MSSM Alum Applies Program Skills to Fortune 500 Company

Prior to joining the M.S. in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program, Evan Brown (’12) was not sure where he would fit within the sustainability industry. With a background in environmental consulting, Evan parlayed this experience and existing interest in sustainability into the field of corporate sustainability. As an Energy Analyst for Fortune 300 Company Family Dollar in North Carolina, Evan is pioneering the company’s first efforts to make its more than 7,400 stores and distribution centers more sustainable in their operations.  He credits the program with strengthening his skills in financial management, group collaboration, and creative and strategic thinking – all expertise that has proven valuable in this rapidly changing business sector.

Read the full interview on the Earth Institute Blog!