/desautels/taxonomy/term/2123/all en /desautels/channels/news/sgis-inaugural-sustainable-transportation-roundtable-future-urban-mobility-357532 <p>This April, interdisciplinary experts came together at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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/channels/event/csso-speaker-series-cedric-gutierrez-moreno-357328 <h2><b>Cedric Gutierrez Moreno</b></h2> <h3><b>Assistant Professor Department of Management and Technology at Bocconi University</b></h3> <p><em>PAY TRANSPARENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY</em></p> Tue, 14 May 2024 17:24:19 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1170088 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/2023-sshrc-insight-development-grants-356629 <h4><b>Congratulations to the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels professors who received 2023 SSHRC Insight Grants.</b></h4> <hr /> <p>The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences.</p> <p> </p> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:04:00 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1099155 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/csso-speaker-series-tiona-w-zuzul-356423 <h2><b>Tiona W. Zuzul</b></h2> <h3><b>Assistant Professor of Business Administration – Harvard Business School</b></h3> <p><em>MANAGING THE PROMISE-RISK TENSION: RECRAFTING FRAMINGS OF INNOVATION AFTER CATASTROPHIC FAILURE</em></p> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:40:55 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 1074377 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/event/csso-speaker-series-frank-wijen-355242 <h2><b>Frank Wijen</b></h2> <h3><b>Professor of Global Sustainable Strategies<br /> KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business and Visiting Professor at HEC Paris</b></h3> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:58:35 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 897852 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/csso-speaker-series-frank-wijen-355237 <h2><b>Frank Wijen</b></h2> <h3><b>Professor of Global Sustainable Strategies<br /> KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business and Visiting Professor at HEC Paris</b></h3> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:49:22 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 897617 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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Office of Sustainability, with nearly half coming from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels. The Academic Affairs Office earned a Gold-level certification, while the Dean’s Office and Infrastructure Team earned Silver, and the EMBA Æ»¹ûÒùÔº-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/news/mcgill-desautels-mba-ranked-22-globally-most-sustainable-corporate-knights-352613 <p>The <a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba">Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels Faculty of Management MBA</a> is ranked <strong>22nd globally</strong> by the prestigious <a href="https://www.corporateknights.com/rankings/top-40-mba-rankings/2023-better-world-mba/" target="_blank">Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking</a>, jumping 16 spots and proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies.</p> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:48:59 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 523178 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/2023-sshrc-insight-grants-awarded-351443 <h4><b>Congratulations to the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels professors who received 2023 SSHRC Insight Grants.</b></h4> <hr /> <p>The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences.</p> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:21:50 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 357117 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/desautels-and-faes-interdisciplinary-research-mcgill-food-startup-and-montreal-community-287791 <h4>Joëlle Rondeau, Research Assistant, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE)</h4> <p>As part of <a href="https://www.c2montreal.com/" target="_blank">C2 Montreal</a>, the <strong><a href="https://www.c2montreal.com/menu/2018-montreal-summit-innovation-7th-edition/" target="_blank">2018 Montreal Summit on Innovation (MSI)</a></strong> showcased the social impacts of 10 collaborative research projects through an interactive circuit on May 23.</p> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:10:35 +0000 julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca 69113 at /desautels /desautels/channels/event/sustainable-finance-discussion-philippe-zaouati-351193 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels invites students to a presentation and discussion with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippezaouati/" target="_blank" title="https://fr.linkedin.com/in/philippezaouati">Philippe Zaouati</a>, CEO of <a href="https://can01.s</body></html>"></a></p> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:42:53 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 320097 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/gildan-makes-150k-donation-toward-mcgill-desautels-sustainability-initiatives-349543 <p>Leading sustainable apparel manufacturer Gildan has partnered with the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels Faculty of Management to advance the University’s 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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability. The event, launching this August, encourages Canadian students to address apparel industry sustainability issues.</p> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:46:12 +0000 sabatino.dellicompagni@mcgill.ca 113954 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/canadas-fashion-retailers-are-under-pressure-go-green-330722 <p>For Canada’s fashion retailers, reinvention is critical to success in a business landscape where consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of the fashion industry on global climate change and other forms of environmental degradation. <strong>Anwar White</strong>, Program Director for the <strong>Master of Management in Retailing</strong> program, shares his insights on the steps that brands should take to reduce their environmental footprint and appeal to a new generation of consumers.</p> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:15:18 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 80725 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/pushing-back-against-fast-fashion-336133 <p>The past five years have seen a rise in privately owned apparel resale companies, bucking previous trends toward fast fashion. Between ongoing clothing supply shortages and growing concern about sustainability, younger Millennials and Gen Zers are turning to curated vintage retailers to stock their wardrobes, explains <strong>Anwar White</strong>, Program Director of the <strong>Master of Management in Retailing</strong>.</p> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:39:23 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 86839 at /desautels