"The biggest issues in supply chains seemed to be not what tools to use in agricultural transformation or measurement, but rather something far more fundamental: communication."For sustainability initiatives in food retail, do the largest hurdles lie in the supply...
Rapidly advancing developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), a category of computer science, hold immense promise for helping to solve complex sustainability problems such as climate change. But uncertainties loom about AI’s potential ill effects on...
People with disabilities constitute the largest minority group, at an estimated one in six people globally, but their needs often are overlooked. Businesses and other organizations that aim to be more inclusive might opt to create an environment where these people’s...
International Women's Day was first started in 1911 and has since grown to become a global day celebrating the "social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women." At the Erb Institute, our mission is to create a social and environmentally sustainable...
When you realize, it’s not just you. Shedding light on gender and navigating academiaOr how two professors are bringing awareness and a voice to gender issues in higher education: Erb Staffer Carolyn Kwant talks with Sara Soderstrom, Asst. Professor, University of...
As the United States endures the longest shutdown in its history, Americans are getting a taste of life without government. The absence of some services are clearly visible, such as a buildup of trash at national parks or longer lines at airport security checkpoints....
The Erb Institute sat down with Erb Seminar speaker and BSR Manager Ouida Chichester to talk about the business case for human rights. Through her work with BSR, Ouida has worked with many companies to improve their human rights policies. In the video, she digs into...
Erb Institute students have many opportunities to pursue short- and long-term projects to both further their career goals and have a positive impact on the world. One of those opportunities is Ross Open Road. Ross Open Road supports social entrepreneurs across the...
Shift is the leading center of expertise on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. As a mission-driven organization, Shift works with companies, governments and other agents of change—around the globe—to help build a world where business gets done...
"The environmental movement has come a long way, spurring government policies and embedding sustainable practices into business. However, one area we have not been able to transform effectively is consumer behavior. Although the movement has grown over time, the...