On October 30, 2023, the Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability (IESS) successfully hosted the “Focused Fields Workshop on the Environment, Energy, and Entrepreneurship.” This pivotal event brought together a diverse blend of expertise from academia and industry, fostering a multifaceted dialogue on crucial topics surrounding energy and natural resources.
The workshop featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including industry professionals from sectors such as public utility, private energy businesses, and consulting. Faculty members from the Kelley School of Business and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs presented their current research. Their expertise spanned various fields, including business economics, public policy, finance, entrepreneurship, environmental economics, and operations management. Together, they delved into a broad spectrum of crucial topics, fostering a comprehensive exploration of contemporary environmental and energy issues.
Dr. Owen Wu, Director of Research and Outreach at IESS, underscored the significance of such cross-disciplinary engagements. He remarked that the Focused Fields Workshop not only spotlighted pressing challenges in environmental and social sustainability but also paved the way for innovative, sustainable solutions through collaboration between academia and industry.
Maureen Turman speaks on Sustainability and Decarbonization at NIPSCO
Morning presentations:
Reducing Industrial Water Consumption: The Impact of Organizational Learning
Amrou Awaysheh, Kelley School of Business
Indiana’s Steel Industry Decarbonization Potential
Anees Azzouni, Azzouni & Associates, Inc.
Soaking Up the Sun: Battery Investment, Renewable Energy, and Market Equilibrium
Andrew Butters, Kelley School of Business
Tightening Criteria for Viable Sustainability Projects in Energy Sector
Tim Gawne, Rio Energy International, Inc.
Sustainability and Decarbonization at NIPSCO
Maureen Turman, NiSource
Afternoon presentations:
The Four Influences for Business Sustainability
Kenneth Richards, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Maurer School of Law
Ethical Corporate Challenges from Historical Legacy
Colinne Bartel, AC Innovation GmbH
Social Reward-Investment: Energy Technology & Equitable Environmental Management
David Bell, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Banking on Carbon: Corporate Lending and Cap-and-Trade Policy
Mathias Kruttli, Kelley School of Business
Resource Allocation and the Community Solar Business Model
Owen Wu, Kelley School of Business
Speakers and IESS Faculty Fellows
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