Institute for Sustainable Development / Green Plus Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The Institute for Sustainable Development, Green Plus Program is a non-profit initiative based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that aims to make triple bottom line sustainability accessible to small employers. It achieves this by connecting businesses with academia and various institutions to share sustainability knowledge, supporting practical integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations in daily operations. The program operates as a collaboration among universities, chambers of commerce, business and philanthropic foundations, and corporate partners to foster cross-sector learning and applied sustainability solutions. Its network includes affiliates at Duke and UNC centers, the UNC School of Social Work, local chambers of commerce, and corporate partners such as GlaxoSmithKline and Lenovo. The organization positions itself within the non-profit sector focused on sustainability education and knowledge exchange, targeting small employers and the broader business community that seeks accessible, triple bottom line approaches. The Institute is active in the North Carolina region and engages a range of partners to facilitate the dissemination and adoption of sustainability practices.