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.
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’s Sustainability Milestones on Its Third Anniversary
Business collective fosters collaboration to take action toward net-zero carbon emissions
Connecting Communities Through Food, Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Member Retaaza Bridges Gaps in the Food Supply Chain
Company’s scaled solution simultaneously gets food from farmers to those who need it most and addresses the massive problem of food waste in Georgia agriculture
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.
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.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Celebrates First Anniversary
Forty-four organizations (and counting) unite to scale business solutions that will help Georgia reach net zero carbon emissions.
Drawdown Georgia Releases Equity Opportunities Report
Georgia Tech researchers and consultants publish recommendations from community partners and stakeholders on advancing equity and inclusivity in climate solutions.
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Launches the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact
The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (“Center”) at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is launching on October 21, 2021 the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact (“Compact”)
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Contributes “Beyond Carbon” Perspectives to National Academy Publication
The Scheller College of Business and the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business are thrilled to have contributed to this paper, the research behind it, and to the overall Drawdown Georgia project as a model for state-wide action on carbon reduction.
Equity Implications of Drawdown Georgia’s Carbon Solutions Presented at Just Energy Summit
From September 28 to October 2, the Just Energy Summit gave individuals working against environmental injustices the opportunity to gather virtually to discuss equity as it relates to clean energy and climate action.