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The 2023 Global Opportunities & Business for Good Conference will be held Friday, November 10, 2023. More information will be forthcoming at the 2023 Global Opportunities & Business for Good Conference webpage.
About the Conference
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is committed to advancing sustainable business practices that promote responsible management of economic, social, and natural resources. Business for Good is a one-day event for faculty, staff, students and invited guests to learn and share how sustainable business practices relate to us all. For more information, visit us online at business. appstate.edu/sustainability.
Global Good Conference 11/10/2023
Recent Events
2022 Conference
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Business for Good featured Brian Matt, head of ESG Advisory for the New York Stock Exchange; Jordan Feigh, Sustainability and Product Stewardship Manager, UNIFI; and Michael Winters, President & Chief Revenue Officer, WinCup. View the program.
2021 Conference
During the 2021-22 academic year, Business for Good partnered with the Global Opportunities Conference, to host an event on Friday, March 25. Learn more.
2020 Virtual Conference
Appalachian's Walker College of Business hosted a panel discussion about Beyond Zero, an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change. Attendees received exclusive, pre-release access to the award winning documentary Beyond Zero.
2019 Conference
October 18, 2019
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2018 Conference
August 24, 2018
Event Program [PDF]
Photo Gallery
Videos
News Post
2017 Conference
Friday, September 8, 2017
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Photos from the event
2016 Conference
Friday, August 19, 2016
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Photos from the event
2015 Conference
Friday, August 21, 2015
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Photos from the event
Triple E Awards
The Triple E Award (previously Green E Award) recognizes individuals for outstanding accomplishments in the area of sustainable business at Appalachian State University. The "E" stands for Economy, Environment and Equity.
Previous Recipients:
Rajat Panwar, 2020
Joseph Cazier, 2019
Todd Cherry, 2019
Heather Dixon-Fowler, 2018
John Whitehead, 2018
Leigh & Pam Dunston, 2017
Tammy Kowalczyk, 2017
Heather Norris, 2016