Chemistry Online Masters program at Benedictine University

One of the concepts we stress when instructing classes in either the traditional or online MBA program is the concept of sustainability. The 3 Ps (People, Planet, and Profit) are the fundamental building blocks toward a sustainable organization but on that in future posts. Tied closely to sustainability is the need to exploit the practice of Green Chemistry. Now that is quite a mouthful!

Many of our commercial industries either produce or consume various products that are either derived from fossil fuels or synthesized using hazardous substances. This results in by products that must be handled as hazardous wastes requiring some form of treatment. Business leaders must take these issues into consideration when evaluating total product life cycle costs. Critical analysis must be deployed to capture total costs of ownership for these products rather than simply using general accounting principles. Taking a proactive approach to mitigate future impact of the 3Ps should be a critical component of the business strategy. This means that affected industries can use Green Chemistry as a tool to drive competitive advantage.

Warner, J. Green Chemistry Theory and Practice, New York, NY: Oxford University Press Inc.

He is responsible for the global execution of their strategic plan and driving operational excellence using lean methods. both in traditional and online settings.