To put it simply, we’re all in this together. And creating sustainable solutions that address our environmental, economic and social challenges takes all perspectives. It’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the only way we’ll accomplish our mission.
HARC defines sustainability as engaging in practices that consider and support ecological, societal, and economic health and vitality. Sustainability presumes that resources are finite and must be conserved, protected and distributed in a manner that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
HARC owes its origins to the vision and initiative of Houston businessman and philanthropist George P. Mitchell, b. 1919 – d. 2013. HARC was established in 1982 as a non-profit university consortium that could act as a technology incubator to bridge basic research and market applications.
In 2001, HARC re-aligned its mission to concentrate our research on sustainable development. Today, HARC engages in research that helps people thrive and nature flourish. Our expertise is focused on the science and engineering needed to understand and address issues related to air quality, clean energy, water resources, and climate risk.
HARC’s researchers and support staff are fortunate in that they have the opportunity to make the world more sustainable. The work is undertaken in a facility and surrounding campus that showcases green building design, technology, and operations in action.
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Careers
HARC is a collaborative workplace of smart, skilled people who are excited about what they do and are looking forward to what they will accomplish in the future. As a thought leader in the Greater Houston region, the organization seeks agile and principled thinkers who thrive in a diverse team environment and support the application of science.
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Financials
HARC is proud of its long-standing reputation for meeting the highest standards of financial excellence. HARC annually engages independent auditors to review the validity and accuracy of financial statements and assess the effectiveness of internal controls. Audited Financial Statements and IRS Form 990s are available for viewing.
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Partnering
HARC is a multi-faceted organization that supports the sustainability work of communities and local governments, non-profit organizations, and private and public sector institutions. We are interested in partnering on projects to provide the scientific analyses to address many of the complex challenges facing our world.
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