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.
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.
Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Spotlights New Report and New Tools for Renewable Natural Gas in December Stakeholder Meeting
The Compact’s Renewable Natural Gas Working Group learns key findings from the RNG Georgia Market Mobilization Report, hears from industry experts on accelerating RNG adoption, and explores interactive GIS map of RNG resources
Forum Illuminates Relationship Between Healthcare and Sustainability
Triniece Smith wears two hats: administrative professional by day and graduate student in public health by night. A recent forum hosted at Georgia Tech gave her the chance to learn how two of her interests, sustainability and healthcare, intersect. In a reflection, Triniece shares what she learned about the impact of the environment on healthcare, and vice versa.
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 Members Announce Advances in Materials Circularity
CompostNow, Better Earth, and YKK introduce initiatives focused on reducing waste and maximizing resources
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.