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Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility

Welcome to CESR

The Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) serves as a bridge to build stronger connections between the Leeds School of Business and the vibrant impact business community in Colorado and around the world.

We collaborate with business leaders from the natural products industry, the B Corp community, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility and more, both to bolster student learning with professional development and networking opportunities, and to share world-class research from the Leeds Faculty. We share ground-breaking research that addresses three focus areas: business solutions to environmental challenges, diversity and inclusion and ethical, transformative leadership. Student opportunities include case competitions, Career Treks, networking events, workshops and collaborations with the many vibrant student organizations at Leeds. We also contribute to executive education programs in Corporate Social Responsibility, leadership for the food industry and more.

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Graduate students presenting at the Natural and Organic Case Competition

Fall 2019 Sustainability Case Competitions

This fall, Leeds staff and students hosted two case competitions for graduate students: the Net Impact Case Competition (NICC) and the Natural and Organics Case Competition (N&OCC) . These competitions challenge students to apply concepts of social responsibility, sustainability and ethics to business dilemmas while proposing solutions that are profitable...

Alumna Jenny Gerson: Sustainability Success at Zayo

SRE Certificate Provides Foundation for Amir Abouzalam’s Career

MBA Alum Tim Weiss: Sustainability Consultant at POINT380

Work with Our Students

Our students hone their ethical decision-making skills and bring a unique perspective to the work world. Not only are they passionate about corporate social responsibility, they also have a deep understanding of the business case for doing the right thing. Learn about past projects and reach out to us about ways to partner.

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Study with CESR

Deepen your knowledge in impact business through our undergraduate and professional certificates. Our Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility for working professionals is now available online as well as in person.

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