Sustainability

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.

November 14, 2024

Kogod Welcomes Another CEO to Campus Through the Gamechangers in Sustainability Speaker Series

WWF CEO Carter Roberts discusses the power of partnership, conservation challenges, and why a...

November 7, 2024

Kogod School of Business Named Fifth in the US and 12th in the World in Corporate Knights’ Better World MBA Rankings

These top rankings reflect Kogod’s mission to build a more sustainable world through business.

October 31, 2024

Kogod Professor Nicole Darnall Named to SustainabilityX Magazine’s Global Women in Sustainability List

The award honors Darnall’s storied career in championing sustainability initiatives and research.

October 18, 2024

Hatching Plans for a Sustainable Business Future

In her new role as American University’s Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability, Nicole Darnall...

September 9, 2024

Nicole Darnall Formally Installed as the Arlene R. and Robert P. Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability

The American University community came together on September 6 to celebrate the historic joint...

August 22, 2024

Building Sustainable Relationships Through Finance

How Kogod School of Business student Nekesa Schutte is shaping the future of wealth management...

Sustainability & business

The First 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.

Explore Our STEM MS in Sustainability Management

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

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.

Check Out Our Sustainability Minor

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