Center for Sustainable Business

CSB and Deloitte's full report “Unleashing Sustainable Value in Food and Agriculture,” provides deep dives into five segments of the value chain, with research and survey data on sustainability strategies that generate financial benefits in the food and agriculture industry.

An analysis of environmental, social, and governance-related credentials for Fortune 100 board members from 2018 to 2023 shows significant improvement, and continued vulnerability in ESG expertise.

NYU Stern CSB has developed interactive tools to help general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) better prioritize and embed sustainability strategies in order to unlock financial performance throughout the PE investment process. The downloadable tools, along with an asynchronous course, are available now.

View the recordings of all sessions from our industry-leading event featuring the latest research and insights on sustainability in practice. Through a curated program of new research findings, panel discussions on the implementation of strategies, frank conversations with executives on how to tackle the challenges, and interactive sessions to apply learnings, participants walk away with practical tools and frameworks to unlock financial value through embedded sustainability.

It is with great pride that we share the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business 2022-23 Academic Year Annual Report which includes progress updates and achievements across education, career development, research, and thought leadership.

CSB and Edelman released new, first-of-its-kind research, "Effective Sustainability Communications: A Best Practice Guide for Brands & Marketers," uncovering which environmental sustainability claims are most motivating to consumers. Results demonstrate that sustainability messages can have a powerful amplifier effect, increasing brand reach and relevance.

A Responsible Investing Framework, Insights, and Cases Toward a Positive Pathway

An analysis of the Responsible Investing Frameworks key findings and real-world applications. The whitepaper walks through each category with examples of problematic and positive PE practice, providing insights into pathways that provide positive results for shareholders, portfolio companies, and society.

A brand new guide takes the reader through practical steps to embed sustainability into a company’s business strategy including mapping ESG materiality issues; conducting stakeholder research to develop a materiality matrix; making the business case for investment in sustainability initiatives; training existing employees and attracting talent; and optimizing governance structure in the short and long term to ensure successful outcomes.