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