North Carolina Sustainable Business Council is a statewide non-profit business association with a mission to connect, empower and influence business leaders to build a vibrant economy that sustains local communities, protects our natural resources, and benefits all North Carolinians.

Together we advocate, influence, educate, and connect.

Advocate for Economic Development: 

We leverage our resources and community partnerships to stimulate sustainable economic growth and transformation statewide by promoting:

  • Environmental policies that enhance job creation and attract desirable industries

  • Fair and balanced tax policy to support business growth

  • Investments in education and infrastructure to support businesses, their workforce, and their communities

  • North Carolina’s local products and services to strengthen our economy, raise wages, and build in-state wealth

Influence Decision Makers:

We listen to the issues that matter to our members. We work to have our members’ voices reach legislative bodies, the news media, and the general public by hosting:

  • Community forums

  • Summits

  • Round-table discussions

  • Meet & greets with policymakers, legislators and government officials

Educate:

We provide education and training to our members as they innovate solutions to economic, social and environmental problems. Members have access to:

  • Sustainable expert roundtables

  • Specialized training series

  • Seminars, workshops and classes

  • Case studies

  • Webinars

  • Sustainable business tours

Connect Innovative Businesses:

Our community of businesses share their successes in enacting socially responsible business practices with a focus on people, planet and profit. Together we encourage more innovative practices to improve our economy, community and environment. Our members have opportunities to meet at:

  • Sustainable expert roundtables

  • Social networking opportunities

  • Annual awards luncheons

  • Advocacy events