In the Strategic CSR class at Haas, I am working with two other students on a project to integrate sustainability into the value chain of an online retailer. We recently had our first in-person meeting with the client to gather more information and…

As I was watching all the athletes represent their countries in the exciting events, from snowboarding to short track skating, I began to wonder how the Olympics is involving itself in sustainability efforts since it is an iconic global event. With…

Since launching my research into sustainable consumer packaging, I have become much more observant of the (high) level of packaging I personally consume every day. Sure, I can recycle that can of soda, but many other everyday items come wrapped in…

With healthcare costs rising rapidly, biotech companies are being pegged as the “bad guy” and are facing pressure to reduce drug prices and thus their profits. As a student interested in both biotech and CSR, I wonder where biotech companies…

Friday, February 26, 2010. 10am–4pm. UC Berkeley Campus, Pauley Ballroom. PLAYgreen festival II: “an initiative that provides eco-friendly resources, news, information and solutions for individuals who want to play, work and live a greener…

As companies strive to maximize value for all stakeholders many of them are consistently falling short in two key areas – transparency and reporting. Stakeholders often do not know where to look for information on a company’s Corporate Social…

Most of us can’t deny the enormous potential for harnessing the power and resources of corporations to effect social change. But we as consumers are skeptical about the motivation behind CSR efforts – we’re concerned about defensive PR tactics…

Pepsi may seem an unlikely advocate for nutrition given its well-known product portfolio of sugary sodas and salty snacks. But lately it’s been giving staunch skeptics good reason to believe that the company is truly committed to promoting a…

This spring the Center for Responsible Business is sponsoring two experiential learning classes – Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility – for both MBAs and undergraduates at the Haas School of Business. The classes provide students with…

Wishing you good business in 2010! This year, we promise, the Center for Responsible Business will jettison itself (albeit almost a decade behind schedule) into the 21st century and join the world wide web 2.0. Better late than never. We’ve…