Perspectives in Sustainability

Are you interested in sustainability, climate change, the use of natural resources, and the world around us?

This sustainability sector event series helps Chicago Booth students grapple with the most challenging issues facing our planet and understand how MBAs use their business skills to tackle these issues across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The series features interactive exercises, panel discussions of gaps and trends in the industry, and information about career paths in the sustainability sector.

Upcoming Events

Check out the latest sustainability events and programs here.

Meet our Sustainable Food and Entrepreneurship Executive in Residence

Learn from industry experts in the Rustandy Center’s network, who work closely with students as mentors and advisors and share insights from their experience in the social sector. Learn more about opportunities to engage with Sara Chamberlain.

Sara Chamberlain, ’09, Cleantech Investing

Sara Chamberlain, Managing Director at Energy Foundry, has more than 15 years of focused experience in the energy and environment sector, with a core focus on helping energy startups develop commercialization strategies. She currently leads Energy Foundry’s investment activity and maintains an active role with each of the firm’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Energy Foundry, Sara co-managed the government advisory practice for clean technology startups at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and held roles with GE Energy and with GaiaTech.

Stories from our Community

Unpacking ESG: Global Leaders Debate The Ins and Outs

Perspectives On Business Risks, Metrics, and the Role of Shareholders.

ESG/CSR

Can Mandatory Reporting Help Clean Up the Environment?

Professor Christian Leuz discusses his research on fracking amid the broader debate about transparency in ESG disclosures.

Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation