2025 Business Ethics Week - Events Calendar

When

Event Topic with Link to Event Page for More Details

Zoom Video 
Recording Link 
and Passcode

Monday, April 7

3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Online event: The Role of ESG in Driving Corporate Responsibility and Integrity

• Guest Speaker: Chris Librie, Head of ESG, Corporate Sustainability and Reporting at Applied Materials

• Chris Libre, the head of ESG corporate sustainability and reporting at Applied Materials, discussed the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance goals, particularly in the context of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. He also highlighted the importance of reducing emissions, creating a resilient supply chain, and addressing issues that matter to the business and stakeholders. The conversation ended with a discussion on the importance of communication in companies, particularly in relation to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

Watch the Zoom video recording.

Passcode: 9#4NzTC6

Monday, April 7

5 - 6:15 p.m.

In-person and online event: Let’s Get Real: Digital Public Spaces and Our Democracy

• Guest Speaker: Deepti Doshi, Co-Director of New_ Public

• Deepti Doshi discusses the importance of social connections for economic mobility and community building. She highlights Front Porch Forum, a successful local online platform in Vermont, as an example of effective community engagement. Smita emphasizes the need for human moderation and leadership in online spaces, rather than relying solely on technology. She explains that her team is developing a new platform to compete with Nextdoor, focusing on local engagement and avoiding surveillance advertising models. The project aims to increase trust, pride, and community involvement through targeted metrics and partnerships with local organizations.

Watch the Zoom video recording.

Passcode: $WAE69=F

Tuesday, April 8

2 - 3:15 p.m.

Online event: Media and Journalistic Ethics Under Fire

• Guest Speaker: Mary Huss, Emerita President and Publisher, Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times

• Mary Huss discussed the current state of business ethics, particularly in the media industry, and shared her personal background and experiences in journalism. The discussion revolved around the challenges faced by media organizations, the importance of journalistic ethics, and the influence of corporate titans on traditional media outlets. She also emphasized the need for a free press, the importance of consuming news from multiple sources, and the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in the face of financial disruptions and media manipulation.

Watch the Zoom video recording.

Passcode: drwKL0*6

Wed., April 9

2 - 3:15 p.m.

In-person and online event: Beyond Profit: Why the B Corp Movement Matters for Future Business Leaders

• Guest Speaker: Jennifer Harrity, ESG & Sustainability Director at Sensiba LLP

• Jennifer Harrity discussed the importance of considering all stakeholders in business decisions and the benefits of being a certified B Corp, including hiring and retaining talent, enhancing reputation, and improving internal culture. She also addressed the evolution of the B Corp assessment, the challenges of tracking greenhouse gas emissions, and the impact of inventory on a company's ROI. Lastly, she discussed the debate around remote work, the importance of environmental science and AI classes for business students, and the need for self-improvement and networking for career growth.

Watch the Zoom video recording.

Passcode: i7Q^M=M8

Wed., April 9

8 a.m. - 5 p.m

In-person event: The 2025 International Business Ethics Case Competition (Day 1 of 3)

NOTE:  Wednesday's event is not open to the public.

Thurs., April 10

8 a.m. - 5 p.m

In-person event: The 2025 International Business Ethics Case Competition (Day 2 of 3)

Friday, April 11

8 a.m. - 5 p.m

In-person event: The 2025 International Business Ethics Case Competition (Day 3 of 3)