Regenerative Economies
Northeastern will help build just and regenerative economies, both locally and globally.
A regenerative economy works to restore the environment, protect working-class communities, and build equitable partners and democratic processes. This work guides Northeastern’s investments to help shift systems to achieve these goals.
Strategies
“I would love commitments to NEU investment in minority led businesses that contribute and strengthen local sustainability.
—COMMUNITY MEMBER
Measuring Our Impact
$147.5M
University Spending with
Underrepresented Businesses
in 2023
26%
Northeastern employees
who are Boston residents
in 2023
168
SuccessLink Youth Interns on Campus
In summer 2023
plan in action
Cultivating Connections Through Mentorship
Cultivating Connections Through Mentorship In the heart of Northeastern University’s Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) division, amidst the hum of productivity and the shuffle of paperwork, two colleagues find a quiet corner for a moment of reflection....
Northeastern celebrates a summer of empowering young people from underserved communities to succeed
Co-ops drive positive change in the neighborhoods—and create a pipeline for future nonprofit employees
Employees across the Construction Industry Meet and Discuss Equity and Inclusivity
A bustling crowd of more than a hundred industry professionals working in construction, architecture, and planning gathered at Northeastern University to explore the topic of diversity. The conference the Alliance for Building and Construction Diversity (ABCD), which...