University of Wisconsin–Madison
Drone view of Bascom Hill at dawn.

About B-HIVE

Business Hub for Innovation and Environment

B-HIVE connects business leaders with UW–Madison expertise, research, and talent around sustainability.

Formerly the Business Sustainability Leadership Forum (BSLF), B-HIVE focuses on practical partnership, shared learning, and sustainability in action. Through peer learning, research showcases, and student engagement, B-HIVE helps partners explore ideas, build relationships, and identify opportunities for collaboration and real-world impact.

B-HIVE is designed for business and industry leaders, especially those working in sustainability, innovation, and operations, while also creating meaningful connections across campus and beyond.

Our Values

At B-HIVE, we ensure that our efforts remain aligned with the core mission of advancing sustainability solutions. We are committed to:

  • targeted goals and objectives.
  • facilitating exchange of knowledge.
  • a participant-driven approach.
  • growing access to talent.
  • providing focus.
  • bringing applied research to industry.
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Photos from the 2025 Fall Meeting

Get Involved

Are you a sustainability leader at a corporation with strong ties to Wisconsin? Contact us to get involved.