What 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…
Read MoreInternational Corporate Sustainability | What It Looks Like
December 19, 2023
As globalization continues to evolve and shift the dynamic landscapes of multinational corporations, it has become more imperative than ever for organizations operating on a global scale to implement sustainability efforts and initiatives into their processes. Through applying corporate sustainability practices and beliefs into daily operations and core values, international organizations can make great strides…
Read MoreSustainability as a Business Opportunity | Faculty Spotlight
August 19, 2023
One of the first points University of British Columbia professor Justin Bull makes about sustainability is that business leaders should not see it as a cost center but as an opportunity. “Sustainability in the context of business means balancing the interests of people, the planet, and profit. You can in fact make money, make people’s…
Read MoreSustainability in Business Strategy | Faculty Spotlight
August 19, 2023
Mark Cohen has seen the interest in sustainability and climate change initiatives among business leaders grow in the past few decades. In 1993, Cohen, a professor at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, worked as part of a small group around the country that started to teach professionals about sustainability. At the time, 15 to…
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