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The Future of Sustainability at Universities

September 27, 2022 / Comments Off on The Future of Sustainability at Universities

Here at ESI, we’ve long amplified the point that universities and hospitals have huge economic footprints, and that the employment hubs, procurement opportunities, and tax revenue generation they represent emerge from and are driven by the fulfillment of their deepest institutional missions. It is also true that these large-scale institutions have huge environmental footprints, and […]

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Seven Steps to Build, Expand, or Enhance Your Supplier Diversity Program

September 21, 2020 / Comments Off on Seven Steps to Build, Expand, or Enhance Your Supplier Diversity Program

Recently, we sat down with our Senior Advisor for a rapid-fire Q&A session on equity and inclusion. The objective of our discussion was to provide substance and focus in support of the key areas that must be addressed in order to effect real progress and lasting change. This exert includes Angela Dowd-Burton’s full response. LH: […]

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Part 2: Leveraging Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity

January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Part 2: Leveraging Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity

This is Part 2 of Angela Dowd-Burton’s “Leveraging the Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Part 1”, which focuses on three key components of the City of Philadelphia’s diversity program, discussing the goals, strategies, tools, and tactics used. ESI has developed a variety of analyses to help institutions working to ensure equitable […]

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