Events

The Kellogg Energy & Sustainability Club hosts many events so students can learn from and get inspired by industry practitioners. Some events that we have organized in the past:

  • Fireside chats with:
    • Marc Zornes, Founder of Winnow Solutions
    • Rachael Lawrence, Sr Director of Sustainability, Pepsico
    • Steve McDougal, Co-Founder of 3Degrees
  • Panels on:
    • decarbonizing heavy industries
    • the role of sustainability within big tech
    • alternative protein
    • sustainability in retail
    • climate and sustainability within consulting
    • carbon markets
  • Inspiration sessions to reimagine industries:
    • Green City Farmer's Market Tours
    • Rethinking the Plate: Culture, Climate & the Power of Sustainable Food Choices

You can find upcoming events below. Note that these only reflect events in the very near term and will not show anything close to finals periods/breaks. You can find summaries of past events on our blog.

 

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Upcoming Events

  • Apr
    20

    The Business of Circularity: From Recycling to Recommerce

     As the role of sustainability in business evolves, companies are reimagining how products are made, used, and recovered by investing in circular solutions that design out waste, pioneer new business models, and keep products in circulation for longer. Co-sponsored with the Kellogg Retail & Luxury Goods Club, this virtual discussion with leaders from Nike, Archive Resale, and Back Market will explore how circular business models and solutions - from resale to advanced recycling - are unlocking value, driving innovation, and reshaping the retail playbook. Speakers will also unpack what it means to build a career in sustainability in 2026, sharing candid insights on their paths across circularity and tech. Lunch will be provided! mon, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Apr
    21

    Climate Capitalism: Will Capitalism Make or Break the Green Transition

     A conversation with the author of Climate Capitalism, Akshat Rathi, on why the greatest economic opportunity of our time is also our greatest challenge. Akshat Rathi is a London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News. His first book Climate Capitalism has been named one of the best books of the year by The Times and The Economic Times. It’s the subject of his 2024 TED talk. He has also edited a book of essays from young climate leaders. Akshat has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Oxford, and a BTech in chemical engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. You can sign up to his weekly Zero newsletter, subscribe to his weekly Zero podcast, and follow him on BlueSky and LinkedIn. Previously, Akshat was a senior reporter at Quartz and a science editor at The Conversation. His work has been cited widely, including in New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and The Guardian. tue, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • Apr
    23

    Climate Week Bike Ride

     KESC presents a climate week bike ride, start at Whole Foods in Evanston at 4PM and finish at Sketchbook Evanston for our happy hour! We'll go north at a leisurely pace, planning to cover 10 or so miles. thu, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Apr
    23

    Climate Happy Hour at Sketchbook Brewing Co.

     Join KESC and Brew N' Que for a happy hour at Sketchbook Brewing's Evanston Taproom! We'll learn more about Sketchbook's commitment to sustainable brewing and gather to reflect on key takeaways and learnings from Kellogg's Climate Conference. thu, 5:15pm - 7:15pm
  • Apr
    24

    Earth Compatible: Google's Approach to Sustainable Design

     Discover how Google approaches sustainable hardware design — from the pillars of product sustainability to real-world case studies and how each new product generation is leveraged as an opportunity to move categories and the industry forward. About the guest speaker Katie Morgenroth is the Director of Sustainable Design at Google Devices, where she has spent over a decade shaping sustainable design strategy across Google’s hardware portfolio. Before Google, she honed her craft as a Principal Industrial Designer at Motorola for nearly eight years. The guest speaker will be calling in virtually, but we encourage students to be in person. Lunch will be provided. fri, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
  • May
    1

    Lunch & Learn: Rethinking ESG - A Critical Look at Corporate Sustainability Reporting

     KESC invites you to an intimate lunch discussion with Professor Aaron Yoon, whose research and teaching at Kellogg sits at the intersection of ESG investing, sustainability reporting, and corporate accountability. This session will focus on how to critically evaluate corporate ESG reports — cutting through common misconceptions about climate metrics, greenwashing, and what sustainability disclosures actually signal about a company's strategy. Professor Yoon will bring content that challenges conventional thinking on these topics, and the format is intentionally discussion-driven: expect a candid conversation rather than a lecture. The session will cover: • How to read and critically assess corporate ESG reports • How evolving reporting standards and regulations are shaping company behavior • Common misconceptions in climate and sustainability measurement • Advice for MBAs pursuing careers in ESG and sustainability The final 10–15 minutes will be reserved for open Q&A. fri, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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