What we do
Sustain SC supports the growth and long-term success of South Carolina-based organizations by shaping the sustainability conversation statewide. Through strategic programs and initiatives, we act as a trusted advisor, helping businesses navigate and lead in sustainability.
Our Strategic Framework
Expanding our Economy
Economic Development + Recruitment
Sustain SC supports economic growth in South Carolina by helping position the state as a national and global leader in sustainable business development. Through the Statewide Sustainability Scorecard and our role as a trusted recruitment pitch partner, we provide data-driven insights that demonstrate how South Carolina enables companies to achieve both economic and environmental goals.
We are advancing shared metrics that reflect South Carolina’s unique resources, priorities and opportunities. These efforts help attract new investment, support strategic site selection and ensure the state remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Growth + Retention
Supporting SC Organizations
Sustain SC supports the growth and long-term success of South Carolina-based organizations by shaping statewide sustainability conversations. Through strategic programs and initiatives, we act as a trusted advisor, helping businesses navigate and lead in sustainability.
We work to amplify your story, connecting your impact to a larger statewide narrative. With new efforts like our upcoming Supply Chain Resilience initiative, we continue to strengthen the sustainability foundation for companies already invested in South Carolina.
Municipal Support + Land Use Planning
Sustain SC partners with local governments to advance municipal sustainability and resilience planning, helping communities prepare for the future through strategic, sustainable growth.
We support sustainable land use and development practices and assist with large-scale site selection, ensuring that environmental priorities align with economic opportunities across South Carolina.
Outreach + Education
Trends and Data for Decision Makers
Sustain SC equips leaders with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions by identifying trends and delivering timely, relevant data.
Through annual statewide polling, education for decision makers at the federal and state level, and thought leadership, we provide the insights and resources that shape sustainability strategy across South Carolina.