Responsible Business Blog
Don’t Miss Out! CRB Fall Dates to Know
August 17, 2018
Any times or locations not included below will be added to this post and updated on our Events page as they are confirmed. August Coffee with the CRB Staff 8/23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, F412 | Open to all Please join staff from the Center…
CRB’s New Fellow: Nerjada Maksutaj
August 07, 2018
Written by Sona Senapati, Berkeley Haas Center for Responsible Business, Student Editorial Writer The Center for Responsible Business is thrilled to introduce Nerjada Maksutaj as our 2018-2020 Fellow. The inception of the fellowship is rooted in the…
Winners of the 2018 Investment for Impact Research Prize
July 31, 2018
Winners: Christopher Geczy, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Jessica S. Jeffers, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, David K. Musto, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania,…
Measuring Sustainability That Matters
July 09, 2018
Written by Maxwell Kushner-Lenhoff, MBA ’18 and former CRB Fellow Greenwashing is a real problem these days. Some companies either promote efforts that are insignificant when compared with industry progress or tout accomplishments that are…
Why Entrepreneurial MBAs Should Look for Opportunities in the $500 Billion US Farm Bill
June 19, 2018
By Elaine Hsu, full-time MBA ‘19 candidate focusing on sustainable food systems Why is an MBA student taking a class on the farm bill? Simply put, you can’t understand the global food system without understanding the farm bill. For…
Reflections from our 2018 Student Advisory Board Graduates
June 05, 2018
The Center for Responsible Business’ Student Advisory Board is composed of students who help the CRB question the status quo. They serve as a sounding board for new projects and ideas while providing feedback on existing programs. The…
Embedding Values & Taking an Active Stance – Haas Socially Responsible Investment Fund in 2018
May 21, 2018
Praised as ambitious and groundbreaking, the Haas Socially Responsible Investment Fund (HSRIF) is the first and largest student-led SRI fund within a leading business school. It offers our MBA students real-world experience in delivering both strong…
2018 Patagonia Case Competition Top 10 Finalist Teams
May 11, 2018
As a company, Patagonia consistently stands at the forefront of sustainable business, implementing environmental solutions to its mission statement and serving as a model for other companies. This year, Patagonia is aiming to disrupt the carbon…
Achieving Carbon Neutrality Through Collaboration
May 09, 2018
By Nuria Marquez Martinez, Masters of Journalism candidate & CRB Editorial Writer Leaders in sustainability and responsible business met Thursday April 19th to discuss their carbon neutrality goals and the collaborations necessary to reach those…
Can Rapid Growth be “Sustainable”?
April 29, 2018
Written by Maxwell Kushner-Lenhoff, CRB Student Advisory Board, CRB Fellow & MBA ’18 Candidate “What’s your advice for fast-growing companies looking to do so sustainably?” I asked climbing legend and Patagonia Vice President of…