Andrew Hoffman

Andrew Hoffman is the Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability. He is a leading scholar in environmental sustainability and organizational behavior, with over 100 articles/book chapters and 19 books translated into six languages.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Management and Civil and Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1995)
• MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1991)
• BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Massachusetts (1983)

Hoffman's research focuses on cultural and institutional aspects of environmental issues for organizations. He examines how environmental issues emerge as social, political, and managerial concerns, particularly regarding climate change, corporate responses, and NGO-corporate networks. His work bridges academic research and public discourse, advocating for scholars' active engagement in societal debates.

His recent publications reveal growing emphasis on business education's role in addressing climate change, the insurability crisis related to climate disasters, and reframing management as a calling rather than merely a career. Hoffman's research spans interdisciplinary fields connecting business strategy with environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Hoffman has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions:

• UN PRME Teaching Award (2024)
• Victor L. Bernard Teaching Award (2023)
• Responsible Research in Business Management Book Award (2022)
• Aspen Institute Faculty Pioneer Award (2016)
• American Chemical Society National Award (2016)

Hoffman maintains deep engagement between academic research and public policy. He has served on National Academies of Science committees and advised numerous organizations on sustainability. His work with students focuses on developing business leaders who understand management's intersection with ethics and environmental stewardship. Hoffman frequently contributes to major media outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and National Public Radio, making complex environmental issues accessible to broader audiences.