Four Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Members Make Major Moves on Sustainability in the State
Brightmark, Alternative Energy Southeast, Yamaha, and Ascend Elements announce investment and initiatives in Georgia
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.
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.
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.
Georgia’s EV Transition: The Plan for State-wide Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure plays a critical role in the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. A widespread and reliable charging infrastructure is important for businesses looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, attract and retain customers, create new revenue streams, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Striving to Power the World Sustainably: A Spotlight on Bo Quick (IE ’93)
In recognition of Georgia Tech’s SDG Action and Awareness Week (March 6-10, 2023), the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (Center) is pleased to share an interview with sustainable business leader Bo Quick.
Corporate Carbon Accounting
Corporate carbon accounting enables companies to identify and quantify their carbon footprint, set targets for emissions reduction, and track progress over time. Carbon accounting is increasingly becoming an essential tool for companies looking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and to meet the expectations of investors, customers, and regulators. Although the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol set a global standard for corporate accounting, numerous approaches have emerged as companies with diverse product lines face challenges in the accurate measurement of full supply-chain emissions.
Highlights from the Fall 2022 Business, Environment, and Society Speaker Series
The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (“Center”) launched the Business, Environment, and Society Speaker Series in 2016 to develop and strengthen the network of sustainability-minded students, faculty, staff, practitioners, and community members.
Business Strategies to Decarbonization
Our experts share key strategies that companies can use to meet ESG goals and reduce their carbon footprint. You will learn how to develop a holistic approach to decarbonization that aligns with your company's mission and values, while also considering the expectations of customers, investors, and regulators. Our speakers share insights on the latest trends and best practices in sustainable business strategies.
B.E.S Speaker Panel: Corporate Commitments to Net Zero
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B.E.S Speaker Panel: Corporate Commitments to Net Zero
Business Environment and Society Speaker Series presented by the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. Joined by Dr. Shannon Lloyd, Assistant Professor at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, and Jamie Alexander, Director, Drawdown labs at Project Drawdown. Event date November 30, 2022. The event explored research and the latest news and trends regarding quantitative scoping for Companies Net Zero goals and the use of Science Based Target Initiatives (SBTI’s).