Georgia Tech Sustainability Experts Convene at Super South Conference
Leaders from Georgia Tech and across the sustainability ecosystem came together at the Super South Conference to explore bold, collaborative solutions to climate challenges. Faculty from the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Drawdown Georgia Business Compact members joined industry experts to share insights on clean energy, carbon markets, and the role of business in driving a more sustainable future.
Georgia Forestry Foundation Publishes Students’ Mass Timber Research
Graduate Sustainability Fellows at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business partnered with the Georgia Forestry Foundation to publish new research on mass timber construction in Georgia. Using Jamestown’s 619 Ponce as a case study, the report highlights how locally sourced, low-carbon materials can drive sustainable urban development, support economic growth, and position Georgia as a leader in mass timber innovation.
The Intersection Podcast: Honoring Over a Decade of Impact, Exploring the Future of Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech
Anuj Mehrotra, dean of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, joins The Intersection Podcast for a conversation with past and present faculty directors of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. Beril Toktay and Andre Calmon talk to Dean Mehrotra about the Center’s impact and explore the future for sustainable business education at Georgia Tech. The podcast highlights the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact. The consortium develops new business models to help companies be more profitable and sustainable – in ways that they couldn’t do alone.
Renewable Bioproducts Institute Names Titiksha Fernandes as Strategic Initiative Leader to Advance Business Integration
The Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) at Georgia Tech has appointed Titiksha Fernandes as a Strategic Initiative Leader to advance interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate innovation in the bioeconomy. This initiative will strengthen connections between RBI and the Scheller College of Business, creating new opportunities in circular economy research, sustainable materials, and entrepreneurship. By bridging science, business strategy, and industry engagement, the effort aims to translate cutting-edge sustainability research into real-world impact across Georgia and beyond.
Hope Among the Pines: A Field Tour in Southeast Georgia Reveals Forest Crisis, Presents Carbon Exchange as Solution
A field tour in Southeast Georgia brought together forestry experts, researchers, landowners, and businesses to examine the challenges facing Georgia’s forests, including hurricane damage and declining timber markets. Led by partners including the Georgia Forestry Foundation, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, Clemson University, and the University of Georgia, the tour highlighted the potential of a proposed Georgia Carbon Exchange to create a voluntary marketplace for high-quality carbon credits. The initiative aims to provide new economic incentives for private landowners to keep and manage forests, supporting carbon sequestration, rural economies, and long-term forest conservation across Georgia.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Accelerates Climate Action, Economic Impact
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact is accelerating climate solutions at scale by mobilizing Georgia’s business community to reduce emissions while creating economic value. Launched in 2021 as an initiative of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, the Compact now includes 80 member organizations committed to integrating sustainability into core business strategy.
Through a growing community of practice, innovative initiatives like the Georgia Carbon Exchange, energy management and emissions reporting support for small and mid-sized suppliers, and student-driven consulting and research, the Compact is turning collaboration into action. These efforts help businesses stay competitive, support landowners and local economies, and advance Georgia’s path toward net-zero emissions. By aggregating demand, aligning industry leaders, and investing in practical climate solutions, the Compact demonstrates how collective action can drive measurable environmental and economic impact across the state.
Bridging Theory and Practice: Insights from the 2025 Supply Chain Sustainability Symposium
In October, scholars and practitioners gathered in Atlanta for the fourth annual Symposium on Environmental and Social Sustainability in Supply Chains, co-hosted by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Info Session: New Energy Management & Reporting Course
Georgia Tech’s Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, in partnership with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), developed a new Energy Management & Reporting Executive Education Course. This custom course is a practical, four-month program designed for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs).
If you missed the live info session, you can now watch the full webinar recording
New Energy Management Course Aims to Keep Georgia SMEs Competitive
The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact are launching a free Energy Management and Reporting course to help Georgia SMEs stay competitive through improved efficiency, cost savings, and readiness for emerging emissions reporting requirements.
Building a Georgia Beyond Carbon: Inside the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact
The Drawdown Georgia Business Compact unites companies across the state to scale practical climate solutions for Georgia’s economy, environment, and communities. Learn how 80+ member businesses—from startups to global brands—are collaborating toward a net-zero future by 2050.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact and Partners to Establish State-Specific Forest Carbon Exchange
Georgia Tech’s Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, in collaboration with the Georgia Forestry Foundation and UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry, is leading an innovative effort to create a Georgia-grown forest carbon exchange. This first-of-its-kind, state-specific initiative connects small-acreage landowners with companies seeking high-quality carbon credits—keeping both the economic benefits and climate impact close to home.
Supported by the U.S. Forest Service and activated through the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, the project builds on Georgia’s natural strengths in forestry while addressing urgent challenges. Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation of more than 1.4 million acres of forest and recent mill closures that have reduced timber markets, landowners face mounting financial pressures. By piloting a voluntary carbon market designed for Georgia, the initiative provides new income opportunities for rural communities while ensuring buyers receive vetted, high-integrity carbon credits.
From Trash to Treasure: Practicum Student Team Identifies Opportunities to Turn Waste into Biogas
Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business MBA students in the Sustainable Business Consulting Practicum partnered with Brightmark to explore new ways to source feedstocks for renewable natural gas (RNG). By analyzing underutilized waste streams, the student team identified opportunities to transform organic waste into profitable, climate-positive energy solutions. Their recommendations will help Brightmark advance its vision of a world without waste while supporting Georgia’s path to net zero emissions by 2050.
Sustainability on Tap: Practicum Helps Brewery Plot Course for Reducing Emissions
MBA students from Georgia Tech’s Sustainable Business Consulting Practicum partnered with Creature Comforts Brewing Co. to develop actionable strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions. The project provided real-world insights into supply chain sustainability, energy use, and fleet electrification—demonstrating the power of collaboration between future business leaders and Compact members.
Markets & Momentum: Drawdown Georgia Business Compact’s David Eady Featured on TAG’s “Sustainability Talk” Podcast Highlighting How Business Drives Georgia’s Clean Energy Future
Georgia Businesses Lead the Charge in Clean Energy Innovation
In the latest episode of TAG’s Sustainability Talk podcast, industry leaders spotlight Georgia’s growing role as a national hub for clean energy and sustainable innovation. With over $28 billion invested and 30,000 jobs created in clean manufacturing, the state’s business community is powering a bold shift toward decarbonization. Experts from the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact highlight the strength of regional resources, collaborative initiatives, and market-driven solutions—like advance market commitments—that are transforming Georgia’s energy landscape. From sustainable aviation fuel to energy-efficient housing, companies are future-proofing their operations while creating economic opportunity. Discover why Georgia is emerging as a cleantech leader and how your business can be part of the solution.
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.
Super South Summit Features Drawdown Georgia Business Compact and Georgia Tech Climate Impact
The sustainability community from Georgia and beyond came out in full force to share the latest innovations in the space at the first Super South. Georgia Tech was well represented at the summit for climate innovation and impact, with conference organizational support and co-sponsorship provided by the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, an initiative of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (Center) at the Scheller College of Business.
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.