Mission
The CRB’s mission is to foster a vibrant community at UC Berkeley dedicated to advancing responsible business.
Vision
Our vision is to ensure that UC Berkeley and the Haas School of Business are recognized as a leading voice shaping a responsible and sustainable form of capitalism.
Impact
We ground our work in a shared commitment to being impactful, collaborative, and ethical—advancing ideas and partnerships that drive meaningful change.
The CRB is grounded in UC Berkeley’s long-standing commitments to responsibility, inquiry, and public purpose. Berkeley scholars have long examined the role of institutions, markets, and power in shaping society, with an emphasis on ethical responsibility and societal impact.
Continuing this tradition, the Center for Responsible Business was founded in the early 2000s when Berkeley Haas MBA students called for a dedicated space to explore ethics, sustainability, and the potential for business to drive positive change.
Students, faculty, philanthropic partners, and other members of the UC Berkeley community championed this vision, laying the foundation for a center committed to responsible business and values-driven leadership.
Rooted in UC Berkeley’s tradition of questioning the status quo and service beyond self, the CRB plays a vital role within Berkeley Haas and across UC Berkeley. The Center sparks critical dialogue, bridges diverse viewpoints, and builds community among students, scholars, alumni, and practitioners.