Closing the Loop: The Business Case for Plastic Circularity
The Plastics Circularity Initiative seeks to transform how businesses across Georgia approach plastic use, disposal, and recycling. Our mission aligns with Drawdown Georgia's broader goals of reducing carbon emissions and fostering a sustainable, circular economy. This booklet serves as a reference for Drawdown GA Business Compact, providing insights into practical, impactful ways to implement plastic circularity within various industries.
Even Amid Changing Political Climate, Sustainability Remains Essential to Smart Business Strategy
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact – more than 60 members strong – leverages the collective impact of the Georgia business community to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the state through a just, prosperous, and sustainable transition.
In a new article, the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact outlines how climate commitment is becoming essential to competitive advantage, innovation, and long-term profitability. In fact despite political shifts, 76% of business leaders say they’re increasing investment in sustainability and CSR efforts in 2025. Read how Compact members are navigating today’s landscape and leading the way ahead of Super South Summit.
Smart Stormwater: Practical Solutions for a Resilient Future
Explore how smart stormwater design can build a more resilient future in this video featuring Brandy Hall, founder of Shades of Green Permaculture. Learn how her team transforms landscapes through permaculture principles that restore the water cycle, enhance soil fertility, and support native, functional plant communities. Discover practical solutions like swales, rain gardens, and site-specific plantings that not only manage water but also boost ecological resilience. Whether you're a homeowner, planner, or sustainability professional, this session offers actionable insights for designing with nature.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Sets Sights on Supply Chain Decarbonization and Strategies to Support Companies Working to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions
Representing a major focus for 2025, the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact (Compact) is developing programs and kicking off outreach to key stakeholders to leverage collective impact on one of the biggest challenges for companies in meeting their carbon emission goals.
Unlocking Georgia’s Landfill Potential for Renewable Natural Gas
Georgia has a unique opportunity to leverage its landfill resources to produce renewable natural gas (RNG), offering significant economic and environmental benefits for the state’s energy sector. By converting landfill gas into a clean, marketable energy source, Georgia can enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create new business opportunities in the growing RNG market.
Values-Based Food Procurement in Georgia
Many businesses prefer the term values-based food procurement over local food procurement because it aligns purchasing decisions with a broader range of strategic priorities beyond just geographic proximity. While local procurement focuses on sourcing from nearby suppliers to support regional economies, values-based procurement integrates key business goals such as sustainability, supply chain resilience, ethical labor practices, environmental stewardship, and diversity in sourcing.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Spotlights New Report and New Tools for Renewable Natural Gas in December Stakeholder Meeting
The Compact’s Renewable Natural Gas Working Group learns key findings from the RNG Georgia Market Mobilization Report, hears from industry experts on accelerating RNG adoption, and explores interactive GIS map of RNG resources
Fueling the Future: Georgia Tech and Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Convene Experts to Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Southeast
Promise for Southeast to emerge as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel production
Demand Response
Dive in to a discussion of our Clean Electricity Transitions webinar series with this session focused on demand response (DR)—a critical strategy for managing energy use and building a more resilient grid in Georgia. This video features insights from Dr. Marilyn Brown of Georgia Tech together with Southern Company’s Carley Goff and Jeff Smith who break down what demand response is, how companies are successfully implementing it, and why it's essential for Georgia’s clean energy future.
Deploying Onsight Solar
Dive into a session of our Clean Electricity Transitions webinar series and get expert insights into deploying onsite solar solutions. This video brings together top voices in the field to share best practices and real-world strategies for accelerating your clean energy goals. Hear from Zac Powell of Cherry Street Energy, Thatcher Young of Velo Solar, and Isaac Panzarella from the U.S. DOE Southeast Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership. Whether you're just starting your solar journey or looking to scale your efforts, this session is packed with valuable guidance to help you make the most of onsite solar.
Driving Social Impact with Renewable Energy
Discover how renewable energy can do more than power your operations—it can power positive change. In this video, meet Sol Systems and learn how they’re helping corporations and their suppliers advance clean electricity goals across Georgia. Explore innovative strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders in renewable energy procurement, including tailored Community Investment Programs that drive social impact. Sol Systems also breaks down smart approaches to reducing supply chain emissions, from one-on-one supplier support to scalable, opt-in procurement programs.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Convenes Compact Members to Evaluate Clean Electricity Demand and Encourage Collective Action in the State
The Compact’s Clean Energy Working Group fosters information sharing on clean electricity sourcing options in Georgia in order to effectively harness the power of collective action on climate change
Georgia Bikes - Exploring Active Transportation
Tune in to this engaging conversation with Georgia Bikes to explore how you can energize your team around active transportation. This video offers practical tips and creative strategies to encourage biking, walking, and other sustainable commuting options at your workplace. Whether you're looking to boost employee wellness, reduce your organization's carbon footprint, or simply create a more dynamic and connected team culture, this session provides the inspiration and tools to get started. Watch now and learn how to make active commuting a part of your workplace culture.
From Municipalities to Manufacturers, Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Member Cherry Street Energy Streamlines Solar with On-Site Solution
Provider helps partner companies green their energy consumption and meet their larger sustainability goals by removing barriers to solar installation.
IRA Tax Transferability: Market Opportunities
Explore the evolving world of clean energy finance in this must-watch video from the Truist team. Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is transforming the landscape with a rapidly growing tax credit transfer market. Find out how organizations can now monetize renewable energy, fleet electrification, and energy efficiency investments by selling tax credits for cash. The video breaks down recent IRS and U.S. Treasury guidance, explains how tax credit sales work—including outright sales and forward purchase agreements—and highlights who’s buying, from major corporations to insurers. Discover how your business can benefit financially while supporting the clean energy transition.
Racial Equity in Supply Chains
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, an initiative of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, hosted a discussion, “Racial Equity in Supply Chains,” part of the Climate Leadership Webinar Series.
EMPOWER: Catalyzing Workplace Charging
Curious about how your organization can lead the charge in sustainable transportation? Watch this video on EMPOWER, an equity-focused EV charging initiative by Clean Cities Georgia. You'll learn how EMPOWER is helping workplaces across the U.S. install EV charging infrastructure—with up to $2,000 in free technical assistance available. Get expert insights on site planning, feasibility, implementation strategies, and funding opportunities.
Google’s Strategy for 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
Reid Spolek shares insights on Google's impressive journey to secure over 80 agreements within just 12 years to generate around 10 GW of clean energy. Learn more about the strategies the company developed to transition entirely to 24/7 carbon-free energy on all grids by 2030.
Joining the Farm-to-Business Movement: Success Stories & Strategies
Co-hosted by the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, Georgia ACRE Collective & The Common Market Southeast
Interested in incorporating more local food into your company's dining options? This webinar shares insights on how other companies in Atlanta have made this possible and the numerous benefits to your ESG, DEI, and climate efforts.
Climate Solutions Spotlight
Meet two cutting-edge companies at the forefront of climate action. Joe Mearman (Energy Efficient Technologies) and Tristam Coffin (êffecterra) share their innovative strategies for helping companies and organizations lower their emissions.