Women’s History Month: Driving the Future of Sustainability
March 22, 2024
Vanderbilt Business and UBC Sauder are honored to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting sustainability leaders who are driving real-world change in their industry and community. Kate Brandt Kate Brandt was the United States’ first Federal Chief Sustainability Officer and has held several sustainability leadership positions within the federal government, including Senior Advisor at the…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Celebrating Leaders of Sustainability
March 1, 2024
Vanderbilt Business and UBC Sauder are honored to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting leaders in the world of sustainability who are driving real-world change in their industries and communities. Join us in celebrating the individual journeys of these remarkable leaders, whose contributions are not just shaping their fields but also inspiring a global movement…
Read MoreWhat is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?
December 20, 2023
Corporate sustainability continues to play a key role in how organizations of tomorrow operate more efficiently. To achieve optimal corporate sustainability, companies reference the “three pillars” of sustainability operations: environmental, social, and governance, often referred to as ESG. These pillars represent different operational parts of an organization and a set of criteria that investors, corporations,…
Read MoreWhat is Corporate Sustainability?
December 20, 2023
Environmental concerns, social responsibility, and economic stability play a key role in today’s business culture. According to research from the EPA, around 80% of all Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies now issue a corporate social responsibility (CSR) report. Addressing sustainability not only maintains integrity in corporate practices, but also provides solutions for organizations to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Sustainability in Business
December 20, 2023
In recent years, sustainability has evolved into a critical component of business strategy and operations. As concerns about environmental and social challenges continue to grow, sustainability offers solutions for organizations to navigate dynamic business landscapes. But what is the importance of sustainability in business? What does it look like in practice and how can businesses…
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