ERB INSTITUTE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS The University of Michigan’s Erb Institute offers Partnership Projects as a tool for businesses to increase resource efficiency, reduce risk and find business value in sustainability through partnering with the institute and its MBA/MS students.
WHAT IS A PARTNERSHIP PROJECT?
Many companies have sustainability projects on the back burner, and they frequently do not have the bandwidth or resources readily available to take on these initiatives.
Erb Partnership Projects provide an opportunity for a limited number of companies to advance their sustainability agendas by working directly with the Erb Institute and its high-caliber dual-degree MBA/MS students. Businesses can create positive change by tapping into institute resources to help meet their business objectives. The institute matches partners with focused and engaged students who have demonstrated interest in the company’s sector or industry, to tackle both specific sustainability issues and broader strategy questions.
WHAT ARE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT DELIVERABLES? Project deliverables are tailored to meet the company’s needs. The Erb Institute has added value to companies in a variety of ways that support the development and implementation of long-term sustainability initiatives.
DELIVERABLE EXAMPLES: Strategic assessments of current sustainability risks and opportunities at the enterprise and/or industry levels Analyses of emerging sustainability issues to inform long-term planning Reviews of industry-specific best practices Sustainability and go-to-market strategies Decision-making guides to facilitate sustainability integration Stakeholder assessment Tailored sustainability toolboxes, including actionable step-by-step guidance