Business and Environment
About Us | People on Campus Doing Business and Environment Work | Opportunities | Conferences and Events | Other Resources & Discussions
About Us
The "Business and Environment" project is an effort of the Environmental Science and Policy Program that seeks to facilitate work at MSU that connects business and environment issues. As humanity faces increased environmental pressures, businesses are increasingly looked to for answers; they are asked to reduce negative environmental impacts and find innovative environmental solutions. Through research, teaching, and outreach, those at MSU are informing this societal effort.
Our project works to highlight and support the diverse action at MSU related to this area.
Contact Information:
Director: Tom Dietz, Ph.D.
Coordinator: Maya Fischhoff, Ph.D.
Telephone: 517-432-8296
People on Campus Doing Business and Environment Work
Faculty across campus are doing work related to the intersection of business and the environment. The array of topics is as rich and varied as the academic units and individuals involved. We have grouped faculty interests into clusters: agricultural sustainability, biobased material and energy, biosystems engineering, business ethics, greening the built environment, corporate environmental management, ecosystem services, sustainable packaging, sustainable hospitality/tourism, and turfgrass stewardship. Two other cross-cutting interests are greening MSU itself (the university as a business) and engaging the public in environmental issues.
These clusters do not completely capture the work of the faculty listed -- or that occurring at MSU. We have been interviewing faculty about their work and expect these conversations to continue - Maya Fischhoff, who has been conducting the interviews, has an ever-expanding list of potential interviewees. The account, then represents but a tantalizing introduction to the wealth of work being conducted at MSU.
View the current list of faculty and learn about their work.
General Environmental Employment Sites:
Graduation Pledge Alliance
Socially responsible jobs and internships for undergraduates.Lifeworth Jobs Board
Sustainable Business.com Job Service
Business for Social Responsibility Jobs Page
Conferences & Events:
Networking for Environmental Researchers
This fall, come together with others interested in cutting-edge environmental themes. Monthly gatherings feature senior MSU faculty providing an overview of the University’s research on an issue, as well as general discussion and dialog.
Join us! Graduate students, faculty, and staff are welcome. All events are 3:00-4:30 at the Kellogg Center, 55 S. Harrison Rd., Corniche Room
Other Resources and Discussions:
CasePlace.org
CasePlace.org is a free service of the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program. CasePlace offers a wide range of business education materials in social impact management, sustainability and business ethics. The site contains cases and teaching notes, teaching modules, journal articles, course syllabi, books, conference announcements, current events and more!Central Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
The Central Michigan Sustainable Business Forum (CMSBF) is a coalition of Lansing-area businesses working together to become leaders in their industries by implementing the "Triple Bottom Line" -- defined as the simultaneous advancement of economic prosperity, ecological integrity, and social commitment.Engineers for a Sustainable World
Engineers for a Sustainable World is a nonprofit organization with a network of more than 3000 professionals and students working to reduce poverty and improve global sustainability. Every day, people around the world struggle to gain access to clean water, food and shelter for their children, and an education to build a better future.West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is a non-profit organization of area companies united in their commitment to the principle of a concept known today as the "Triple Bottom Line".
The Business and Environment Project is Funded by:
- The Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
- The Office of the Provost
- The College of Social Sciences
- The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
- The College of Engineering
- The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
