Leading the Charge

Our North Carolina Sustainable Business Certification offers an affordable, online process with hands-on consultation from the North Carolina Sustainable Business Council's sustainability team. This program delivers strategies to reduce your company’s environmental impact and gives your business the recognition it deserves.

Whether your business is just starting to implement sustainable practices or is looking to enhance its existing efforts, the North Carolina Sustainable Business Certification provides a custom toolkit full of best practices and ideas. These strategies can positively impact your bottom line by focusing on energy consumption, water conservation, waste diversion, pollution prevention, transportation emissions, and stormwater and wastewater management.

Empowering Businesses to Achieve Sustainability Goals

This course is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business leaders aiming to integrate sustainable practices into their operations. The program provides actionable insights and strategies for building more environmentally and socially responsible businesses while improving long-term profitability and competitiveness.

Why This Course?

Sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a competitive necessity. Our course equips businesses with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business. Learn how to turn sustainability into a strategic advantage and unlock new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and customer loyalty.

Course Format:

  • Virtual Sessions: Every other Tuesday, January 7 – March 18, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

    • Introduction to Sustainable Business (January 7, 2025)

    • The Business Case for Sustainability (January 21, 2025)

    • Case Studies and ESG Reporting (February 4, 2025)

    • The Profit Case (February 18, 2025)

    • Goal Setting and Strategic Action (March 4, 2025)

    • Metrics & Measurement for Sustainability (March 18, 2025)

  • In-Person Networking (TBD): Three exclusive events across the state for participant engagement and networking

  • Expert Instructors & Guest Speakers: Engage with sustainability leaders, including executives, founders, public sector officials from the Department of Commerce, and renowned academics. Learn directly from those shaping the future of sustainable business practices.

  • Practical Case Studies: Discover real-world examples of how businesses are succeeding through sustainability and explore Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting as a critical framework.

  • Interactive Learning: Collaborate with peers in group discussions, work on scenario analyses, and receive guidance on applying sustainability to your specific business context.

Invited Guest Speakers: 

Guest speakers span a variety of experience and expertise across sectors, including public sector professionals from the Department of Commerce (DOC), academics specializing in sustainability, and industry professionals such as executives and founders leading in sustainability.

  • Nancy MacCreery, Expert in Marketing Practices

  • Kim Wright, Founder, CuttingEdge Law Enterprises

  • Emma Browning, Founder & Managing Director, Paradox Consulting Partners

  • Linden Thayer, PhD, Co-Founder, Food Insight Group

  • Beth Katz, PhD, Co-Founder, Food Insight Group

  • Christina Marie Noel, Founder & Principal, Noel & Co.

 

Once you’ve completed the course you’ll receive a “Certificate of Sustainability” to display proudly!

 
 
 

North Carolina Sustainable Business Council, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.