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Jan 16, 2024

Annual “Doing Good with OM and OR” Workshop focused on making an impact on society

On Friday, November 17th, the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative hosted its 3rd annual Doing Good with OM and OR Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to build research connections and promote the increasing amount of work occurring in the fields of OM and OR that is focused on making a societal impact. 

Nov 27, 2023

Professors of Practice Drive Learning and Innovation

Written by Sam Gunnells The Poole College of Management creates high-impact learning opportunities for students that prepare them for success, wherever they land. The real-world experience of Poole’s professors of… 

Oct 16, 2023

BSC Director Joins Stanford Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Business Sustainability Collaborative is excited to announce that our director, Jessica Yinka Thomas has recently been appointed a member of the Board of Directors for the Stanford Alumni Association… 

Apr 24, 2023

Jessica Yinka Thomas featured in AgBiome Under The Microscope Podcast

Check out this new podcast Under The Microscope by AgBiome featuring our Director, Jessica Yinka Thomas. 

Feb 20, 2023

Assessing Standards for ESG Disclosures: A Q&A with Affiliate D. Scott Showalter

Analysis Group Vice President John Drum and Manager Shelby Cameron spoke with NC State Prof. D. Scott Showalter about whether and how reporting practices and requirements should change for ESG disclosures and reporting. 

ESG logo Safer Sustainability: Mitigating Today’s Escalating ESG Risks

Jul 1, 2022

Safer Sustainability: Mitigating Today’s Escalating ESG Risks

Companies around the world are learning that making strides in only one ESG category doesn’t cut it, and that when it comes to their sustainability efforts, a lot is at stake. 

Mark Beasley

Apr 12, 2022

The Role of Risk Management in Sustainability Efforts

Enterprise risk management plays into many aspects of business, including sustainability. Mark Beasley explores this more in this article. 

Tlm Kraft

Apr 12, 2022

Motivating Supplier Social Responsibility

Poole professor Tim Kraft discusses socially responsible practices and why it’s more important than ever for global brands. 

B Lab Podcast

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.  

Refining B Corp Success

Jan 9, 2022

Refining B Corp Success

In light of the business community’s ongoing emphasis on promoting environmental and social good, more companies are intent on certifying as Benefit Corporations (B Corps). NC State professors conducted exploratory research to find out more about how they differ from other entrepreneurial ventures.