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Nov 4, 2019

VF Purpose-driven Business Speaker Series with Reggie Miller

BSC Associate, Hannah Stone, reflects on her interview with Reggie Miller, Global VP of Inclusion and Diversity at VF Corporation and shares how she learned that listening is the first step in building a purpose-driven company.

Mar 13, 2019

It’s B Corp Month at NC State, in North Carolina and Around the World

March is B Corp Month in the United States and Canada, a month dedicated to celebrating Certified B Corps and the B Corp community. The goal of B Corp Month is to celebrate the movement and spread the word.

Mar 8, 2019

VF Purpose Driven Speaker Series Conversation with Roian Atwood

A student perspective on having the opportunity to have a conversation with Roian Atwood, the Director of Sustainability for Wrangler and Lee Brand Jeans.

Nov 11, 2018

BSC Director Jessica Thomas Recognized for Work Promoting Triple Bottom Line Principles

Jessica Thomas is one of four individuals recognized by the North Carolina Business Council at its Second Annual Leadership in Visionary Enterprise Awards Luncheon.

Jun 28, 2017

Students from Across NC Participate in 2017 Spring B Corp Clinic

The Spring B Corp Clinic brought together students from all over North Carolina to help various organizations with their B Certified status. Read about the many projects and sustainable solutions that students and professionals developed throughout the clinic with local companies.

May 29, 2015

Apple, Google, Facebook warn against NC renewable energy freeze

The three computing and internet giants have signed on to a letter supporting the state's current renewable energy targets.

May 11, 2015

Waste to Green recognized for environmental impact

Waste to Green, a minority and woman-owned electronics recycling company, made the “B Corp Best for the Environment” list for the second year in a row. The company works with individuals and businesses to make sure that electronics are disposed of in the most environmentally and socially responsible way possible.

May 6, 2015

Will NC lawmakers set a higher standard for business?

A proposed House bill would establish legal status for benefit corporations in North Carolina.

Apr 21, 2015

North Carolina Sustainability Center passes the torch to Poole College’s Sustainability Initiative

The North Carolina Sustainability Center (NCSC) on April 21 officially transferred its role as an online sustainability community to the Sustainability Initiative at the NC State University Poole College of Management which will continue NCSC’s work through its newly launched […]

Mar 4, 2015

NC GreenPower tests new focus on solar for schools & community

NC GreenPower is piloting two new programs that will shift its focus toward development of community solar projects at schools across the state.