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Wharton Women in ESG
This March, the ESG Initiative celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Meet the women trailblazing the future of ESG, engage with our leading gender lens investing research, learn about the projects we support by and for women, and more. Read More
Wharton ESG Initiative Fall 2023 Course Spotlight
The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiative at the Wharton School is excited to highlight ten of the many ESG related courses to be offered in the fall semester at the University of Pennsylvania. As demand for ESG related courses continues to grow at the MBA and undergraduate levels, we are expanding our broad and ...Read More
Transformative change starts with responsible research
(Outlet: Times Higher Education) We have a duty to teach the next generation of business leaders about inclusivity, sustainability and corporate responsibility, say Erika H. James and Ilian Mihov. Read More
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ESG Archives – Knowledge at Wharton
- The Missing Link Between ESG and Corporate InnovationExperts from Wharton and Penn Engineering outline a framework for transforming ESG from a corporate obligation to an innovation engine for growth that can benefit all stakeholders.…Read More
- Transformative Change Starts With Responsible ResearchResponsible research can help businesses and leaders gain a sustainable edge in today’s volatile markets, write Wharton Dean Erika James and INSEAD Dean Ilian Mihov.…Read More
- How India’s CSR Experience Can Shape ESG StrategiesNew research co-authored by Wharton’s Aline Gatignon offers unprecedented insights into how a variety of firms choose to spend Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds across different dimensions.…Read More
- Tracking the Financial Stakes in Curbing EmissionsNew research co-authored by Wharton’s Arthur van Benthem breaks down how climate risk guides investors in energy companies.…Read More
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