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The mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to scale sustainability solutions by co-designing equitable and inclusive solutions to improve lives and well-being, contribute to a resilient and ethical society and ensure a thriving planet. These principles guide everything we do, from the partners and clients we engage with to the ways in which we work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Walton is the bridge between ASU\u2019s robust network of sustainability research faculty and scientists, and strategic industry, community development and government partners. We convene the right resources and stakeholders to make even the most tenacious ideas tangible. We do that through a unique systems-based framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Analyze + assess<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our process starts with strategic analysis, assessments and data gathering to understand the complex challenges at hand from several angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Convene + plan<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Systemic change requires bringing together diverse, transdisciplinary networks to understand all the components of the challenge and to build innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Design + pilot<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our methods evolve to meet the needs of the complex challenge at hand. We combine systems thinking with a gather, design, test and learn approach to develop innovative solutions and translate them into transformative action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Evaluate + scale<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Converting pilots into sustainable, scalable systems requires performance tracking and measuring progress toward goals. We develop diagnostic tools to measure performance and impact.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Our history<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service is ASU\u2019s central hub of integrated, applied sustainability solutions. The practice arm of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory\u00ae<\/sup>, the Solutions Service expands ASU\u2019s record of sustainability excellence from academic thought leadership to tangible reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2012, the Solutions Service is a strategic research and implementation partner for businesses, government and non-governmental organizations dedicated to contributing solutions for a more sustainable world. The Solutions Service is the key nexus between ASU\u2019s sustainability experts and partners in industry, community and government working to advance the necessary changes for a habitable planet and well-being that is attainable for all humankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service was established in 2012 as a program within the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives. This portfolio of programs was made possible through the generous funding of the Rob and Melani Walton Fund within the Walton Family Foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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