Drawdown Georgia Business Compact and Partners to Establish State-Specific Forest Carbon Exchange
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.
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.
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’s Sustainability Milestones on Its Third Anniversary
Business collective fosters collaboration to take action toward net-zero carbon emissions
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
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Hosts Expert Workshop on Georgia-Grown Forest Carbon Removals to Educate and Empower Compact Members
The Compact’s Forest Carbon Working Group brings together key marketplace and educational leaders to address maximizing carbon removal, new economic opportunities for landowners, and protecting biodiversity in the state
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Marks Second Anniversary with Significant Wins
The business collective has grown more than 40% in a year, with 62 organizations committing to taking action toward net zero carbon emissions.
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.