Today, employers view competency in topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, ethical leadership, and business solutions to environmental challenges as essential. For the Leeds undergraduate interested in the nexus of business and sustainability, the Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate is a program that blends curriculum and experiential learning.

Managed by the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR), the SRE Certificate provides students with an in-demand perspective and skillset that prepares them for the future of work and a career with impact. This certificate is a career differentiator that pairs well with any area of emphasis.

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鶹Ժpursuing the SRE certificate acquire the following skills while at Leeds:

  • Ability to make a business case for sustainability and knowledge of market trends 
  • Ability to communicate and influence effectively across multiple stakeholders 

  • An understanding of values-based decision-making approaches  

  • Deep understanding of social and environmental risks and opportunities 


SRE graduates have overwhelmingly indicatedthat the certificatehelped themidentify an employer whose company culture and mission aligned with their own values, and a thirdof our graduates directly credited the programwith playing a critical role in securing their job offer.

CESR is piloting a new program during the 2024-2025 academic year called, Sustainability Scholars, which provides funding to SRE students to pursue transformative educational opportunities in sustainability and social impact. To learn more about the program, please read the guidelines here.We are accepting applications until September 16th.