By Amelia Ahl Reposted from Triple Pundit Feb. 22nd, 2021 In the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and concerns about a peaceful and democratic transition of power, many businesses are reconsidering their relationships with government – including...
Reposted from GreenBiz March 18, 2021 Corporate sustainability has evolved, and companies have made significant strides in recent years. But their sustainability strategies often neglect their political involvement. And their political activities may not be fully...
With the geometric growth of socially responsible investment dollars entering the market, corporations are increasingly expected to assess and publicly disclose their sustainability, based on their economic, environmental and social performance. Although we have a...
In spite of the widespread proliferation of sustainability metrics and reporting frameworks, these systems lack consistent definitions, processes and standards for assessing social sustainability impacts. This has made it difficult to benchmark progress on social...
It is very encouraging to see companies re-thinking their political spending policies in the wake of current threats to the peaceful transition of power in America. Such reviews could create a tipping point in restoring public trust and stability -- but only if...
Each year, the Academy of Management recognizes four outstanding individuals, who have made significant contributions to the field of management through their service, research, innovative teaching methods, breakthrough developments, and more over the course of their...
We'd love to chat with you about the Erb Institute dual-degree! Learn about Erb Institute admissions requirements and application deadlines and speak with our Student & Alumni staff. Erb Institute representatives will be at the following fairs: Wednesday,...
U-M alum: Brewery Vivant sustains people, planet, profit BY GRETA GUEST ANN ARBOR—When Kris Spaulding started Brewery Vivant, she did so mindful of the possibilities to create a sustainable business with inspiration sparked at the University of Michigan. “At Michigan,...
Sustainable Brands held its flagship annual conference in Vancouver in June, with the Erb Institute as a strategic partner. Erb and SB had teamed up for the SB17 conference in Detroit, recognizing that our missions and sustainability-related goals were closely...
Report: Dell: Upcycling Ocean Plastics Through Supply Chain Innovation (.pdf abstract) Purchase the full report on WDI Publishing (Case study #7-949-121) – published 06/2018, 30 pages Developed by: Daniel Partin, Luke Sawitsky, and Allison Ward. This case was...