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Sustainability

A Leader in Sustainability

At Kogod, sustainability is not a business outcome—it's a business philosophy. We believe that by leveraging data, emerging technologies, and the passion of our community, sustainable practices can be applied to every business discipline.

People

Sustainable business is diverse, equitable, and inclusive business.

From hiring to management and leadership practices, a sustainable business puts all stakeholders at the core of its purpose.

Planet

Sustainable business is environmentally conscious business.

From transparent supply chains to efficient business processes, a sustainable business minimizes its impact on the planet. 

Prosperity

Sustainable business is strategic business.

A sustainable business monitors the impact of its operations to ensure that short-term profits don’t turn into long-term liabilities.

Sustainability in Kogod News

February 21, 2024
Sustainability Management Students Encourage Sustainable 2024 With New Year’s Resolutions List

Sustainability management students Florence Vanderschueren, Savannah Haeger, Binderiya Usukhbayar,...

February 21, 2024
Gamechangers in Sustainability Speaker Series with Xylem CEO Matthew Pine

Kogod School of Business welcomes the leader of water technology company “at the perfect...

December 6, 2023
“We need more people to fight this fight.”

Gabriela Vidad ‘23 reflects on the Kogod School of Business program, the intersection of...

November 8, 2023
Students Make 90-Second Case For Social Change in First Changemaker Challenge

Kogod School of Business pitch competition draws 30 contestants, with $5,000 in prize money on the...

November 8, 2023
Tenth Annual Sovereign Wealth Funds Conference Highlights Trends in the Field

Experts discussed sustainability, private equity, and investment at the Kogod School of Business’s...

October 16, 2023
The Fourth Annual Startup and Standout Competition Helps Create a More Sustainable World Through Business

Over one hundred students, alums, faculty, and staff from the Kogod and larger AU community came...

Sustainability & business
The Only MS in Sustainability Management Program in a Business School

As organizations grapple with their impact on the planet, they need business professionals who are also experts in sustainable business practices. Discover how you can implement innovative, responsible solutions while helping your organization thrive.

At Kogod, we practice what we teach.
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American University's arboretum and gardens are some of the most noteworthy features on campus.

Ranked #4 for Most Beautiful Urban Campuses by Best Choice Schools, our arboretum has over 4,000 trees on campus and displays 385 different species and varieties of woody plants. 

Explore Our Oasis

Sustinable Campus

American University is the first university in the US to reach carbon neutrality.

Sustainability is a culture that's visible the moment you step onto campus. Green buildings incorporate energy efficient technologies and a focus on human health. We use solar energy, strive for zero waste, and work with community partners to offer sustainable transportation.

Learn About Our Sustainability Efforts

Sustainability & business
Earn a Minor in Sustainability

Sustainability has never been more critical, and businesses that don’t take a long-term approach to their environmental, social, and economic impacts will be left behind. With a minor in sustainability, you’ll have the skills to guide private and public organizations toward more sustainable management and operational practices and be ready for a career in corporate responsibility, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and more.