On Wednesday, May 9, the Erb Institute hosted the Sustainable Brands Networking Reception at the Waterview Loft in Detroit. This gathering of the sustainability community in Detroit and greater Michigan served as an opportunity to create connections between...
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Making way for business sustainability in Cuba
An interview by staff writer - Allison Burtka A delegation of researchers, professors and ministry employees from the Centro de Investigaciones Psicológicas y Sociológicas (CIPS; the Center for Psychological and Sociological Research) and the Centro Félix Varela in...
A perspective from the first student-led impact investing fund
Each year, Erb Institute students join various clubs at the University of Michigan, the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. One club that many Erb students join sits at the intersection of business and sustainability: the Social...
Forward momentum at the Bonn climate conference – Erb student experiences COP23
The University of Michigan, as a Research and Independent Non-Governmental Research Organization (RINGO), sent a delegation to COP23. The team included 12 graduate students from across the university, including van der Schaft, who is studying sustainable systems,...
Solar Energy Technology in Mexico’s Coastal Regions | Erb Institute Impact Project
Using solar energy technology to address the global water crisis At the Erb Institute, our students collaborate with students across campus—from both other schools and other programs. By nature, they are curious and driven to make a difference in the world using their...
The hundred people behind your favorite pair of jeans
Have you ever stopped to think about how many people were involved in making the clothes you buy? Chances are you have heard about or read The Travels of a T-shirt in a Global Economy or listened to Planet Money’s piece on making a t-shirt. Both are incredibly...
New Erb Institute Toolbox | Climate Change Strategies for Detroit Small Businesses – A Q&A with Managing Director, Terry Nelidov
The Erb Institute partnered with the Detroit Climate Action Collaborative (DCAC) to produce the toolbox Climate Change Strategies for Detroit Small Businesses. This newest toolbox in the Erb Institute’s Sustainability Management Toolbox series lays out four broad...
Sustainable Business News – Global Change – 4/7/2018 – 4/13/2018
Each week, the Erb Institute shares a collection of news and updates regarding business sustainability. This month, the Erb Institute blog and social media are focusing on one of the Erb Institute thought leadership areas: Global change. Sustainable Business News –...
Climate resilience and agricultural prosperity
Before joining the Erb ranks, I worked as managing partner for my family’s cherry and apple farm in Traverse City, Mich. Farmers love to tell stories, especially stories about dramatic, devastating weather events. As the sixth generation to lead our business, I grew...
Sustainable Business News – Global Change – 3/31/2018 – 4/6/2018
Each week, the Erb Institute shares a collection of news and updates regarding business sustainability. This month, the Erb Institute blog and social media are focusing on one of the Erb Institute thought leadership areas: Global change. Sustainable Business News -...