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
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
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
Pathway to Carbon Neutrality Unveiled during Drawdown Georgia Launch Week
What will it take for the state of Georgia to reach a point of carbon neutrality? How can the state work towards this goal in an equitable way? These questions were at the heart of a research component of the Drawdown Georgia initiative, which began in the summer of 2019.
Scheller College MBA Student Bahar Gunes Brings Energy Sector Know-How to Drawdown Georgia
In this interview, Brandi Thompson, communications officer at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business (“Center”), sits down with Bahar Gunes, a first-year student in the Scheller College of Business’s Full-time MBA Program.