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MIPC asks students to devise decumulation strategies for an inflationary environment

For its 7th edition, the 2023 平特五不中 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), as part of 平特五不中鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), 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.

Published: 19 Jan 2024

平特五不中 Desautels leads the way in 平特五不中 Workplace Sustainability Certifications

This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from 平特五不中 Desautels.

Published: 21 Dec 2023

平特五不中 Desautels MBA ranked #22 globally most sustainable by Corporate Knights

The 平特五不中 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 22nd globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, jumping 16 spots and proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies

Published: 9 Nov 2023

平特五不中鈥檚 CIBC Office of Sustainable Finance proposes reforms to address climate change

Canada鈥檚 federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 billion to fight climate change鈥攂ut failed to spend anywhere near that. And corporations often commit to climate initiatives, but there鈥檚 no requirement they actually do so.

Published: 6 Sep 2023

平特五不中 Desautels staff lead sustainability charge

In a drive towards environmental responsibility, units within 平特五不中's Desautels Faculty of Management have embraced sustainability through the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the 平特五不中 Office of Sustainability.

Published: 23 Aug 2023

Gildan makes a $150K donation toward 平特五不中 Desautels鈥 sustainability initiatives

Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the 平特五不中 Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative. The collaborative effort aims to create actionable strategies for businesses transitioning to sustainability. Over three years, Gildan will be generously contributing $150,000 to 平特五不中's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability.

Published: 10 Aug 2023

Inaugural 平特五不中 Transformative Business Law Academy brings together student-fellows to consider pathways toward change

In business, short-term thinking often predominates. But the profit maximization often comes at the expense of long-term interests, such as limiting the effects of climate change or alleviating global inequality.

Published: 4 Jul 2023

Delve: How the Era of Energy Transition Is Changing Business Leadership

The global transition to net-zero requires significant changes in the way businesses operate and grow. How can business leaders successfully manage this energy transition? What are its opportunities and risks for businesses? And what role do corporate boards and investors play in overseeing and encouraging the transition?

Published: 8 Jun 2023

Delve: Why Accounting Holds the Key to Successful Sustainability Initiatives, with Brian Wenzel

What does accounting have to do with sustainability? Essentially, everything. Just as research and regulations around sustainability have expanded in recent years, so has sustainability accounting, focusing on activities of an organization that have a direct impact on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.

Published: 5 Jun 2023

平特五不中 Desautels offices lead the way in Sustainable Workplace Certification

Three more teams at the 平特五不中 Desautels Faculty of Management have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to sustainable workplace practices. The IT Customer Service department and the Bachelor of Commerce program have both earned Bronze Certifications, while the 平特五不中 Executive Institute earned a Silver Certification.

Published: 5 Jun 2023

Armstrong building has LEED Silver certification, leading future building projects to a higher standard

In 2017, the Donald E. Armstrong Building on McTavish Street, former home of the 平特五不中 bookstore, underwent extensive renovations, and it鈥檚 now the home of Desautels鈥 masters鈥 programs. Throughout the Armstrong building鈥檚 transformation, efforts were made to reduce environmental impact. Its energy efficiency was improved by 37% and water efficiency by 40%. 平特五不中鈥檚 plans for the future are even more ambitious.

Published: 2 May 2023

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF鈥20)

Learn how the 平特五不中 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF鈥20). Now Senior Manager,聽Enterprise聽Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern.

Published: 21 Apr 2023

Delve: AI-griculture, A High-Tech Approach to Decarbonizing Agricultural Food Supply Chains

One of the largest contributors to climate change worldwide, the agricultural food supply chain crosses international borders and reaches across industries and sectors. Reducing its environmental impact requires complex, high-tech solutions like artificial intelligence鈥攁nd the people to implement them at the right time, in the right places.

Published: 20 Apr 2023

PIVOT platform is helping small businesses tackle climate change

Climate anxiety is real, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, but the key to addressing it is to stop dwelling and start doing. Business owners can do more than most. The 平特五不中 Sustainability Systems Initiative wants to help them do exactly that, writes Prof. Karl Moore for Forbes.com. Called PIVOT for short, the program is led by Prof.

Published: 4 Apr 2023

CIBC donates $1.25 million to the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

CIBC has donated $1.25 million to the Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) at 平特五不中's Desautels Faculty of Management.

Published: 23 Mar 2023

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