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Centers & Initiatives

The Sustainability Initiative

What is the Initiative?

At Darden, we are committed to preparing our students to take on complex issues of global importance, including sustainability.  The Sustainability Initiative, led by the Institute for Business in Society and the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology, brings together the faculty research and student engagement opportunities around sustainability topics of interest to business leaders today. Our efforts directly support Darden’s 2030 Sustainability Goals for curriculum development and faculty scholarship.

Through this initiative, we will also contribute to broader industry discussions, pursuing opportunities to engage alumni and practitioners, convene multi-stakeholder events, support academic research, and write articles on relevant topics. 

Sustainability at UVA Darden: How we Live, How we Learn

View the video to learn more about Darden's commitment to sustainability in the classroom and across Grounds.

UVA Sustainability Goals 2030

Partnership with UVA Sustainability

Darden works closely with the UVA Sustainability team to coordinate research and teaching efforts.

Leadership

Daniel Murphy

Daniel Murphy

Faculty Lead; Jung Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

Rebecca Duff

Rebecca Duff

Director of Thought Leadership, Batten Institute

Maggie Morse

Maggie Morse

Director of Strategic Initiatives, Institute for Business in Society