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Mastering Conference Networking: Building Lasting Professional Relationships

Oct. 20, 2023

As many students may know, job application season is in high effect. Participating in CESR’s events is already a great differentiator for starting your sustainable career search , but learning how to network effectively is also key. CESR spoke with several experts on conference networking in order to share advice...

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Navigating the Path to ESG and Sustainability: Insights from Tonie Hansen

Oct. 5, 2023

Tonie Hansen is an ESG leader and started building the ESG department at NVIDIA in 2006. She built their corporate responsibility functions from the ground up and worked on their strategic relationships and brand reputation. She originally went to NVIDIA to build its charitable foundation, and also spent 15 years...

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Propelling the Energy Transition Forward: Career Advice From an MBA Alum

Sept. 25, 2023

Mike Hilgendorf ( MBA ‘20 ) is a Leeds Alum currently working at FTI Consulting as a Director in the Power, Renewables and Energy Transition group. During his time at Leeds, he became the president of Leeds Social Impact Consultants and the Net Impact Case Competition . Mike has played...

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Cultivating a Sustainable Future: The Investability of Regenerative Agriculture Technology

Sept. 11, 2023

Rita Herzog (MBA/MENV'24) earned a competitive spot in the inaugural cohort of the ClimateCAP Fellowship . That program involved completing a research project, the output of which is below. Abstract In a world grappling with environmental challenges and food security concerns, the spotlight has shifted to a revolutionary approach to...

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Tips to Start Your Sustainable Business Career Search

Aug. 27, 2023

Starting your career search can feel overwhelming, especially if you are planning on pursuing a career in sustainability. Having reliable resources can help you find confidence as you search for the best opportunity for you as a future business professional. These steps can be essential in helping you get started...

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ESG training supports alum’s new social impact career

Aug. 14, 2023

"The impact I hope to make is to make life easier for people who are overlooked," says Sonia Khan, an alum of the Certificate in ESG Strategy executive program. Khan gained confidence to take on her new role as a CSR manager through learning core concepts and collaborating with peers...

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Mobile money serves people in poverty - up to a point

July 7, 2023

Mobile money, a type of digital currency that enables secure storage and long-distance transfers at a low cost all managed via text message, has been a game-changer for people in the developing world without access to banking infrastructure. Research from Leeds faculty members David Drake and Gloria Urrea shows that...

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Strengthening Sustainable Business Programs: Anna Reves' Impact on Leeds

May 22, 2023

Anna Reves (MBA '23) is one of this year's Impact Business Buff Award Winners, recognized by her peers for empowering them to use business to solve social, environmental and ethical challenges. Anna's dedication to sustainability and collaboration is evident in her work with CESR , where she focused on strengthening...

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Speaking the Language of Business to Drive Impactful Change

May 1, 2023

Lorna Christoff, Undergraduate Faculty Impact Business Buff Award Winner Lorna Christoff ( Intl Bus ‘98 ), assistant teaching professor in the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Division, is one of this year’s Impact Business Buff Teaching Award winners. Christoff was nominated and selected by her students in the Class of ‘23...

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Shattering Stereotypes and Pursuing Passions: Reflections of an Impact Business Buff

April 26, 2023

Shiao June Yuan, Undergraduate Impact Business Buff Award Winner June Yuan ( Fin., Ops. Mgmt., SRE ‘23 ) is one of this year’s Impact Business Buff Award winners. Her peers nominated and selected Yuan because her leadership inspires a commitment to ethics and sustainability in others. During her time at...

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