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When researching sustainable business practices, it is often important to gather current data on the performance of companies and industries in juxtaposition with the presence or lack of sustainable initiatives. Such information can provide points of comparison to analyze the financial and practical impact of sustainable technology and initiatives. Searching the databases on this page generally requires knowing either the name of a company, it's ticker symbol, the name of an industry, or its NAICS/SIC code.

Recommended Databases

Capital IQ
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Provides access to data on public and private companies, investment firms, capital transactions, and executives. Great for financial statement analysis, comparable analysis, sector analysis, and charting.
IBISWorld
Provides access to national and international industry analysis reports on official NAICS industries as well as various sub-industries.
PitchBook
Access via the PitchBook icon when signed into okta.nd.edu. Library access to PitchBook is restricted to academic and professional development purposes only, and it is not meant to be used for commercial ventures or internships with companies that lack a commercial license to PitchBook.
Provides access to company profiles, private equity, and venture capital data. Also provides access to a research library of market reports covering market areas that are trending in the venture capital and private equity space. Includes access to Morningstar equity research reports.

MGTO 30715 — Sustainable Communities and Global Business (McManus Warnell)

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