Lab for Sustainable Business and Development

The vision of the Lab for Sustainable Business and Development is to be the leader in the field of sustainable business and development research and outreach in the southeastern region of the United State and a nationally and globally recognized leader in the field.

The Lab for Sustainable Business and Development is devoted to the implementation of innovative and sustainable business practices. Through excellent services and research efforts provided with the utmost integrity, the Lab’s goal is to provide operational solutions, improve the quality of life, and develop sustainable business models and green development via interdisciplinary research, community collaboration, leadership, and education.

From the Director

Rachel J.C. Chen, Ph.D, CHE
Director and Professor, Lab for Sustainable Business and Development

Colleagues, friends, and partners of the Lab for Sustainable Business and Development, welcome aboard!

The Lab for Sustainable Business and Development is the place that partners with you to help turn your vision for your business into a reality in a way that benefits everyone, now and in the future.

Our focus is to develop innovative processes designed to support profitable, sustainable growth in business and development, from green product development to sustainable business models.

The Lab for Sustainable Business and Development engages in research and outreach projects with collaborative partners and communities around the globe to develop and promote products and services that emphasize sustainability.

We design and market processes for collecting data from residents/communities and non-residents/visitors, create multi-disciplinary teams, and develop integrated systems that bridge the gaps among research institutes, communities, and stakeholders. We are building a sustainable community Lab that will provide hands-on experiences and explore forecasts focused on innovative technologies, sustainable business practices, and sustainable development.

The Lab for Sustainable Business and Development is grateful for your support and we look forward to working with you to help you achieve the strategic objectives of your business in a way that meets the needs of your customers, employees, stakeholders, and society as a whole.

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