Erb Institute

Erb Professor-in-Residence Stu Hart's latest book, Beyond Shareholder Primacy: Remaking Capitalism for a Sustainable Future, is a call to consciousness—and action—for all of us. Join us for a Virtual Q&A with Stu tomorrow from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM on Zoom: myumi.ch/DrzJQ

This new @MichiganRoss Executive Education program brings together business and sustainability experts to provide the essential climate and sustainability skills needed by every board member in today's rapidly evolving board rooms. Learn more: bit.ly/3TZajVY

As corporate commitments to stakeholder justice have peaked in recent years, two student researchers investigate what justice means for business. Read more: myumi.ch/W56A5

Today is the kick off of Ross Climate Week! RCW is organized by Ross and Erb students who are passionate about climate and sustainability. Students are hosting series of interactive sessions from 3/18 - 3/26. Register here: myumi.ch/ZD6X3

Today is #GivingBlueday! Please join us in our commitment to create a sustainable world through the power of business! This year, donations go toward #ErbFellows, our undergraduate program! myumi.ch/9gPp9

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA and dual-degree students from the @ErbInstitute connect to discuss their experiences with sustainability at #MichiganRoss. myumi.ch/Pk29d

Our new study on how to decarbonize corporate America is featured by @insideclimate: local government help can make all the difference in whether the biggest companies reduce GHGs Cc @tplyon @joshnewell @ErbInstitute @UrbanSustainRG @UNLVUrbanAffrs Great piece @DanGearino!

In an 18-month study with FoodLab, a sustainable food system Detroit nonprofit, Erb faculty member @SoderstromSara collaborated with Kathryn Heinze to study how diverse perspectives and fostering dialogue can help solve social issues. Read more: myumi.ch/pkmyJ

At @MichiganRoss, 12% of the Class of 2025 consists of dual-degree students across 22 established dual-degree programs. While we're partial to our MBA/MS dual-degree students, read more about the breadth of offerings: myumi.ch/xqPwq

The intersection of business and justice is evolving but still murky in the 21st century. In Erb-supported research, Stephanie Snover of @UMich and Firuza Huseynova of @iveybusiness identified a path forward for businesses in pursuit of just solutions. myumi.ch/zXVRd

Professors from 20+ business schools are already leading the way with an Open Climate Curriculum. Prof. @HoffmanAndy highlights a crucial shift needed in academia: prioritizing impactful teaching and research that bridges theory with practice. Read more: myumi.ch/23NmM

Sustainability happens inside and outside of the classroom at @MichiganRoss! @PoetsAndQuants highlights Ross's leadership in #sustainability through action-based learning initiatives: MAP Projects, Ross Impact Design Lab, and Erb Impact Projects! myumi.ch/p7X3J

Congrats to Erb MBA/MS student and Erb SAB Co-President Supreya Kesavan for being selected as a #GreenBiz24 Emerging Leader!

Organized by four @MichiganRoss MBA candidates, the 2024 ClimateCAP Summit will take place on February 9 and 10, where business students, executives, deans, and climate professionals will come together to discuss climate and sustainability in business. myumi.ch/kxkjD

Join us tomorrow @ 5pm ET as we host the President of the @RockefellerFdn @rajshah with @UMSEAS! He'll be talking about his new book, "Big Bets." The first 100 attendees get a free copy of the book! RSVP here: myumi.ch/ezRpQ

Check out this week's featured article by authors of a new report from @iveybusiness and @ErbInstitute, discussing #greenwashing and what approaches exist today for addressing the issue. Read it here: councilgreatlakesregion.org/greenwashing-3…

In a new piece by Erb postdoc @JenniferBrenton and @profnslawinski in @ConversationUS, they share how to strengthen community resilience in a world plagued by social, ecological, and economic crises: collaboration. myumi.ch/y2D48

" I see a growing sense of urgency in our field... less patience for the status quo, more disdain for virtue signaling, & a push to shift from talk to action." Read more about Melissa Zaksek, @ErbInstitute Assoc. Dir, Res in the new @reuseco2 newsletter! conta.cc/41w6knc

Join us TODAY 10 AM for a virtual panel on the topic of Corporate Political Responsibility with Erb's @tplyon, @Elizdo, @stevenrothstein, Managing Director at @CeresNews, and Bruce Freed, President of @CPADisclosure. myumi.ch/p71ez

We're proud to be one of the sponsors of Ross Energy Week each year! This year's lineup included speakers from across the Erb community, including dual-degree alum Alex Keros, Erb Fellows alum Analise Steketee, and Erb board member @KevinSelf1984!