UNC Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability (ACES)

The UNC Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability (ACES) is a leading institution located at 300 Kenan Center Drive in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The center aims to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship through various initiatives and programs.

One of the notable achievements of the center is the LIFT challenge sponsored by Bank of America, where the team Sustainable Impact from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business placed first. Their proposal focused on using blended finance to create a compressed biogas facility in India.

Throughout the academic year, the center provides opportunities for students to enhance their business sustainability skills by assessing North Carolina companies for the annual Sustainability Awards. These awards recognize leadership and best practices in sustainability, with categories for an established and entrepreneurial North Carolina business, as well as a Kenan-Flagler Distinguished Alumnus in Sustainability.

Overall, the UNC Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability (ACES) is dedicated to fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation, both locally and globally.