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Media Advisory: Experts examine role of investors in building sustainable capital markets

Feb 23, 2016

A panel of ESG (economic, social and governance) experts will discuss how capital is allocated and invested in global, regional and national economies at a special learning and networking event on Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at Simon Fraser University’s Segal Graduate School of Business. Experts from the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the Capital Stewardship Program (SEIU), bcIMC (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) and SHARE (Shareholders Association for Research & Education) […]

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SFU students unveil international projects to achieve United Nations goals

Apr 9, 2015

Beedie School of Business and Faculty of Environment (FENV) students at Simon Fraser University will address globally gripping challenges when they unveil a package of proposals for the United Nations (UN) on Monday, April 13.

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Centre for Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Investment in a low carbon economy

Feb 27, 2015

Building a carbon neutral world is a necessity, but will require compromise, hard work, innovation, and foresight from the global business community – and at present not enough is being done to mitigate the effects of climate change, particularly within the investment sector.

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Beedie students building socially impactful careers

Jun 20, 2012

As a result of economic uncertainty and a less-than-optimal employment outlook both globally and locally, some students at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University are taking an alternative path to growing their careers. In the process, they are making hands-on contributions to the economy and society through entrepreneurial activity, community engagement, and international development. A case in point is Education Generation, founded by Shawn Smith, a Beedie School of Business alumnus and […]

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Beedie students chosen to attend global summit for sustainability and responsible leadership

Sep 27, 2011

Two students from SFU's Beedie School of Business have been selected to be among only 125 globally to attend the Daimler World Dialogue in Germany. Undergraduate student Chris Velasco and MBA student Lee O’Donnell are off to Stuttgart to attend the highly selective event, taking place on October 4 and 5 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Carl Benz Arena. Daimler, one of the world's leading automobile companies, is hosting the event alongside the UN Global Compact GRLI (Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative’s) 11th General Assembly in the German city.

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