Erb Institute – University of Michigan | harnessing the power of business to create a socially and environmentally sustainable world

KPMG releases Erb co-authored report on sustainability megaforces read more

KPMG releases Erb co-authored report on sustainability megaforces read more

Erb Focus On:

Energy & Climate: Alternative Energy and Clean Technology, Climate Strategy and Carbon Policy are the two areas of focus amongst Energy and Climate research learn more
Social Enterprise: During the past several years, a market-based approach to serving the approximately four billion people at the base of the pyramid learn more
The Built Environment: The built environment is a major source of society’s environmental impact, and is a major opportunity to find solutions. learn more
Management Innovation: Companies are learning that environmental sustainability offers competitive opportunities, improves efficiency and opens up new markets. learn more
Greening Markets: There is growing debate on the role that government should play in the proliferation of ecolabels and on effective ways to work in conjunction learn more
Sustainable Mobility: Sustainable Mobility focuses on sustainable transportation and accessibility in city regions learn more

News: Findings Report from the UCS-Erb Workshop on Climate Change Communication; Erb Alums featured in GreenBiz story on Cool Corporate Careers for Green MBA Grads; 3 Erb students and 1 alum to be featured in a 4-part series on IBM’s “A Smarter Planet” blog

Upcoming Events: Jun 9-10 – Mission Zero Fest: An Innovative Event Showcasing Sustainable Living; Sep 14 – Erb Speaker Series: Bill McKibben to present “350: The Most Important Number in the World”; Sept 27 – External Advisory Board Dinner

Institute Reports: Findings Report from the UCS-Erb Workshop on Climate Change Communication; Renewable Energy Research and Innovation at Erb Institute; Yellowstone National Park facilities Energy Management Audit and Recommendations

Faculty Research: Andy Hoffman wins award for paper on BP Oil Spill; The Oxford Handbook of Business and the Natural Environment; Newsweek’s green business rankings story cites research by Tom Lyon and Jay Shimshack

Case Studies: Google Energy Shifts into Renewables; Patagonia: Encouraging Customers to Buy Used Clothing (A); Patagonia: Encouraging Customers to Buy Used Clothing (B)

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