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Sustainable Procurement: Integrating Classroom Learning with University Sustainability Programs |
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| Authors: | Kyle Goldschmidt Terry Harrison Matthew Holtry Jeremy Reeh |
| Affiliation: | 1. The Pennsylvania State University, Supply Chain & Information Systems, 426A Business Building, , University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802, 8148631738;2. The Pennsylvania State University, Supply Chain & Information Systems, , University Park, Pennsylvania, United States;3. Noblis, Center for Sustainability, , Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042;4. Titusville, , New Jersey, United States |
| Abstract: | Organizations are facing increased pressure from various stakeholders to address issues of sustainability, resulting in a growing demand for sustainability education and training. Procurement groups remain the key drivers of many sustainability‐related strategies, placing pressure on universities to integrate sustainability concepts into the business curriculum. This article describes a replicable educational model that allows students to learn about sustainable procurement while concurrently promoting sustainability within the university community. |
| Keywords: | Supply Chain Management Content Areas Teaching using Projects Teaching Approaches Environmental Issues Themes |