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Andrew J. Hoffman

Andrew J. Hoffman

Andrew Hoffman
Holcim (US) Inc Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Professor of Management and Organizations, Stephen M Ross School of Business and Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability
Business (Ross)
Environment and Sustainability

Andy Hoffman is the Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan; a position that holds joint appointments at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the School of Natural Resources & Environment.  Andy's research uses a sociological perspective to understand the cultural and institutional aspects of environmental issues for organizations. He has published over one-hundred articles/book chapters and fourteen books, which have been translated into five languages.  Among his list of honors, he has been awarded the Aspen Institute Faculty Pioneer Award (2016), American Chemical Society National Award (2016), Strategic Organization Best Essay Award (2016), Organization & Environment Best Paper Award (2014), Maggie Award (2013), JMI Breaking the Frame Award (2012), Connecticut Book Award (2011), the Aldo Leopold Fellowship (2011), the Aspen Environmental Fellowship (2011 and 2009), the Manos Page Prize (2009), the Aspen Institute Rising Star Award (2003), the Rachel Carson Book Prize (2001) and the Klegerman Award (1995). Prior to academics, Andy worked for the US Environmental Protection Agency (Region 1), Metcalf & Eddy Environmental Consultants, T&T Construction & Design and the Amoco Corporation. Andy serves on advisory boards for ecoAmerica, Next Era Renewable Energy Trust, SustainAbility, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, the Center for Environmental Innovation, Elementa and the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

My work contributes directly toward solving the United Nations SDGs listed below. Learn more.

8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
13. Climate Action
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals