September 6, 2017 Jeffrey Mount Three exceptional hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and Maria— caused staggering damages from floods, winds, and storm surge in recent weeks. It’s likely they will make the record books as the most costly natural disasters in US history. Although California doesn’t get hurricanes, it does get large storms (called…Read More
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The Challenges of Disaster Insurance
September 6, 2017 Carolyn Kousky Director of Policy Research and Engagement at Wharton Risk Center As Texas begins the long process of recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and Florida braces for a possible hit from Hurricane Irma, too few victims will have the financial support of insurance payouts. Insurance should be a…Read More
Flooding and the Economics of Risk Reduction
August 31, 2017 Carolyn Kousky Director of Policy Research and Engagement at Wharton Risk Center As the long process of recovery begins for a devastated Texas, it is time to start thinking about how rebuilding can increase the resilience of the flooded households and communities. Incorporating risk reduction measures into…Read More
Alumni Perspective: How Universities Can Create Positive Social Change
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Alumni Perspective: How Universities Can Create Positive Social Change This past June, Turner Social Impact Society member Will Slotznick, C'17, traveled to Cartagena, Columbia to represent Penn’s Digital Seeds Program at the Action Research Network of the Americas (ARNA). The convention brought…Read More
Student Perspective: How a VC Internship Changed my Mind About Impact
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: How a VC Internship Changed my Mind About Impact Natasha Doherty, WG'18, was intrigued by the scarcity of social impact in the venture capital world. In this student perspective, she shares how an internship in Silicon Valley helped her see…Read More
20 Wharton Alumni to Receive Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News 20 Wharton Alumni to Receive Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund Wharton Social Impact Initiative is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service. These recent Wharton alumni--now recognized as Bendheim Fellows-- were selected from…Read More
Student Perspective: Balancing Profits and Purpose at Kate Spade & Company
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: Balancing Profits and Purpose at Kate Spade & Company One of the highlights of my Wharton experience was leading a team of five Wharton students to work with Kate Spade & Company on the On Purpose initiative, which focuses on women’s economic…Read More
Student Perspective: What Makes a Social Impact Happy Hour?
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: What Makes a Social Impact Happy Hour? As a second-year Social Impact Fellow at WSII supporting internal strategy & operations, I’ve spent quite a bit of my first year or so trying to make social impact a more cohesive and…Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Winner Of The Wharton Social Venture Fund Competition Leverages Crowdfunding
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News PRESS RELEASE: Winner Of The Wharton Social Venture Fund Competition Leverages Crowdfunding PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Wharton Social Impact Initiative announced this week that Revolution Credit, a company sourced by the Wharton Social Venture Fellows, has been listed on the global crowdfunding…Read More
Student Perspectives: Wharton MBA’s Help Launch Social Enterprise Venture in Rwanda
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspectives: Wharton MBA’s Help Launch Social Enterprise Venture in Rwanda Wharton MBA candidates Ileana Cheszes, Emily Clayton, Jon Jones, Erin Roddy, and Di Xu spent two weeks in Rwanda, attending an immersive course taught by Professor Katherine Klein. Here they share…Read More