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The Professor Untangling the Thorny Ethics of Global Blood Plasma Collection
Inside the classroom, professor Peter Jaworski teaches business ethics. Outside of class, he applies ethics to an entirely different world: blood.…
March 5, 2026
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Why Those Uneaten Fries and Side of Potatoes Are Bloating U.S. Food Waste
After sorting through half-eaten omelettes and lettuce slivers, professors Gina Gina of the Earth Commons and Laura Ferry from Business for Impact's Portion Balance Coalition,…
March 4, 2026
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Is Plate Waste Eating Profit Margins? Research Insights into Reducing Restaurant Food Waste
At a time when rising food costs, shifting consumer appetites, and mounting sustainability pressures are converging on the restaurant industry, research reveals that one of the…
March 2, 2026
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Severe Winter Weather, Data Centers and Your Electric Bill: What You Need to Know
Why has electricity gotten so expensive this winter? It’s complicated, said Safak Yucel, associate professor and associate director at the Business of Sustainability Initiative…
February 2, 2026
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Research Offers Insight for Navigating the Global Supply Chain in a Post-Pandemic World
Shiliang (John) Cui, professor of operations and analytics, and Ricardo Ernst, Baratta Chair in Global Business and professor of operations and global supply chains, explore how…
December 11, 2025
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The Edge: All Fizzled Out
Can a soda tax really change the way consumers purchase sugary drinks – and more importantly, does it last? In Cook County, Illinois, a short-lived soda tax offered a rare…
November 28, 2025
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Buying and Selling: Green Havens
As the global trade of eco-friendly products grows, new research shows companies aren’t chasing pollution havens — they’re seeking stricter environmental standards to back…
November 28, 2025
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How AB InBev Turned its 10-Year, $1B Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative into a Global Public Health Strategy
Explore the latest case study from Business for Impact on AB InBev, using a decade of data to explore how companies can use CSR to drive positive.…
November 13, 2025
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What ‘Wicked’ Teaches Us About How to Be a Good Leader
Ahead of the release of "Wicked: For Good," Bob Bies, professor of management, unpacks the leadership lessons from Elphaba and the hit musical-turned.…
October 30, 2025
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New Whitepaper Offers Roadmap for Business Leaders Navigating the Global Energy Transition
Explore the Business of Sustainability Initiative's latest whitepaper with solutions for business leaders navigating the global energy.…
October 30, 2025