Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

The insurance sector, managing approximately $30 trillion in assets and representing about 12% of global capital markets, is often seen as conservative and risk-averse. However, insurance companies are increasingly at the forefront of addressing climate risk. This panel will explore cutting-edge research on climate risk, the role of policy in mitigating these risks, and how private sector initiatives are driving environmental and financial sustainability in insurance. Join us to learn about the innovative strategies transforming the industry.

Speakers

Dave Jones, UC Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment; former California Department of Insurance, Director of Climate Risk Initiative

Allison Wolff, Vibrant Planet, CEO

Kayla Calkins, Insurance for Good

Maddie Vann, The Resiliency Company, Head of Strategy

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

This panel will explore the role of community-led solutions in building economic and cultural resilience and driving equitable climate solutions. This conversation will feature leaders from climate-focused nonprofits, workforce development initiatives, and youth advocacy organizations to dive into how community-driven models empower people, foster preservation, and pave the way for a more sustainable and just future.

Speakers

Jamie Stark, REDF, Relationship Manager

Andie Sobrepeña, Farming Hope, Co-Executive Director, Farming Hope

Adewale OgunBadejo, GRID Alternatives, Vice President, Workforce Development

Diandra Marizet Esparza, Intersectional Environmentalist, Co-Founder & Director of Impact

Jacob Smith, Composing Mobility LLC, Founder & CEO

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

This panel explores the urgent need to rethink our economic systems in the face of climate change and the flaws of the current systems. Inspired by student frustration with the narrow focus on GDP as a measure of success, the discussion will focus on emerging alternative models, such as Doughnut Economics, that shift from linear, profit-driven production to regenerative approaches centered on wellbeing. Panelists will engage in a critical analysis of these models and explore interdisciplinary solutions to reshape business practices for a sustainable future and food system.

Speakers

Samantha Derrick, Plant Futures (Non-Profit), Founder and Executive Director

Charity May, Sacred Futures, Founder and Principal

Amanda Eller, Waverly Street Foundation, Strategy Director

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Recording from the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Join us for a panel discussion where we will hear insights from climate investors operating from early stage to further along the lifecycle. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities across the full spectrum of climate investing—from seed funding to scaling. Our panelists will delve into the financing solutions and strategies that are essential for supporting companies as they grow and scale impactful climate solutions. Gain a deeper understanding of how investors are funding the transformation of industries toward a low-carbon economy.

Speakers

Mandira Reddy, Capricorn Investment Group, Director

Marisa Sweeney, S2G Ventures, VP of Special Opportunities

Mira Inbar, ArcTern Ventures, Partner

Sabin Ray, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Senior Associate

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Recording of the 'Changing Hearts and Minds Engaging Stakeholders in Climate Action" Panel at the 2025 ClimateCAP Summit hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

How can leaders shift perspectives and build momentum around climate change and sustainability? This session explores how to turn skeptics into advocates and inspire lasting commitment to environmental solutions. With insights from experts across industries, we’ll discuss the pivotal role that businesses and organizations can play in shaping societal perceptions and engagement in sustainability initiatives. Join us for an inspiring conversation on fostering belief, investment, and action in the fight for a sustainable future.

Speakers

Noah Wilson-Rich, The Best Bees Company, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer

Amos White, 100K Trees for Humanity, Founder & Chief Planting Officer

Conor Farese, IDEO, Former Design Director, Climate at IDEO

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Recording of the Mainstage sessions on March 1, 2025 at the 2025 ClimateCAP MBA Summit, hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Speakers include:

-Looking Ahead with Chancellor Rich Lyons

-The New Policy Landscape for Green Business with Helen Mountford, President & CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation, and Kate Gordon, CEO of California Forward

-Innovation and Inclusive Green Entrepreneurship with Davida Herzl, Co-Founder, CEO, and President of Aclima

-ClimateCAP 2025 Reflections with Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley

-Thank you and Next Year's Host School Announcement with Jessica Wingert, Program Lead of ClimateCAP, and Amy Chan, Chief Sustainability Officer of Berkeley Haas

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Recording of the Mainstage sessions on February 28, 2025 at the 2025 ClimateCAP MBA Summit, hosted by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

Speakers include:

-Dean's Welcome with Jennifer Chatman, Interim Dean at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and Amy Chan, Chief Sustainability Officer at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

-The Just Transition with Jarvis Sam, CEO and Founder of Rainbow Disruption, and Diandra Marizet Esparza, Co-Founder and Director of Impact at Intersectional Environmentalist

-Our Energy Transformation with Carla Peterman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at PG&E, Urvi Parekh, Director of Renewable Energy at Meta, and Ana Martinez, Associate Director of the Cleantech to Market Program at UC Berkeley Haas

-Climate Poetry with Aya de Leon, Poet Laureate at Berkeley

-Climate Tech and Circularity with Mark Armen, Founder & CEO of Replenysh

-Thank You & Send Off with Robert Strand, Executive Director of the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley

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Are you an MBA student, prospective MBA, or alumna/us who wants to use your business skills to make a difference on climate? It’s true that “every job is a climate job,” but making sense of the ever-changing climate career landscape and finding the perfect fit for your skills and expertise can be daunting. In this webinar, Katie Kross, managing director of the Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment (EDGE) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and co-founder of the ClimateCAP Initiative, discusses career options, trends, and practical strategies for finding and landing a climate job. She talks about climate career paths and resources you may have heard of before, and some you probably haven’t. Hosted in partnership with ClimateCAP and part of Terra.do's 2025 Climate Career Week.

Links: Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment (EDGE), Fuqua School of Business, Duke University: https://centers.fuqua.duke.edu/edge/ ClimateCAP: https://www.climatecap.org/ Terra.do Climate Career Week: https://www.climatecareerweek.org/

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, February 14, 2025. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.

Sustainability drives business and societal success, yet the challenge many businesses face is proving the financial impact of their sustainability efforts as they seek to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related issues. The Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) methodology, developed by the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, bridges the gap between sustainability strategies and financial performance, helping to build a better business case for both current and planned sustainability initiatives. Understanding how to bridge that gap will be critical for MBAs entering the workforce, so in this tactical learning session with Chisara Ehiemere, Senior Research Lead ROSI, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, you’ll learn about the ROSI Framework and its applications, dive into real-world examples of how the framework is being used today in businesses and industry, and leave with a tool that you can use in your studies and in your future career.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.

Our speaker is Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr, who will be in conversation with Erin Worsham, Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.

One of the more surprising contributors to climate change is food waste. The U.S. EPA estimates that each year, U.S. food loss and waste equates to roughly 170 million metric tons of embodied CO2 emissions—equal to the annual CO2 emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants. At the same time, approximately 49 million people—that's one in six people in the U.S.—still face food insecurity. When Jasmine Crowe-Houston set out to solve the hunger crisis in America, she didn’t realize she was a climate tech entrepreneur—but today, her company, Goodr, has raised $8 million and diverted 30 Million pounds of food from landfills—while serving more than 37 million meals to hungry people.

Come hear the conversation about Jasmine's entrepreneurship journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way about what it takes to be a successful changemaker.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, October 11th, 2024.

Our speaker is Anna Robertson, Co-founder and Head of Content at The Cool Down speaking on "Mainstreaming Sustainability at Scale." In this session, Anna will discuss how The Cool Down uses data and insights to engage the public on sustainability topics, how companies can create and deliver sustainability content and products that resonate with their audiences, how to effectively use sustainability marketing as a growth strategy, and more.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on September 20th, 2024. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.

Our speaker is Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways, as Trish presents "Using Your MBA to get the Climate Career You Want." In this session, Trish answers climate career questions like:

• How do I explore different MBA climate career avenues?

• How does my MBA add value to my recruiting efforts?

• What skills are climate-employers looking for?

• What are the different ways to build those skills while in an MBA program?

• What are some of the best practices around networking?

• How do MBA students find and assess climate jobs?

MBAs who understand the business implications of climate change are better prepared to manage and succeed in our changing world. In this virtual learning session, prospective and incoming MBA students hear from business educators about the ways that they can build skills and climate expertise during your MBA experience and prepare yourself for a business career that contributes to climate solutions.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on May 1st, 2024. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers. Our final speaker of the academic year is Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer at Levi Strauss & Co, who is in conversation with Brad Sparks, Executive Director of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S). Harmit & Brad discuss how sustainability is built into Levi’s financial strategy, the role of the CFO and their team in integrating sustainability into the business, impacts of stakeholders on climate strategy, and more!

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, April 5th, 2024.

Our speaker is Alison Taylor, clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and the executive director at Ethical Systems. Alison shares key takeaways from her book, Higher Ground: How Business Can do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. She discusses how business leaders can navigate ethical challenges and risks in a volatile global landscape. She talks through themes such as the politicization of the corporate world, how far a company should go to address social/environmental challenges, how to balance all of the “noise” from stakeholders and prioritize the stakeholders that matter most, the weaponization of transparency, and more.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, March 8th, 2024.

Our speaker is Lewis Perkins, President of the Apparel Impact Institute, who is in conversation with Wesley Longhofer, Executive Academic Director of Emory University's Goizueta Business & Society Institute. Lewis and Wesley discuss "Activating Systems Change: Decarbonizing the Fashion Supply Chain." They cover topics such as incentivizing stakeholders across the value chain, operationalizing change beyond theory, and what it takes to shift the mindset of an industry.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, January 12th, 2024.

Our speaker is Chrissa Pagitsas, Principal and Founder of Pagitsas Advisors and a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co. Chrissa speaks on the topic, "View of the C-Suite from the Eyes of a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)." She covers topics such as how CSOs balance different priorities, identifies CSO best practices, and discusses how a leaders personality and priorities impact the way that they show up at work.

This recording comes from our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate on Friday, December 1st, 2023.

In this session ""Impact Beyond Financial Return," Yusuf George, Co-Head of Active Ownership and Engagement at TCW. Mr. George speaks about creating impact beyond financial returns, active ownership investing and how investors impact corporate governance. Mr. George is in conversation with Witold J. Henisz, the Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the ESG Initiative and the Deloitte & Touche Professor of Management in Honor of Russell E. Palmer at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.