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Gabelli School of Business Responsible Business Center Collaborates with Net Impact and The Estée Lauder Companies to Host Event at Climate Week NYC
Part of Climate Week NYC, the Event at The Nest Climate Campus at the Javits Center Will Enlighten Young Professionals on Climate Related Careers
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AI Thought Leadership Series | Responsible Business Center: Artificial Intelligence — The AI Power Struggle Governance, Innovation, and Regulation in the Digital Age
The USA is widely recognized as the AI global development leader. According to the Stanford 2024 AI Index Report, American tech giants lead in AI investment, innovation, and implementation.
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AI Thought Leadership Series | Responsible Business Center: Artificial Intelligence — Who Owns the Content and Output, and How Will Intellectual Property Rights be Protected?
Two years ago, Columbia University Press (CUP) published a biography Paul Sonkin and I wrote on Roger F. Murray. Most readers of this essay will not know who Murray is. The full details of his life are not important for this discussion, although a few comments will put him in context.
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AI Thought Leadership Series | Responsible Business Center: Artificial Intelligence and How We Might Use Profit to Justify its Impact on Climate
For all the excitement around the business implications of AI, there are darker thoughts and worries being expressed.
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Student Voices | Sustainable Bonds: Greenwashing Risk on Sustainability-linked Bonds
Institutions, governments, or corporations can issue four types of sustainable bonds: Green bonds, Social bonds, Sustainability Bonds, and Sustainability-linked Bonds (SLBs). This article assumes familiarity with these concepts among the investment community, and those seeking a refresher on the definitions …
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Student Voices | Navigating the Shift – Oil and Gas Companies’ Path to a Net-Zero Economy
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming, necessitating urgent action across all sectors of the economy. Traditional high-emitting sectors play a critical role simply because their emissions represent a significant …
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Student Voices | Empowering Tomorrow – Fintech’s Role in Boosting Global Financial Inclusion
Financial inclusion refers to the accessibility and availability of financial services to all individuals and businesses, regardless of their socioeconomic status, geographic location, or other demographic characteristics. Achieving financial inclusion has been identified as an enabler for seven of the …
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Student Voices | Playing Catch-Up – Climate Risk Regulation in the US
As the impacts of climate change intensify, it is crucial to assess the preparedness of financial institutions. Globally, central banks and financial supervisors have taken proactive measures by conducting climate stress testing exercises to evaluate the financial system’s vulnerability to …
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Gabelli Graduate Students Participate in Circular Fashion Exchange sponsored by the Responsible Business Center and the Student Success Center
What are you wearing today and where did you buy it? Most of us shop based on style, price, and the latest trends. When we check out at the store or online, it’s easy to overlook the intricate global system …
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Key Takeaways from ClimateCAP MBA Summit
On February 9th and 10th, Leigh Anne Statuto, executive director of the Responsible Business Center, and Peter Lupoff, director of strategy, traveled to the University of Michigan for the annual ClimateCAP conference. This MBA Summit is a flagship event that …
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