Our mission is to foster a transition to a clean, sustainable, and prosperous economy. We apply our unique interdisciplinary expertise and engage in collaborations among businesses, universities, and policymakers to advance research, education, and innovative solutions for business sustainability and regional competitiveness.

Business is a key change agent in society’s response to environmental concerns. Mobilizing the financial, technological, and organizational resources of business is crucial in accelerating this response. The Center aims to understand the interactions between business and environmental issues in order to facilitate the transformation of business practice and culture, and enhance decision making processes.