News from Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business

We are proud to be funders of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business . Here are a few recent updates they provided to us:

Annual Report

The Center supports Scheller College’s vision of being a global leader in education, research, and inclusive innovation to advance business and improve the human condition. It empowers the leaders of tomorrow to create sustainable businesses and communities. The 2023-24 Annual Report includes stories about student success, faculty research, collective impact initiatives, and more. Read the report.

Scheller's MBA Net Impact Chapter Recognized

Scheller College’s Net Impact MBA Chapter was selected as the 2023-24 U.S. Graduate Chapter of the Year. Awards are given to chapters demonstrating dedication to Net Impact’s mission to inspire and equip emerging leaders to build a more just and sustainable world. Five chapters (among 300 global chapters) are honored annually. Emily Bodiford, MBA ’23, said, “This recognition underscores our commitment to driving positive change and creating lasting impact within our community and beyond.” Read the article.

Equity in Sunshine

Amanda Ehrenhalt, an industrial and systems engineering major who is committed to sustainability on campus and in her future career, shares lessons learned from a transformative summer internship with Renewvia Solar Africa. The internship solidified Amanda’s desire to pursue a career that can make a more equitable and sustainable world. Read the reflection.

Beril Toktay on Scheller Business Insights

Scheller Business Insights is a dynamic video series that highlights the innovative thought leadership of Scheller faculty. In a recent episode, Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Faculty Director,?Beril Toktay, defines net zero and discusses some ways to alleviate climate change by reducing carbon emissions to the point of net zero emissions. Watch the video.