Net Impact
Net Impact is a global nonprofit inspiring a new generation to use their careers to tackle the world’s toughest social and environmental problems. We empower student and professional leaders to act locally through our vibrant chapter network and connect globally online and through our flagship conference. By 2020, we will mobilize a million new leaders to drive positive change in the workplace and the world. For more information, please visit netimpact.org.
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08-17-11
Graduate Students Worldwide Profile More Than 100 MBA Programs
Net Impact, a global organization of students and professionals using business skills to improve the world, today released the 2011 edition of Business as UNusual: The Student Guide to Graduate Programs. The guide provides an inside look at MBA programs’ social and environmental curricul...
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02-23-11
Net Impact Teams with xpedx to Promote Sustainable Business Solutions
Net Impact today announced it is teaming with xpedx, International Paper's North American distribution business, to host a student competition promoting ongoing sustainable business practices in xpedx's supply chain. As part of the competition, MBA students from the Net Impa...
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02-10-11
New Resource for Job Seekers Interested in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
A growing number of graduates and working professionals want to use their business careers to make a difference in social and environmental issues. But what are these professionals to do when faced with the reality that there simply aren’t enough corporate social responsibil...
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08-18-10
Students Profile MBA Programs' Efforts to Prepare Responsible Leaders
Released today, Net Impact's 2010 Business as UNusual: The Student Guide to Graduate Programs provides the most comprehensive collection of graduate programs' efforts to prepare students to use their careers to improve the world.
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07-20-10
Team from Sweden's Blekinge Institute of Technology Wins
Net Impact announced the winner for a case competition with International Paper (NYSE: IP), a global leader in the paper and packaging industry, and Staples...
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06-01-10
Net Impact Teams with International Paper and Staples to Identify Environmental Solutions
Net Impact today announced the finalist universities for a case competition with International Paper (NYSE: IP), a global leader in the paper and packaging industry, and Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world's largest office products company. The innovative collaboration b...
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03-04-10
World Economic Forum Names Net Impact Executive Director Liz Maw as a 2010 Young Global Leader
The World Economic Forum has selected Liz Maw, Net Impact's Executive Director, as a 2010 Young Global Leader (YGL). The distinction, bestowed upon 200 of the world's leaders under the age of 40, recognizes them for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society, ...
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10-27-09
2009 Net Impact Conference will Convene Leaders to Advance Sustainable Global Enterprise
Net Impact, a global network of professionals and students using business to improve the world, will present its 2009 conference in Ithaca, NY, Advancing Sustainable Global Enterprise: Changemakers, Innovators, and Problem Solvers. Hosted by and organized in partner...
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04-14-09
Net Impact and FedEx Announce Winners of Access: Voice of the Next Generation Student Essay Contest
Net Impact, San Francisco, CA - April 14, 2009 - Net Impact and FedEx Corp. today announced the winners of a new essay contest designed to engage the next generation of business leaders on the issue of access. "Access" is defined by FedEx as the ability to connect and make n...
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03-17-09
Net Impact and FEDEX Select Finalists for the Access Student Essay Contest
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - March 17, 2009 - International nonprofit Net Impact and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today the finalists of the Access student essay contest designed to engage the next generation of business leaders on the issue of access. The goal of the co...
