FALL, 2010
Thought in Action at The Erb Institute
Erb Reunion 2009
Reconnect at Erb Reunion, Net Impact
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Claudia Harner-Jay
—Erb Alum, Harner-Jay, works to expand access to health resources
— Reducing maternal mortality: Colm Fay, Erb ’12
GREENING MARKETS
EU Energy Labels
—Tom Lyon: No “one size fits all” when choosing an NGO partner
—Erb visiting professor boosts research on policy questions and corporate social responsibility
—Tom Lyon reflects on “Image vs. substance: Sustainability in China“
—Firms that “greenwash” often have little to lose, says Lyon
—Erb Informing Green Markets conference generates lively debate
— Student Case Studies illustrate lessons learned from Sherwin-Williams and Clorox
Andy Hoffman in Yellowstone
—Ross experts discuss effects of Gulf oil crisis
—Hoffman: U.S. must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
—Erb EDF Climate Corps interns work to reduce energy usage
—Alumnus and student lead Webinar about U.S. forest carbon market standards
—Erb alumnus and venture capitalist Ryan Waddington receives $6 million from state
—Hoffman’s 1st sabbatical stop: Yellowstone National Park
—Students explore links between an organization’s culture and sustainability efforts
—Savvy consumers care about corporate sustainability says Erb Managing Director, Rick Bunch
MOBILITY
Shai Agassi
—Erb Case study: A world without oil?
—Alumnus helps bring hydrogen-powered cars to Hawaii
—Interns take battery-electric Ford Focus for a spin
—Students work with Ford on supply chain, “New Mobility” systems in urban slums
—SMART launches new mobility projects
—Senior SNRE lecturer tackles “car-climate” challenge
Andy Hoffman
