Leading the charge: Energy Week at NC State and the path to a greener future
NC State’s fifth annual Energy Week began Sept. 30, with events highlighting the University’s energy use, research and opportunities in shaping a clean energy future.
Written by Myles Jackson, Correspondent for the Technician
Check out this article from the Technician covering our recent energy week event with Dr. Henry McKoy to discuss the clean energy transition. The article highlights lessons learned from the event as well as highlighting the work of the Business Sustainability Collaborative. Check out this excerpt from the article:
“According to Rachel Haynes, the manager of the Business Sustainability Collaborative, the initiative sought McKoy to highlight innovation within the energy industry.
“He embodies ‘Think and Do’ with everything he’s worked on,” Haynes said. “He’s responsible for dispersing a large sum of federal funds to various programs. Hearing about his career path leading up to his current role shows our students that the path is long, but it can lead to really amazing outcomes where you can have impacts on building a more sustainable future, especially in clean technology.”
The Business Sustainability Collaborative teaches a more inclusive model of sustainability through a holistic lens. The model is commonly referred to as a triple bottom-line approach that includes people, planets and profit. A Certified B Corporation, which signals a company meets a high standard of social and sustainability impact in accordance with students’ future businesses, is also taught. Students from all disciplines are welcome to attend any events.”
