ASU Global Sustainability Solutions Services

What ASU Global Sustainability Solutions Services does

The Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation (GIOSI) is a research institute within Arizona State University's Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. It conducts use-inspired research across climate action, water resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable cities, and food-energy-water systems, drawing on transdisciplinary teams spanning every ASU college and campus via the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Network. Its core methodology combines futures thinking, systems modeling, governance and decision-making research, and public engagement to translate research into actionable strategies at local and global scales. The institute serves four primary customer segments: government agencies (federal, state, local), private-sector industries pursuing ESG and sustainability goals, communities affected by environmental challenges, and academic collaborators. As an academic unit of a public research university, the institute is not a commercial entity; it is funded through university resources, research grants, and partnership arrangements rather than product sales, and it does not publish pricing or revenue data. Its marketing and outreach are conducted through academic channels, public programs, research publications (including the ASU Sustainability Impact Review), and ASU News, with no commercial sales motion or pricing model in place.

Name

ASU Global Sustainability Solutions Services

Legal name

Arizona State University

Website

https://sustainability.asu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation at Arizona State University conducts use-inspired sustainability research on climate, water, biodiversity, and food-energy-water systems, serving government agencies, industries, communities, and academia through transdisciplinary academic programs and partnerships.

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Product category

Sustainability Research Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD), Sustainability Engagement, Training & Behavior Change Programs (On-site) (BPABALAK), Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Sustainability research
• Climate resilience consulting
• Environmental policy research
• Biodiversity conservation
• Food-energy-water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation at Arizona State University conducts use-inspired research and convenes transdisciplinary teams to address global sustainability challenges including climate change, water resilience, biodiversity conservation, food-energy-water systems, and sustainable cities. It delivers collaborative research, educational programs, and public engagement initiatives in partnership with government agencies, industries, communities, and other academic institutions, leveraging capabilities in futures thinking, systems modeling, governance, and informal learning.

Product overview

The Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation (GIOSI) at Arizona State University is a research institute focused on advancing sustainability science and action. It operates as part of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, bringing together transdisciplinary teams to generate actionable knowledge addressing pressing global challenges. The institute encompasses multiple research focus areas including climate action, ecology and biodiversity, food-energy-water systems, and sustainable communities, along with crosscutting capabilities in futures thinking, governance, systems modeling, and public engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory: The parent laboratory unit of which the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation is a part.

Products and services

• Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation (GISI) A research institute within ASU's Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory that advances use-inspired sustainability research and fosters partnerships across academia, communities, industries, and governments to address climate change, water resilience, and biodiversity conservation.
• Climate Action Research Program Research program focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation through use-inspired studies and partnerships, serving government, industry, community, and academic stakeholders.
• Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Research Research on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health, leveraging ASU's transdisciplinary expertise to support environmental outcomes for partners.
• Food-Energy-Water Systems Research Research program addressing the interconnections between food, energy, and water systems to support sustainable resource management for partner organizations.
• Sustainable Communities Research Research focused on sustainable cities and community-scale sustainability solutions delivered in partnership with local governments and community organizations.
• Futures Thinking Research Methodology-based research exploring potential future scenarios to inform decisions and guide them toward better long-term sustainability outcomes for partners.
• Systems Modeling Research Research capability applying advanced models to understand how environmental, social, and technological systems interact and evolve over time to support partner decision-making.
• Governance and Decision-making Research Research supporting smarter policies and decision processes that address complex sustainability challenges for government and industry partners.
• Public Engagement and Informal Learning Programs Programs that create opportunities for people of all ages to learn about sustainability and take action through hands-on programs and community partnerships.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves4 records

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Direct peers

• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): Major environmental NGO that combines scientific research with policy and corporate engagement on climate, ecosystems, and health — overlapping GIOSI's mix of research, governance, and public engagement activities.
• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Independent nonprofit that transforms global energy systems through market-based research and partnerships; comparable to GIOSI on systems modeling, futures thinking, and industry/government engagement on sustainability transitions.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Independent global research organization that produces research, data, and practical solutions on climate, water, food, and sustainable cities — directly comparable to GIOSI's focus areas and government/industry engagement model.
• Columbia Climate School (Columbia University): Climate-focused school at Columbia producing use-inspired research, policy work, and public engagement on climate adaptation and resilience, comparable to GIOSI's climate action and resilience focus areas.
• Yale School of the Environment: Elite graduate school delivering sustainability research, policy engagement, and transdisciplinary education on climate, ecosystems, and urban sustainability — closely aligned with GIOSI's academic sustainability mission.
• MIT Sustainability (MIT Climate Action Plan / MIT Office of Sustainability): MIT's sustainability and climate research arm delivers transdisciplinary use-inspired research on climate, energy, and urban systems, mirroring GIOSI's positioning as a research-and-engagement academic unit.
• Stanford Sustainability Initiative (Precourt Institute for Energy & Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability): University-based sustainability research and education hub at Stanford with transdisciplinary faculty engagement, comparable in mission to GIOSI as an academic sustainability institute focused on climate, energy, and systems research.

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: Global consulting and digital services firm with a strong climate, energy, and environment practice serving governments and enterprises — competes with GIOSI for government sustainability and climate resilience engagements.
• Nature Conservancy: Large environmental nonprofit operating conservation programs globally; comparable to GIOSI on biodiversity, water resilience, and sustainable communities focus areas, with much deeper on-the-ground implementation capacity.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Large global sustainability and environmental consulting firm serving corporations and governments on ESG, climate strategy, and impact assessment — overlaps with GIOSI's industry segment but operates at far greater commercial scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walton-sustainability-solutions-initiatives
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• Facebookfacebook.com/arizonastateuniversity

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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