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Past Event
October 11, 2019
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
The Center on Global Energy Policy is proud to support Columbia University’s Social Enterprise Conference, Capital for Good. This conference is hosted by the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise, in partnership with student clubs across the campus.
To view the full program, a list of speakers, and purchase tickets, please visit the Conference’s website. Additional information from the conference team is detailed below.
Students can register with their “columbia.edu” email address and discount code CapitalForGood50 for 50% off.
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This headline event, located in the finance capital of the world, provides a unique opportunity to tap into the vibrant ecosystem of capital for impact through the lens of philanthropy, impact investing, ESG, and social venture and business examples. Social impact leaders in business, government, nonprofit, and philanthropy will speak to how they are changing the way we think about how capital is sourced and used to generate sustainable solutions to global, systemic challenges. Hear where opportunities exist to pursue future careers of impact on both the financing and implementation sides of social impact capital.
Social Enterprise Conference, Capital for Good
Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
8:00am-5:30pm
Keynotes:
Private Equity’s Role in Building Mission Driven Business
Speaker: Deval Patrick of Double Impact, Bain Capital
Women + Philanthropy
Speakers: Melissa Berman of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors;
Elizabeth Carlock-Phillips of Phillips Philanthropies; and
Mona Sinha, ’93BUS, of Women Moving Millions
Character, Community, and Capital: Insights on Social Justice
Speakers: Westley Moore of Robin Hood
Questions?: Please contact the Tamer Center directly.
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Please note: the Center on Global Energy Policy is a proud supporter of this event but not the organizer or host.
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Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the transportation energy landscape, providing a practical alternative to petroleum fuels for a growing number of applications. EV sales grew 55× in the past decade (2014–2024) and 6× since 2020, driven by technological progress enabled by policies to reduce transportation emissions as well as industrial plans motivated by strategic value of EVs for global competitiveness, jobs and geopolitics. In 2024, 22% of passenger cars sold globally were EVs and opportunities for EVs beyond on-road applications are growing, including solutions to electrify off-road vehicles, maritime and aviation. This Review updates and expands our 2020 assessment of the scientific literature and describes the current status and future projections of EV markets, charging infrastructures, vehicle–grid integration and supply chains in the USA. EV is the lowest-emission motorized on-road transportation option, with life-cycle emissions decreasing as electricity emissions continue to decrease. Charging infrastructure grew in line with EV adoption but providing ubiquitous reliable and convenient charging remains a challenge. EVs are reducing electricity costs in several US markets and coordinated EV charging can improve grid resilience and reduce electricity costs for all consumers. The current trajectory of technology improvement and industrial investments points to continued acceleration of EVs. Electric vehicles are increasingly adopted in the USA, with concurrent expansion of charging infrastructure and electricity demand. This Review details these trends and discusses their drivers and broader implications.
