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Nov 19, 2022

NC State Receives Gold Rating for Sustainability

NC State University has earned a Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). 

Nov 8, 2022

Burt’s Bees: Rooted in Sustainability

The Clorox Company Senior Director of Sustainability Paula Alexander speaks in Fall MBA 582: Sustainability and Business 

Sep 14, 2022

The Business of Sustainability

Jessica Thomas, director of the Poole College Business Sustainability Collaborative, discusses plans on integrating sustainability across Poole College, including a proposal for a 12-credit graduate business sustainability certificate. 

Aug 6, 2022

Fitts-Woolard Hall Achieves LEED Silver for Sustainability

NC State University’s Fitts-Woolard Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Silver level. 

Apr 20, 2022

Meet the 2022 NC State Sustainability Award Winners

Meet the members of the Pack who's efforts in helping sustainability spread have not gone unnoticed, and learn what they've been up to! 

Feb 24, 2022

New Podcast with B Lab Features BSC Director Jessica Thomas

It is the Business Sustainability Collaborative's pleasure to announce that our director Jessica Thomas has been featured on a new podcast special series by B Labs and Finding Humanity.  

May 25, 2021

B Lab Welcomes Jessica Yinka Thomas to Standards Advisory Council

BSC Director Jessica Yinka Thomas has been nominated to the B Lab Standards Advisory Council (SAC), an independent governing body tasked with developing and overseeing the application of B Corp standards. The SAC plays a critical role in the B Corp community and the broader efforts to define performance expectations for businesses on social and environmental issues. 

May 3, 2021

Meet the 2021 NC State Sustainability Award Winners

The NC State Sustainability Council has selected 6 individuals and departments to be recognized for outstanding achievement in sustainability on campus, in the community, or globally. 

May 3, 2021

NC State Ranks Globally For Sustainability Impact

Times Higher Education Impact has ranked NC State No. 1 in the U.S and No. 6 in the world on the goal of "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" related to Sustainable Development Goal 9. 

Mar 16, 2021

Agents For Change: Black Excellence in the NC State Sustainability Community

Representation matters. It is important for us to bring to the forefront stories of Black excellence, particularly on campus.  Black History Month is designed to recognize and acknowledge the tremendous contribution the African American community has provided. As we embrace Black History Month this year, it is important to acknowledge Black change agents in the NC State community who are actively advocating for an economically viable, environmentally sound and socially just campus community.