Empowering Businesses to Achieve Sustainability Goals

Our course is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofits, 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.

Who Is This Class For?

This class is designed for:

  • Emerging Businesses: If you're a new business aiming to learn and integrate sustainable practices from the start, this class is for you.

  • Established Businesses: If you're an existing business looking to adopt and enhance sustainable practices and policies, this class will guide you through the process.

Our goal is to support and educate you on sustainable business practices, ensuring your business thrives for the long haul.

Click below to learn more about NCSBC’s philosophy on what makes a business sustainable:

Why This Course?

Sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a competitive necessity for success. 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, all while reducing your environmental impact and elevating your business’s reputation.

Schedule:

  • 6 Virtual Sessions: Every other Tuesday, January 21 – April 1, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

    • Introduction to Sustainable Business (January 21, 2025)

    • The Business Case for Sustainability (February 4, 2025)

    • Case Studies & ESG Reporting (February 18, 2025)

    • The Profit Case (March 4, 2025)

    • Goal Setting & Legal Strategy (March 18, 2025)

    • Metrics & Measurement for Sustainability (April 1, 2025)

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

Course Highlights

Syllabus

Eligibility Criteria

2023 Sustainability Awardees

Leading the Charge

To the right, our 2023 Sustainability awardees stand proudly at the annual Sustainability Awards, celebrating their achievements in sustainable business.

Join us in 2025 to gain the skills and recognition your business deserves—apply now to the North Carolina Sustainable Business Certification and lead the charge for a more sustainable future.

Showcase your certificate

Digital Decal

Receive this digital decal that can be used on your website and social media!

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

Have questions or need more information?

Please email us at: amelia@ncsbcouncil.org

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