a City</em>, a documentary that showcases climate solutions and renewable energy projects that communities are implementing.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:54:43 +0000 admin 1559944 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/how-power-city-montreal-premiere-360772 <p>Join us for a memorable night of cinema and panel discussion with Director Melanie La Rosa (followed by a cocktail).</p> <p>Presented by McISCE, MSSI, Sustainable Growth Institute (SGI), TISED and TISPP</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:05:18 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1531192 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/wind-powered-shipping-could-make-comeback-it-wont-work-everything-360730 <p>Wind has been powering the economy for centuries. Long before giant aluminum windmills were fed into the electric grid, wind filled the sails of ships plying the open seas. French businessman Guillaume Le Grand wants to bring back wind-powered shipping, and his company is already shipping French goods to North America that way. However, the approach will work better for some products than others, according to Vice-Dean of Faculty<strong> <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray">Saibal Ray</a></strong>.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:26:24 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1524833 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/sgis-inaugural-sustainable-transportation-roundtable-future-urban-mobility-357532 <p>This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at McGill Desautels for the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)’s inaugural <strong>Sustainable Transportation Roundtable on the Future of Urban Mobility</strong>. Sponsored by Alstom, the event featured discussions on reducing fossil fuel dependence, with electric vehicles highlighted as a potential solution.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:03:28 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1192471 at /desautels /desautels/article/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/sgis-inaugural-sustainable-transportation-roundtable-future-urban-mobility <p>What are the key technical, economic, and societal challenges that arise when transitioning to sustainable and inclusive urban mobility?</p> Wed, 15 May 2024 13:30:00 +0000 McGill Desautels 1171464 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/2024-csfn-sgi-policy-symposium-networking-event-356810 <p>The 2024 CSFN-SGI Policy Symposium & Networking Event is organized by the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) at the Desautels Faculty of Management, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:39:19 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1111814 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/cireq-sgi-lecture-economics-environment-356782 <p><big>The CIREQ-SGI Lecture on Economics of the Environment is a new annual lecture introduced by <a href="https://cireqmontreal.com/en/" target="_blank">CIREQ </a>and the <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/sustainable-</body></html>"></a></big></p> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:49:16 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1110119 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/esg-spring-conference-sustainability-challenge-law-business-education-amplification-and-355932 <p>The ESG Spring Conference is hosted by the <a href="mailto:/desautels/initiatives-institutes/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/cibc-office-sustainable-finance" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CIBC Office of Sustainab</a></p> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:19:13 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1019091 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/inaugural-sustainable-transportation-round-table-356144 <p>In the 20th Century, the automobile became the predominant mode of transport in most cities in North America. This has had a wide range of negative environmental and social impacts.</p> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:25:51 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 1045223 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/final-round-presentations-inaugural-annual-grand-challenge-sustainability-powered-gildan-355112 <p>Launched by the Sustainable Growth Initiative at the Desautels Faculty of Management, the Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability Powered by Gildan aims to raise awareness about the social and environmental impact of waste in apparel supply chain</p> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:58:58 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 862733 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/aflaat-indulgence-355198 <p>A multi-media exhibition around the topic of textile waste, with drawings and textile installations created by Jan van Esch, an Amsterdam-based multi-media artist whose practice spans performance, drawing, curation, and social engagement.</p> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:57:09 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 878386 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/mipc-asks-students-devise-decumulation-strategies-inflationary-environment-354497 <p><big>For its 7th edition, the 2023 <strong>McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC),</strong> as part of McGill’s <strong>Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)</strong>, gathered over 80 teams from 27 countries to address retirement challenges amidst inflation. Participants tackled the task of developing decumulation strategies for the fictional Maple Leaf Pension Plan, simulating real-world data.</big></p> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:18:35 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 809333 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/mcgill-desautels-leads-way-mcgill-workplace-sustainability-certifications-353854 <p>This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the McGill Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from McGill Desautels. The Academic Affairs Office earned a Gold-level certification, while the Dean’s Office and Infrastructure Team earned Silver, and the EMBA McGill-HEC program, Human Resources Team, PhD in Management Office, and Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship were recognized with Bronze awards.</p> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:15:39 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 645782 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/inaugural-sme-round-table-presented-sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi-351380 <p>The<strong> <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi">Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)</a></strong> at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is delighted to introduce the inaugural SME Round Table: "SMEs and</p> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:55:25 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 346427 at /desautels