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Climate science informs us that global emissions of greenhouse gas emissions must be rapidly and dramatically reduced if humanity is to avoid catastrophic climate change. After three centuries of rising emissions, the entire global economy must now decarbonize in the coming three decades. Fortunately, most of the technologies and investment capital necessary to reduce and eventually eliminate emissions exist or are in development, but the urgency to implement those solutions is critical. This course provides an overview of climate change, its effects on business, and how businesses can (and should) respond. The course covers emissions sources and their impact on climate change, followed by an exploration of the policy landscape, including current legislation, carbon markets, and climate justice. The course then evaluates current and evolving mitigation technologies, reviews the tools of climate finance, and considers strategies for reducing emissions to net zero. Finally, the course introduces the role of businesses in addressing climate change, including net-zero goals, actions they can take to mitigate their impact, and the perspectives of shareholders. Throughout the course, the business case for climate action is emphasized, highlighting the economic benefits of taking action to address climate change.
Division: Business
Center/Program: Tamer Institute
Curriculum Pathway: Climate

Fall 2026

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

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A Term
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  • Tuesday 09/08/2026 - 10/16/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 420

B8705 - 002

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

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A Term
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Date(s)
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Room
  • Thursday 09/08/2026 - 10/16/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 520

Summer 2026

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - Half Block Week - July 29 - 31 (WRF)
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MBA Block Week: July 29 - 31

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Half Block Week
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Spring 2026

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - Half Block Week - Jan 20 - 22 | TWR
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

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Half Block Week
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B8705 - 002

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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A Term
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  • Monday 01/26/2026 - 03/06/2026 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 620

Fall 2025

B8705 - 000

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B8705 - 001

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

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A Term
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  • Tuesday 09/02/2025 - 10/10/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 890

B8705 - 002

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

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A Term
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  • Wednesday 09/02/2025 - 10/10/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 890

Summer 2025

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Make-up date on Friday, June 6 and Friday, June 13.

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A Term
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B8705 - 002

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - Half Block Week 1 - July 8 - 10 | TWR
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MBA Block Week: July 8 - 10

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Half Block Week
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Spring 2025

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - Half Block Week - Jan 21 - 23 | TWR
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

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Half Block Week
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B8705 - 002

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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A Term
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  • Monday 01/27/2025 - 03/07/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 690

B8705 - 003

Faculty
Parinitha Sastry
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

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B Term
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  • Monday 03/24/2025 - 05/02/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 870

Fall 2024

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

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A Term
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  • Wednesday 09/03/2024 - 10/11/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 590

B8705 - 002

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/03/2024 - 10/11/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 870

B8705 - 003

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - B-Term
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B Term
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Summer 2024

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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A Term
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B8705 - 002

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week 2 - July 15 - 19 | MTWRF
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Half Block Week
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  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07/15/2024 - 07/19/2024 9:00AM - 1:00PM Geffen 420

Spring 2024

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - Half Block Week - Jan 16 - 18 |TWR
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Half Block Week
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B8705 - 002

Faculty
Parinitha Sastry
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
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A Term
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Date(s)
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  • Tuesday 01/22/2024 - 03/01/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 670

B8705 - 003

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
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Attendance at first class is mandatory for all enrolled students as well as those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.

Format
B Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday 03/18/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 420

Fall 2023

B8705 - 001

Faculty
Gernot Wagner
Part of Term
MBA - B Term
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B Term
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  • Monday 10/23/2023 - 12/08/2023 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 520

B8705 - 002

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
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Room
  • Tuesday 09/05/2023 - 10/13/2023 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 390

B8705 - 003

Faculty
Bruce Usher
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 09/05/2023 - 10/13/2023 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 520
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