Sustain SC partnership begins as the Moore School launches the new Voices of Sustainability podcast

The Moore School and Sustain SC are proud to announce a new partnership to promote sustainability and workforce and economic development throughout South Carolina.

This partnership leverages Sustain SC’s subject matter expertise to offer Darla Moore School of Business students career exposure, internship and mentoring opportunities, trainings and more as a concentrated effort to develop a skilled sustainability workforce across South Carolina.  

“Partnering with the Darla Moore School of Business is a significant step toward helping South Carolina’s future leaders integrate conservation into business practices. Together, we will provide students hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside industry leaders who are tackling sustainability issues today,” said Sustain SC CEO Leslie Skardon. “Our efforts will further support interdisciplinary research and practical learning, creating a well-rounded approach to sustainability that will benefit industries across South Carolina.”

The Moore School’s established sustainability initiatives for students include curriculum development, student engagement, community involvement, faculty research and overall environmental impact. 

“The partnership with Sustain SC is an opportunity to deepen the Moore School’s relationship with businesses, nonprofits and government agencies working on sustainability and economic development issues in South Carolina,” said Moore School Dean Rohit Verma. “The partnership will provide exciting opportunities for our students to learn about the relationship between conservation and commerce.”

In addition to work-based experiences for students, the Darla Moore School of Business will host lectures, conferences, symposiums and roundtables in partnership with Sustain SC to promote networking among students, faculty, state officials, universities and businesses.

"This partnership enhances our ability to offer students enriching sustainability opportunities and experiences, complementing classroom learning and shaping responsible business leaders,” said Kealy Carter, ’07 IMBA and ’14 Ph.D. marketing, director of the Sustainability Initiative at the Moore School. Carter, a marketing clinical associate professor, is also the marketing department chair.

The first product of this collaboration will launch on Aug. 15 when the Moore School releases the Voices of Sustainability podcast. The podcast features one-on-one interviews with Sustain SC members conducted by students in the school’s Sustainability in Business undergraduate concentration. 

About Sustain SC:
Sustain SC is an economic development-driven organization that connects the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people.