CESR Upcoming Event

CESR at Colorado Climate Week

Sarah Arney — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:06:44 +0000

CESR at Colorado Climate Week Sarah Arney Wed, 03/25/2026 - 16:06

Join CESR at Colorado Climate Week @ 91��ý for conversations with leaders, innovators, and investors exploring climate solutions and the future of corporate leadership and cleantech investment.

Plenary: From Pledges to Performance: The New Era of Corporate Leadership
Apr 1st 3:15PM- 4:00PM Register Here

Join CESR Executive Director Kathryn Wendell for a conversation with sustainability leaders from Google, Crocs, and Watershed on how companies are adapting climate strategies as policy, regulation, and stakeholder expectations shift. The session focuses on reporting, decarbonization, and how corporate leaders are turning commitments into action.

Risk, Reward and Impact: VC Perspectives on Cleantech Investing
Apr 1st 1:15PM- 2:00PM Register Here

A panel on how climate investors are navigating today’s cleantech market, from changing risk models to emerging opportunities across hardware, software, and industrial innovation. Led by Trent Yang, the discussion explores what VCs are backing and why in a more disciplined investment environment.

Participation in these events counts toward the SRE experiential learning requirement.

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Ethical Leadership Workshop

Lena Devine — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:28:17 +0000

Ethical Leadership Workshop Lena Devine Thu, 10/02/2025 - 12:28

Join us on April 2 from 12:30–2:00 PM for an experiential lunch workshop led by Deanna Bratter, Chief Sustainability & Compliance Officer at Crocs, Inc., a $4 billion global footwear brand. Deanna will guide students through a real-world sustainability scenario exploring what can happen when the science, economics, and timelines behind carbon reduction commitments don’t align as expected.

Students will work in teams to research, problem-solve, and pitch recommendations for navigating the tradeoffs between ambition, impact, transparency, and cost - the kinds of complex decisions sustainability leaders regularly face in global companies.

Open to both MBA and undergraduate students, this session offers a rare opportunity to step into the role of a corporate sustainability leader and tackle the strategic and practical challenges behind major climate commitments.

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to approximately 40 students, so please register early.

Our Speaker:

Since joining Crocs in 2022, Deanna has championed a holistic approach to sustainability, advancing circularity, environmental and social responsibility, and corporate governance initiatives that reflect Crocs’ commitment to Create a More Comfortable World for All. As a mother, Deanna is driven by the belief that the actions we take today shape the world we leave for future generations, infusing her work with a sense of pragmatic activism and responsibility to build a more sustainable future.

Before Crocs, Inc., Deanna held the role of Vice President of Sustainable Development at Danone North America, where she led the organization’s strategy to address climate change, advance responsible sourcing, restore natural ecosystems, improve sustainable packaging, and support people and communities. Her extensive background, along with dual degrees from the University of South Florida and certifications from Harvard Business School and the University of Denver, equips her to align bold business strategies with long-term impact. Deanna’s leadership is rooted in the belief that sustainability is not just a business imperative, but that business is a critical force in driving change toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and regenerative economy for all.

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CESR Graduation Cord Open Hours

Lena Devine — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:58:21 +0000

CESR Graduation Cord Open Hours Lena Devine Sat, 09/27/2025 - 09:58

CESR graduates we can't wait to celebrate you!

SRE certificate and MBA Pathway Spring grads come pick up your red CESR cords for graduation and a small gift from CESR!

CESR Graduation Cords Open Hours and the week of April 20th-24th at these locations and times:

April 20th: 3-5PM at the CESR table near Violet Peak

April 21-24: 12:30-3PM at the CESR office, 302C

No RSVP needed, just stop by!

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