University of Michigan: Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability
University of Michigan: Erb Institute | Business for Sustainability
Appeal of Residential Solar Photovoltaics – Does Framing Matter?
If residential solar photovoltaics (PV) were adopted more widely in the United States, they could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But consumers balk at high up-front costs, even if energy savings would later offset those costs. A group of researchers led by former Erb Research Fellow Kimberly Wolske set out to study how different framing strategies affect PV’s appeal.
Research & Reports
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC Selected for 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Recognizing Commitment to Advancing Women in the Workplace
The 2019 Gender-Equality Index highlights 230 firms that are trailblazers in their commitment to transparency in workplace gender reporting
Awards & Rankings
DSM
DSM
How DSM is Embracing The Sustainable Development Goals
As the world's largest food ingredient supplier and vitamin producer, Netherlands-based DSM has a clear interest in global nutrition. The company long has had an outward-looking approach to the subject, having signed a partnership with the United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) back in 2007 and setting up its own Nutrition Improvement Program.
Corporate Responsibility
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy
More Than 250 Veteran-Friendly Employers Recognized at Award Ceremony
More Michigan employers are focusing on recruiting, training and retaining military veterans under a public-private partnership led by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). This year’s Rising Star Award winner was Consumers Energy, which was recognized for its novel approaches to veteran recruiting and hiring, including implementing senior leader training for veteran mental health issues and awareness.
Awards & Rankings
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC Financial Services Group
PNC: Setting the Record Straight on Four Myths about the Workforce
Over the past three decades, experts have had much to say about the changing workforce and the future of work. While trending topics vary over time, one thing is clear: talent– having the right people in the right roles at the right companies – is more important than ever.
Corporate Responsibility
Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated
What The Duck? How Aflac Balances Purpose And Profit: My Q&A With Catherine Hernandez-Blades
As one of America’s largest supplemental insurance companies, it’s no surprise Aflac has positioned itself at the forefront of the insurance industry, proving to the world this highly-reputable brand is here to stay. With wildly popular campaigns including the launch of the well-recognized Aflac Duck at CES, the company continues to reach new heights from its humble beginnings in the 1950s.
Corporate Responsibility
National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM)
National Association for Environmental Management (NAEM)
Corporate EHS and Sustainability Leaders Strengthen the Focus on Impact and Execution
While shiny new sustainability projects continue to draw attention from the media, NAEM’s recent trends report revealed a new rubric for sustainability performance within companies. The criteria: alignment with the business strategy, integration into business operations, and achieving measurable results.
Research & Reports
Business Call to Action (BCtA)
Business Call to Action (BCtA)
A Message to Entrepreneurs: This Is About Missing Entire Markets, Not Just Marketing Opportunities
Sahba Sobhani is a Global Programme Advisor-Private Sector in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), UN Development Programme (UNDP). He provides programme support and policy advice on private sector development issues and technical oversight for UNDP’s multi-stakeholder initiatives including the Business Call to Action Initiative, the Connecting Business Initiative and the G20 Global Platform on Inclusive Business. Previously, he managed two key UNDP private sector initiatives. He is a graduate of Yale University and the Fletcher School of Diplomacy (USA).
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