As a pioneer in Corporate Social Responsibility, we strongly believe that beyond generating profits, sustainable businesses also need to contribute value to society. As a consequence of the internet revolution consumers are becoming ever more informed and discerning in their purchasing choices. With stakeholders dispersed around the world, companies need to protect their image on many fronts and leaders are being held increasingly accountable for their actions both inside and outside their organisations.
To reflect the importance we place on responsible leadership and global citizenship, all of our MBA programmes incorporate CSR related modules in their curriculum. During these courses, our faculty transfer their knowledge, business experience and research findings focusing on how profitability and CSR can coexist and reinforce each other.
From an institutional standpoint, our social commitment is present as much in our research and academic activities as in our organisational conduct. We are committed to upholding the values which govern our daily interactions and invite our community members to promote behaviours that respect and further develop local and global society.
ESADE's Institute for Social Innovation (ISI)
ISI develops skills and capacities both within persons and organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to strengthen their activities and enhance their contribution to a more just and sustainable world. ISI transmits knowledge and provides training on Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics within organisations, NGO management and collaboration between third-sector organisations and companies.

