How diverse groups can set the stage for collaborative action Diversity in a group can boost its problem-solving and innovation potential. But simply bringing diverse people together doesn’t necessarily help them work well together. “In addressing social issues,...
Charlene Zietsma joins the Erb Institute as Faculty Director Charlene Zietsma joined the Erb Institute as Faculty Director this January. She joined the University of Michigan as the Max McGraw Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at SEAS and at the Ross School of...
Student Impact Project vErbmont: New perspectives on sustainability challenges An unwritten tradition for third-year Erb students is the whole class coming together for a trip during fall break to celebrate the journey we’ve been on. Previous classes have ventured up...
Why place matters for community regeneration Sustainability challenges are complex and global, but they are experienced most acutely at the local level. These challenges touch economic, environmental, social and cultural aspects of local places, and they affect every...
A review: The GRI Sustainability Professional Certification Recently I became a certified GRI Sustainability Professional. The certification is awarded by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international organization that develops the leading sustainability...
Report: Greenwashing 3.0 Why addressing greenwashing remains as important as ever (and what can be done about it) Companies are being put on notice, and paying the price, for deceiving consumers with untrue or ambiguous environmental pronouncements about their...
How can business prioritize justice? Two student researchers weigh in “It is more critical than ever that businesses in the 21st century are focused on generating long-term value for all stakeholders and addressing the challenges we face, which will result in shared...
Are companies’ ESG and net zero commitments a form of greenwashing? More than a third of the world’s largest companies have made net zero commitments, and many more have made environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. But how many of them will actually...
Insights from the Future of Climate Action conference Climate change is an urgent global concern that has prompted companies to develop comprehensive climate action plans, including strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While companies can easily...
ClimateCAP 2023 dives into the business implications of climate change ClimateCAP brings together MBA students, business leaders and experts from around the world to assess the implications of climate change for business and investment. At the summit, students gain a...
