Sustain SC partnered with the SC Department of Agriculture to host the first Regional Roundtable sustainability discussion.

As part of the construction of the container terminal, SC Ports has undertaken one of the largest environmental and community mitigation packages in South Carolina. SC Ports recognizes the importance of maintaining and improving air quality in surrounding communities, as well as minimizing emissions from port operations.

Sustain SC visited Norfolk Southern’s Brosnan Forest to learn more about the mission behind protecting the 14,400-acre preserve. The property is home to endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers and long leaf pines. Norfolk Southern granted 12,488 aacres of the Forest to the Lowcountry Open Land Trust to ensure the land would be protected from development.

The Board of Directors of Sustain SC announced the launch today of the organization with a mission to connect the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local natural resource solutions for the benefit of our economy, environment, and people. Leadership of Sustain SC includes Ethel Bunch of Columbia and a ten member board of directors as well as five ex-officio members.