The Erb Institute at the University of Michigan Challenges Largest-Ever Entering Class to Think Differently About Sustainability and Business. New Seminar Questions Siloed Approach to Business Strategy (pdf)
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Greenwash: Corporate Environmental Disclosure under Threat of Audit
Erb Faculty Member, Thomas P. Lyon, University of Michigan and John W. Maxwell, Indiana University ABSTRACT We develop an economic model of “greenwash,” in which a firm strategically discloses environmental information and an activist may audit and penalize the firm...
Water Resource Risk and Technology Investment under Uncertainty
By John Rice, Peter Adriaens, Gautam Kaul, Christian Lastoskie, Nate Troup, Oneida Ann Watson, and Pu Chen. Faculty Advisors: Professor Peter Adriaens, Professor Gautam Kaul, and Professor Michael Moore. In their research report, Water Resource Risk and Technology...
Institute Announces Green Job Creation Initiative.
"The Erb Institute ... Furthers Green Job Creation, Achieves Record Admissions Levels in 15th Anniversary Year
Detroit Radio Interviews Tom Lyon on Electric Future of the Big Three
Professor Tom Lyon talks about the future role of alternative fuel vehicles with WWJ radio. Hear the Interview:
Erb Students to Work With Michigan Entrepreneurs.
"Erb Institute at University of Michigan Launches Innovative Internship Program to Support Job Creation, Economic Renewal for Michigan."
Erb Interns Interviewed for Climate Corps story and promotional video.
Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corps: Read the story online
Boyne Mountain Environmental Sustainability Plan
By Eric Bruski, Leonore Hijazi, Lauren Hoffman, Laurel Martin, Geoff Michael, Imogen Taylor Abstract: Boyne Mountain Resort’s interest in adopting a comprehensive sustainability plan was driven by its history of environmental conservation, the growing risks to the...
Energy Efficiency: Opportunities, Challenges, and Potential Solutions
By Aparna Sundaram. Faculty advisors: Professor Tom Gladwin, Chair Professor Gautam Kaul Abstract: Energy efficiency undertakings create cost savings and public benefits. These cost savings provide owners/managers with opportunities to earn a return on their...
Accenture — Sustainability and its Impact on the Corporate Agenda
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is pleased to support Accenture in releasing Sustainability and its Impact on the Corporate Agenda. Accenture is one of over 200 global corporations among our members who have identified the business...