Real. Good. Business.
We're an academic initiative that unites students, faculty and industry leaders with a shared vision: to use business as a driver for positive change.
Student Opportunities
We prepare students to become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow. Explore our opportunities, including the world-renowned B Corp Clinic.
Industry Engagement
We partner with real companies to put leading-edge sustainable business practices into action – and they see the benefits in the bottom line.
Career Development
Our students get hands-on experience working with faculty and industry leaders to champion socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
Graduate Business Sustainability Certificate
We’re a Leader in the B Corp Movement
NC State Poole College is home to the leading B Impact Team model, the B Corp Clinic! The Business Sustainability Collaborative launched B Academics, a global organization focused on advancing research, teaching and engagement related to B Corps and benefit corporations.
Our final B Corp Clinic semester spotlight company is @firsthandfoods! Firsthand Foods connects local farmers who raise their animals humanely and sustainably to restaurants, retailers, and consumers. They are on a mission to create a transparent and equitable food system that benefits both farmers and consumers. 🌱
This semester, we’ll be supporting Firsthand Foods as they work toward achieving their B Corp recertification. Their commitment to sustainable agriculture and community impact is a perfect example of how businesses can drive positive change in the food industry.
A warm welcome to the Firsthand Foods team—your passion for local, ethical food systems will undoubtedly enrich our collective efforts! 🌟
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Next up for this semester’s B Corp Clinic spotlight is @raleighfounded! Raleigh Founded is a vibrant entrepreneurial community empowering purpose-driven businesses to make a positive impact. With shared workspaces designed to foster collaboration, they’re creating an environment where startups thrive, driving long-term job growth and social good. 🌍
We’re so excited to support their journey as they continue to inspire courageous and mindful action, cultivating change across industries. Welcome to the Clinic, Raleigh Founded! Your commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and creating a better world aligns perfectly with our mission.
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We are excited to spotlight @dore as a participant in our B Corp Clinic this semester! DORÉ embodies a modern French approach to skincare, emphasizing simplicity and sustainability. Founded by Garance Doré and Emily Yeston, this innovative brand is dedicated to transparency and environmental stewardship, ensuring all products are certified Plastic Neutral through their partnership with rePurpose Global. 🌱
We’re thrilled to support DORÉ on their journey as they continue to revolutionize skincare. Welcome to the Clinic, DORÉ! Your commitment to clean, effective beauty aligns perfectly with our mission! ✨
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Shoutout to all our amazing coaches in the B Corp Clinic this semester! Your guidance and dedication is making a huge impact on our students and clients this semester. We appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you! 🌟
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A huge thank you from the BSC team to Dr. Henry McCoy for joining us during NC State Energy Week to speak about the clean energy transition! We learned so much and had a great time!
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Our BSC Director @jyinkathomas had the amazing opportunity to guest speak on the latest episode of the Beyond the B Podcast! She and the Beyond the B team discuss how B Academics helps to grow the B Corp movement. Check out Episode #11 of Beyond the B wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 4:30 pm on Zoom to hear from Jen McFarland in our Career Speaker Series! Jen McFarland is the founder of Marit Digital, where she partners with small businesses and teams as they plan, assess, and improve the digital solutions that help them succeed. She’s also a double Wolfpack alumni with an undergraduate degree in Textiles & Apparel Business Management and an M.S. in Technical Communication. Learn more and sign up using the link on our story, see you there!
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Huge thank you to Tony Pease for joining our MBA PACKed Saturday course to guest lecture on innovation and entrepreneurship and share his journey as an entrepreneur! We had so much fun hearing and learning from him!
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Grace Agnello is a senior at NC State University majoring in Natural Resources Policy and Administration with a minor in Renewable Energy Assessment. This past summer, she had an internship with Deriva Energy (formerly Duke Energy Renewables) as a Development Intern on their Greenfield Development Team. Click the link on our story to read more about her experience!
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Join the Business Sustainability Collaborative on October 3rd from 11:30-1:00 at Albright Entrepreneurship Garage for NC State Energy Week as we welcome Dr. Henry McKoy for an insightful conversation on Leading the Clean Energy Transition! Malhar Shah, Founder and CEO of microWatt, and Jenkins MBA and BSC Associate Alumni, will facilitate this fireside chat style conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an expert in the field as we explore the future of clean energy and its impact on our communities. Click the link on our story to learn more and register!
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