- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Dow Joins Forces with Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability to Expand Sustainability Literacy through Online Education Series https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/176586?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/176586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/176586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Dow Joins Forces with Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability to Expand Sustainability Literacy through Online Education Series&body=ESG News from University of Michigan: Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/176586?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # Dow Joins Forces with Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability to Expand Sustainability Literacy through Online Education Series Apr 12, 2018 11:00 AM ET Campaign: [Business Sustainability for Practitioners](/news/campaign/business-sustainability-practitioners) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/dow_47552152960-apphero-forest-sustainability-743x235.png) In celebration of Earth Day, The Dow Chemical Company and the Erb Institute of University of Michigan are partnering to host the inaugural [Elements of Sustainability Series](https://consumer.dow.com/en-us/who-we-are/sustainability/elements-of-sustainability.html), a free online education event taking place April 16-20, with webinars posted daily at 3 p.m. ET. The week-long webinar series will explore the fundamentals of sustainability as seven renowned academics share their expert insights on the leading global challenges shaping the future of business, society and sustainability. “Our aim is to educate and empower participants to think critically and creatively about sustainability’s role in all aspects of their life, whether it be within their organizations or their homes,” said Erica Ocampo, sustainability strategy manager for Dow Consumer Solutions and organizer of the webinar series. “The more people who actively incorporate sustainable thinking into their everyday lives, the greater chance we have to create long-lasting positive change.” Webinars will go live at 3 p.m. ET each day and share the presenters’ unique perspectives, experiences and research in sustainability and business: - April 16: A Brief History of Sustainability and Business Transformation presented by Dr. Sara Soderstrom, University of Michigan and Reducing Environmental Impacts Using Life Cycle Assessment presented by Dr. Jeremiah Johnson, NC State - April 17: The Follies of Neoliberalism: A Sustainability-Oriented Approach to Business and Society presented by Dr. Tima Bansal, Ivey Business School - April 18: Climate Change: How to Tackle a Wicked Problem presented by Dr. Daniel Vermeer, Duke University and Consumer Perceptions and Behavior presented by Dr. Kaitlin Raimi, University of Michigan - April 19: Decision-Making for the Triple-Bottom-Line presented by Dr. Joe Arvai, University of Michigan - April 20: The Next Phase of Business Sustainability presented by Dr. Andrew Hoffman, University of Michigan The Erb Institute is the University of Michigan’s sustainability partnership between the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. Dow’s partnership with the Erb Institute aims to serve as a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation, demonstrating its mission to join forces with like-minded institutions as part of [Dow’s 2025 Sustainability Goals](https://www.dow.com/en-us/science-and-sustainability/2025-sustainability-goals). “The webinar series highlights the importance of collaboration between sustainability and business leaders,” said Joe Arvai, director of the Erb Institute and presenter. “This is another important step towards fostering a culture of idea sharing across both communities.” To register for the Elements of Sustainability Series, read more about the presenters and explore the topics of their webinars, please visit [consumer.dow.com/sustainabilityelements](http://consumer.dow.com/sustainabilityelements). 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