IE Net Impact Club aims to increase awareness, inspire and equip the IE community to be socially responsible in business. It annually promotes the Social Responsibility Forum, among other events. netimpact@ie.edu

IE Net Impact Club & Entrepreneurship Club are excited to present  

WORKSHOP

"What does it take to be a Social Entrepreneur?"

Tuesday 23 June from 18:00-19:30 in D101

Register HERE. Limited capacity (30 places).

Networking cocktail at Lagoa Bar, 19.30

Social Entrepreneurship - a much used phrase and buzz word

What does it mean to you? What does it take to be a social entrepreneur?

How can you learn to be one?

Join us in a discussion which outcomes will be presented to a group of active Social Entrepreneurships practitioners and professors at the SEEC Forum in July (https://www.seecglobal.org/Home_Page.html)

As aspiring Social Entrepreneurs, we ask you to join this interactive workshop and contribute your perspectives. This will also be a great platform to network with fellow students and entrepreneurs.

As a starting point for discussion, please fill in this questionnaire (whether you intend to attend or not).

  IE Net Impact Club aims to increase awareness, inspire and equip the IE community to be socially responsible in business. It annually promotes the Social Responsibility Forum, among other events. netimpact@ie.edu

On May 21, the IE community enjoyed the diversity of its students during this year's Global Village which was already the 4^th edition of its kind.

Hosted by IE´s Net Impact Club, the student social responsibility club, the event celebrates the cultural understanding and diversity of the about 80 nationalities that are enrolled at the IE Business School. 

Around 700 people enjoyed food, drinks, dancing, singing and other traditions from countries all over the world, all prepared (or performed!) by students across all IE programs. There were more than 30 tables representing more than 37 countries including: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Uruguay, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Congo, Kenya, Peru, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, USA and Venezuela. All tables showed enormous creativity in presenting their countries ranging from Mini-Sushi games, live Paella cooking and Mehendi to a big Colombian Bus outside of Serrano 99.

One of the big highlights of the event was the performance on the stage, like traditional dancing from Spain, India, Vietnam and Perú; singing from China, acting from Japan and the closing performance of the great Brazilian Capoeira. Even the IE Music Club Band presented the best of their music during a one hour rock concert surprising the guests with a cover version from the White Stripes exclusively for IE: I-N-S-T-I-T-U-T-O DE  E-M-P-R-E-S-A!

On top of an incredibly special event, €3500 was raised to support social projects in the Greater Madrid Community. In addition, local Spanish TV - TeleMadrid - covered the successful event and thus provided tremendous exposure for IE.

 

All IE people enjoyed a lot this special afternoon, sharing their culture and tasting the flavors of the world!!  Everyone left with happy feelings and a better understanding of the people they are studying with. The next event is awaited with great impatience!

More information:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdNapmtpL0

 

 

 

 

The Finance and Net Impact Clubs present you

"The Sustainable Finance Seminar"

The Finance Edition of a series of events aimed to increase your awareness about socially responsible careers across industries and functions.

Friday June 12^th, 2009 from 16:00 to 18:00 at S-105

Register HERE. Limited Capacity (60 places)

Sustainable finance and responsible investments have started as niche, ethical-driven approaches, but now are entering the mainstream financial markets, as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues become important sources of risks and opportunities. This event will explore the roots of the sustainable finance movement and how it is becoming mainstream across both developed and emerging markets.    

Program:

16:00 - Registration

16:30 - From niche to mainstream: sustainable finance in Europe

Tomas Conde, BBVA, Sustainability Director

17:00 - Sustainability trends in emerging markets finance

Dan Siddy - Delsus Ltd, Consultants in Sustainable Investments

17:30 - Questions & Answers, Closing

Moderator: Gustavo Pimentel, IE Net Impact Club

18:00 - Closing Remarks

Francesco Cottini, IE Finance Club

Tomas Conde is the Director of Sustainability of the BBVA group within the Corporate Responsibility and Reputation department. Prior to this role, he was part of the CEO office as business development analyst. He also worked as account manager and as risk manager in Panamá for three years. Before joining BBVA in 1993, Tomas worked for Arthur Andersen. He is an economist with a Master in Auditing and corporate analysis form Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. He also holds a General Management Plan (PDG) from IESE and is currently undertaking a Master in environmental engineering at EOI.

Dan Siddy is the founding director of Delsus Limited, a UK-based consulting and advisory firm specializing in sustainable investment strategies for the emerging markets. He has worked on the environmental and social aspects of emerging market finance for over 15 years, and is internationally acknowledged as a leading expert in his field. His experience and networks span portfolio investment, private equity, banking and international development, from Asia to Latin America.

El Net Impact Club te invita a participar en el cuarto taller (en español): 

                               ESTE LUNES 8 DE JUNIO DE 7PM to 9PM, en Maria de Molina 7- D201

Una serie de eventos que promoverán tu conocimiento sobre Carreras en Responsabilidad Social

SOCIAL INNOVATION WORKSHOP

"El Retorno de la Inversión en la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa"

Aprende más sobre sobre las mejores prácticas en la medición del retorno de la inversión de activos tangibles e intangibles por prácticas de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa.

Invitado: Juan Alfaro

Secretario General del Club de Excelencia en Sostenibilidad, entidad que premia la mejor práctica en materia de medición del retorno de la inversión por prácticas de responsabilidad corporativa.

Nacido en España, Alfaro se graduó con honores del Master en Dirección Comercial y Marketing del Instituto de Empresa, Master en Corporate Social Responsibility Program, Harvard Business School, Director del Programa Superior de Dirección en Responsabilidad Corporativa del IE. Coordinador del Grupo de Redacción y Coautor del libro "La Responsabilidad Social de la Empresa, propuesta para una nueva economía de la empresa responsable y sostenible".

El Sr. Juan Alfaro ha impartido más de 500 clases en materia de responsabilidad corporativa a nivel nacional e internacional.

IE Net Impact Club aspira a concientizar, inspirar y proveer a la comunidad IE de herramientas para una acción socialmente responsable en los negocios. netimpact@ie.edu

Registro AQUÍ. Hay 30 plazas.

The IE Entrepreneurship Club and Net Impact Chapter present to you SocialBid "A Case for Social Entrepreneurship". SocialBid helps non-profit organizations to raise funds through an online platform that allows the customers to bid for products initially donated to companies or individuals. It is a very original business model. Visit their website at

Speakers:         Eduardo Giménez: Founder and President, Partner at Bain & Co.

                        Rodrigo Aguirre de Cárcer: Founder and CEO  

When:              Monday, June 1, 2009

Where:             Room D-101

Time:                6 pm

On Thursday, 16th of April, the Net Impact Club held the first "Making of the Social Responsibility Forum" workshop. Introduced by Professor Gonzalo Garland with a thought-provoking piece on the state of the global economy posing questions on some of the possible causes for its current failure, and followed by a workshop facilitated by Max Oliva, Associate Director of Social Impact Management, the group brainstormed the burning questions that each had on the role of sustainable business in the world today. 

Bringing together students from across the IE community, the outcomes of the workshop included questions on business incentives, redefining value, public & private partnerships and sustainable design.

The Social Responsibility Forum will be held in November this year with the theme of of "Redesigning Capitalism: the business case for sustainability", and aims to bring together thought and business leaders to interrogate the subject, and inspire and equip the IE community to be responsible in business. Watch this space for updates from the IE Net Impact Club for the next stage of The Making of the Social Responsibility Forum. 

4^th NET IMPACT WORKSHOP

Starting a Social Business in the Developing World

Friday, April 24^th, from 4pm to 6pm at room C-201.

This session will be held in English.

Guest Speaker:

Rob Katz

Knowledge and Communications Associate - Acumen Fund

Before joining Acumen Fund - a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the global poverty - Rob Katz was an Associate with the Markets and Enterprise Program of the World Resources Institute. Rob is co-author for "The Next 4 Billion: Market Size and Business Strategy at the Base of the Pyramid" report (presented at the IE IMBA 2009 launch), he has extensively studied BoP market structure and spending patterns. He is the co-founder of www.NextBillion.net, a web site about enterprise and development.

IE Net Impact Club aims to increase awareness, inspire and equip the IE community to be socially responsible in business. It annually promotes the Social Responsibility Forum, among other events.

Register HERE. Limited capacity (20 places).

Once you register, the attendance is obligatory. Failure to comply will result in barring you from future club events. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

                                  The Net Impact Club invites you to attend:

THE MAKING OF THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FORUM 2009

April 16^th, from 7PM to 9PM, at Maria de Molina 7, D-301.

This session will be held in English.

The theme of the IE Social Responsibility Forum held in November this year is:

"Re-designing Capitalism: the business case for sustainability", a challenging topic that will require the input of the whole IE community.

We invite you to join us in this first workshop, share your burning question - and help shape our Forum.

Guest Speakers:

The workshop will be hosted and introduced by Gonzalo Garland (IE Director of External Relations & Professor of Economics) and facilitated by Max Oliva (Associate Director Social Impact Management), promising a dynamic and creative session.

Register HERE. Limited capacity (30 places).

Networking cocktail at Lagoa Bar, at 9 PM. Free tapas and discount on beers.

 
About the IE Social Responsibility Forum 2009

The IE Social Responsibility Forum 2009 is the 4th edition of IE's highlight annual event, organised by IE students for IE students. The Forum brings together expert speakers, businesses and the IE community to advocate sustainable and social responsible business and to move together from dialogue to action. http://netimpact.ie.edu/welcome

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El Net Impact Club te invita a participar en segundo taller: 

SOCIAL INNOVATION WORKSHOP

Una serie de eventos que promoverán tu conocimiento sobre Carreras en Responsabilidad Social

Fecha: Mar 18^th, from 7PM to 9PM, en Maria de Molina 27- M101

 "Como crear una mesa de diálogo entre los todos los involucrados en el negocio"

Aprende más sobre cómo establecer un diálogo entre la empresa y los diferentes agentes involucrados con la misma (proveedores, comunidad, empleados, etc), con el fin de crear mutuos beneficios y credibilidad en los negocios.

Invitado: José Mauricio Montaña Ardilla

Coordinador de Responsabilidad Social Empresarial de Holcim (Spain), compañía líder en manufactura y distribución de cemento. La visión de Holcim es proveer a la sociedad bases para el crecimiento en el futuro a través de la promoción de un beneficio sostenible. La empresa ha sido premiada como "Lider de la industria" de acuerdo al índice de sostenibilidad de Dow Jones por cuarto año consecutivo. Nacido en Colombia, Ardilla se graduó con honores del Master en Responsabilidad Social Corporativa del Instituto de Empresa en el 2007, MBA de la Escuela de Organización Industrial en Madrid y licenciado en Recursos Humanos y Sociología y Antropología en Colombia.

IE Net Impact Club aspira a concientizar, inspirar y proveer a la comunidad IE de herramientas para una acción socialmente responsable en los negocios. netimpact@ie.edu

Registro AQUÍ. Capacidad Limitada (30 lugares).

Networking cocktail at Lagoa Bar, at 9 PM.

Please join the Emerging Markets Club and IE Net Impact in welcoming Enrique V. Iglesias, Secretary General of the Iberoamerican Secretariat General and Former President of the Inter-American Development Bank, and Danilo Piaggesi, Knowledge Economy Coordinator at the Inter-American Development Bank for a presentation on the:

Knowledge Economy: New Challenges for Innovation, Knowledge, and Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The event will be held on Thursday, March 5 in S-105 at 17:00 hrs. As space is limited, please confirm your attendance HERE.

Once you register, the attendance is obligatory. Failure to comply will result in barring you from future club events. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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El Net Impact Club te invita a participar en nuestro primer: 

SOCIAL INNOVATION WORKSHOP

Una serie de eventos que promoverán tu conocimiento sobre

Carreras en Responsabilidad Social

Feb 18^th, from 7PM to 9PM, en Serrano 105.

Sesión inaugural en Ingles:  "Conecta pasión con acción"

Aprende más sobre ti y conoce más sobre el impacto que puedes ejercer en tu entorno. Será una sesión divertida e interactiva, se recomienda ropa cómoda.

Invitado: Lotfi EL-Ghandouri

Fundador de la Sociedad Creativa, firma Consultora especializada en Capital Humano que opera en Canadá y España, asimismo, es fundador El Hub Madrid, el primer incubador social de Madrid. Lotfi es MBA en Marketing y Master in International Business, Lotfi´s se interesa por diversidad, el desarrollo sostenible y el Liderazgo del Recurso Humano, ha publicado el libro "The Resign to Self - from happy hour to happy life".

IE Net Impact Club aspira a concientizar, inspirar y proveer a la comunidad IE de herramientas para una acción socialmente responsable en los negocios. netimpact@ie.edu

 

Registro AQUÍ. Capacidad limitada (30 plazos).

 

Networking cocktail en Lagoa Bar, at 9 PM. Gratis tapas y descuentos en cervezas

 

Si te registras para el evento, tu asistencia es obligatoria. El incumplimiento de esta norma supondrá la posibilidad de que se limite tu asistencia a futuros eventos.

SAVE THE DATE!

"Consulting and Social Responsibility: The Impact & Opportunities"

1^st Annual IE Socially Responsible Consulting Day
October 13, 2008 - In Aula Magna

Co Sponsored by:

Socially Responsible Consulting Day is an opportunity to explore how the landscape of consulting has changed and will continue changing due to the increased pressures for transparency and accountability. This is especially important as 2008 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights and as governments, NGO watchdogs, and consumers increasingly call for improved labor, sourcing and environmental standards from corporations.

Through a panel discussion with consultants working in this field, individually directed workshops and a networking reception, you can offer insights related to this year's theme "Consulting and Social Responsibility: The Impact and Opportunities"

Registration for the event will open up on Monday, October 6^th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Shari Carlson (scarlson.imba2008@alumno.ie.edu)

Amber Sprague (asprague.imba2008@alumno.ie.edu)

Global Village was organized by the IE Net Impact Chapter, but it was the impressive dedication and resourcefulness of all involved (table coordinators, table workers, ticket sellers, student office, and the IE maintenance and planning departments) who went out of their way

 

to make this event the resounding success that it was. THANK YOU to everyone who helped prior, during and after the event! 

As in the past, Global Village's mission is two-fold: to celebrate the international diversity of IE and to raise money to benefit an NGO. I am

thrilled to announce a resounding success in both areas.

The preparations for the event started bright and early thanks to the IE Maintenance Department . This year the event was moved to the Serrano 99 terrace which gave the students the ability to work on their tables during their breaks - creating excitement as the rest of the students saw the tables become increasingly colorful hour by hour.

At 3pm the event kicked into full swing as students filed out of the classrooms straight into the event. Over 300 people attended this year's event!! We saw faculty, administration, students and partners from IMBA, MBA, the Executive MBA, and Masters in Management.

 

The regions and countries represented were:

 

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA, Venezuela and a mutli-country table of Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon.

dia de Mexico.wmv

We also had the tIEnda store selling IE items and

Silvana Ojeda (Partner to Martin Moscadi, IMBA '08) selling handmade crafts , both giving a percentage of their proceeds as a donation to the event.

As for the social success of the event, we were fortunate to have two successful events. Due to the threat of inclement weather, Global Village was moved from June 10th to the June 19th. 

Highlights included demonstrations in Capoeira, Tango, Salsa and even some Texas line dancing. Traditional costumes abounded with Yukatas at the Japanese table, Cowboy hats at the US table, Kurta-pyjamas and a plethora of football (also known as soccer) jerseys!

Among the seemingly endless food and beverage selection, people feasted on homemade Peruvian delights, paella, hot dogs, Vegetable Pakoras, homemade polish cookies and bonbonbums then washed it down with Sol beer, Pisco sours, caipirinhas, aguardiente, sangria and Pimms (you are going to have ask the Brits for that recipe!). And that list is just a portion of what was available!

Music poured out from almost every table promoting impromptu dancing. Event goers were also able to enjoy a relaxing smoke at the hooka, be entertained by the "Diablo Cojuelo" (character from Dominican Republic Carnival), and get a henna tattoo at the India Table.

But like all good things, this too had to come to an end. And in true IE spirit, the fun continued even during the clean up - music still pouring from the tables and chatter filling the air as the cleanup crew and impromptu volunteers slowly but surely put the Serrano 99 terrace back in order. Wrapping up another installation of the most diverse and inclusive student run event of the year!

Thank you, again, to EVERYONE... for coordinating, for cooking, for cleaning, and most of all, for attending!

Check out last year's event in / Échale un vistazo a los eventos de años anteriores en: http://studentoffice.ie.edu/2007/07/celebrating-diversity.html (scroll down to Global Village Second Edition)

On the 17th of April the IE Business School Net Impact Chapter attempted a radical new fundraising event never before seen at IE Business School – a Professor’s Auction.

We were delighted with the overall positive response from the teachers and were able to sign up 9 of the 11 we approached! Students formed bidding groups in advance and came ready and determined the day of the event to bid generously for their professor of choice. Two dynamic students took the lead on auctioning the event, Marco Guarda and Ricardo Pedraza, and were able to work the crowd like professionals. Two amazing bids came in at €350 for Gonalzo Garland and the same amount for Juan Santaló! At the end of the day, we were able to raise about €1500 to raise money for Kabila, a local non-profit that supports African immigrants in Spain (www.kabila.org). Beyond the great response and turn out (despite the dodgy weather!), we already have students asking if we are going to do it again.

The professors (and administration) that participated were:
Margje Guerts
Manuel Becerra
Ignacio de la Vega
David Bach
Gayle Allard
Juan Santaló
Salvador Carmona
Gonzalo Garland
Tomás Gutiérrez
Gayle Allard
Juan Santaló
Salvador Carmona
Gonzalo Garland
Tomás Gutiérrez

On April 9th 2008, The Net Impact Chapter in collaboration with Ecologie, organized a conference on "Corporate Social Responsibility in a Multinational Company".

We counted also with the presence of David Bach, MBAs Vice dean and Academic Director of the IMBA, as moderator. In front of an enthusiastic attendance, the following topics were discussed: what is Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) and why it is relevant for Companies nowadays, which strategy should be applied to implement CSR in a Company, which are the economic, social and environmental implications of Corporate Social Responsibility and finally the successful case of Ernst and Young and the advantages that Social Corporate Responsibility has brought to this multination.

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El pasado 9 de abril de 2008, el Capítulo de Net Impact del IE Business School en colaboración con Ecologie, organizó una conferencia sobre "Responsabilidad Social Corporativa en una Multinacional". Los ponentes invitados fueron Don Alfonso Cienfuegos Heredia, Senior Manager de Ernst and Young España y Don Carlos Arango Arconada, Head of Internal Communications and Corporate Responsability en la misma Compañía. Se contó también con la presencia de David Bach, Vicedecano de MBA y Director Académico del IMBA, como moderador. Ante una nutrida asistencia, se discutieron entre otros, los temas de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (RSC) y su relevancia para las empresas hoy en día, la estrategia que debe utilizarse para implementar este tema dentro de una Compañía, las implicaciones económicas, sociales y ambientales de la RCS y finalmente el caso exitoso de Ernst and Young y las ventajas que le ha traído a esta multinacional la inclusión del tema de la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa.

Organized by IE Net Impact Chapter and IE Finance Club, with Morgan Stanley Ethic Fund

The event will take place in:
Classroom S-101 in Serrano 99, on Wednesday 16th of April from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There are 64 places available - served on a first register first serve basis (see below).
The conference will be in English.

Fund management is nowadays a hot topic for many people because of the results that fund managers have been achieving for the last year. In order to know a little more about how they work we have invited Mr. Ignacio Dolz de Espejo, Morgan Stanley Ethic Fund Manager to talk about this issue, and in order to make it more interesting he will talk about social responsible investments in the fund universe, with the example of the Morgan Stanley Ethic Fund.

Who should attend? Anyone interested in fund management and/or social responsible investments.

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Time: 17:30
Place: María de Molina, 7, Aula D-101

Speakers:
Alonso Cienfuegos Heredia, Ernst & Young Spain, Human Resources Senior Manager
Carlos Arango Arconada, Ernst & Young Spain, Head of Internal Communications and Corporate Responsibility

Topics of Discussion:
• What is Corporate Social Responsibility and why is it important (both for society and companies)?
• How to start up CSR in a company - the basics
• The economic, social and environmental aspects of CSR
• What do we want to achieve with a CSR strategy?
• The case of Ernst & Young

Last week, on March 5th, IE Women in Business Club (IE WIB) organized, in collaboration with IE Finance Club, IE Net Impact Chapter and Club de Emprendedores Colombianos, a conference on Microfinance.

The conference started with a financial course on microfinance institutions, their target (self-employed poor, especially women, who have little or no access to formal credit), risks, assets and empowerment, conducted by Prof. Gutiérrez.

Marcela Torres Córdoba, IMBA08, Vice-President of IE Net Impact Chapter and of Club de Emprendedores Colombianos, illustrated the key concepts with her own microcredits project in Colombia.

Please, visit IE WIB Blog to read the article on this event and post any comments.

IE Women in Business in cooperation with the IE Finance, IE Net Impact Chapter and Colombian Entrepreneurs Clubs are delighted to invite you to the conference: "MICROFINANCE. The world of microloans: a women's world".

Microfinance refers to the supply of small amount loans, savings, and other financial and non-financial services to low income people. Microfinance programs have generally targeted poor women. It is an activity that has grown above the average of the industry and we invite you to find out about its origins, development and the reasoning behind the target segment and its high performance indicators.

Speakers:
Tomás Gutiérrez Pérez, Professor of Finance at IE Business School. Tomás will tell us about the history and background of the Grameen Bank, founded by Muhammad Yunus. He will explain why this is a women's world, the evolution of microloans and the future of Microfinance.

Marcela Torres, IMBA 2008 Student. A practical example. Marcela has done extensive research in this field and has launched a project in Colombia. She will tell us about her experience and how she has contributed to help women building successful businesses in Colombia.

When: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Venue: Aula Magna (María de Molina, 11)
Time: 6.30 pm (duration: 1.5 hours)
The conference will be held in English.

Net Impact invites you to "A Sustainable Perspective"

* Arthur Dahl : "The limits and potentials of planetary sustainability"
* Augusto Lopez Claros: "Why good policies matter"
* Daniel Truran will act as moderator.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Brent and Alfredo (IMBAs 2007) will present their case at New York JPMorgan HQ on December 6th and 7th, along with other finalist teams from Harvard, Columbia, Chicago, Standford, NYU and Cornell. IE is the only European Business School to reach the finals.

This is the last NGO to receive the money risen by the Global Village. More than 1500 € have been split among Un Techo para Vivir, Koinonia and Skip. Congratulations to all the participants and specialy to those who have participated in the co-ordination of the event. Soledad Pons (MBA2007), Laurence Friberg (MBA 2007), Guillermo Ortega (IMBA 2007), Stephane Yann Berton (IMBA 2007) and Brent Latham (IMBA 2007) Good Job!

Brent Latham (IMBA 2007) with children included in the Skip program

Supporting Kids in Peru is one of the Charities that the Students chose to support. The Global Village was a great opportunity to enjoy diversity and to have a great time, but also to think about the rest.

Roxana Buendía (MBA2006), who has been volunteering with Koinonia Community during the summer, had the opportunty to give them in person de Global Village Donation to this NGO. This funds will be used for the well being of the children they support.

Please clic in this JPG and you will be able to read the letter Koinonia Community has addressed to Max Oliva, our Associate Director for Social Impact Management, who was in charge of this project on behalf of IE.

GLOBAL VILLAGE, SECOND EDITION

Wednesday, the 4th of July, the Global Village took place at Instituto de Empresa. It was organized by IE Net Impact chapter but we would like to thank everyone who helped out in any manner. These people include the organizing committee, the country stand coordinators, those who prepared food or presentations, and all those who attended and helped support this cause.

Photos: © Otmar Winterleitner

The event raised around 2.000 euros which will be split between four NGOs: : Koinonia (Kenya), Skip (Perú), Un Techo para mi país (Latinoamérica) and New Gate to Peace Foundation (Jerusalem) further to the election of each student.

Do not forget to click on the pics to see them bigger!

At about 3 in the afternoon, many people began the preparations, led by Stephane (IMBA07) who took charge of the logistics. At the door, the rest of the people were met by Guillermo (IMBA07), Lau (MBA07), Sole (MBA07), and Brent (IMBA07). More than 200 people attended! They were IMBAs, MBAs from September and February intakes, the Master in Telecom and Digital Business, Master in Finance and Marketing.

The Arab table, well, capet and the Samba guys

Spain is different, indeed, serving paella with a polo shirt... Ecuador and Vive la France!

Photos: © Otmar Winterleitner and SO

The regions and countries represented were: Arab Countries (Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon among others), Brazil, Central America (Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, México, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and USA.

Germans and Indians, BBQ + TATOOS

The Global Village had a dual purpose: to raise money for the NGOs and to celebrate the diversity of countries at IE. IE has a very international student body, so we should take advantage to learn about the cultures of others in all aspects.

Japan and Eastern European Countries, here Macedonia, Slovenia and Bulgaria

The typical dress and dance, the food and drink, even manners of smoking were demonstrated. We saw how typical Indian tattoos are done using inks brought from this land, which will last several weeks! We tried tasty German sausages, arepas Colombianas, Spanish tortilla, Swiss raclette, Brasilian guarana, or Portuguese Port. It was an advantage to be able to smoke sisha over the luxurious Asian carpets surrounded by classmates.

¡Viva Mexico!, the Netherlands and Russia Na zdarovia!

Photos: © Otmar Winterleitner and SO

Under the hot sun, Cervezas Sol were enjoyed very cold, one of the brands of beer that the Mexican community likes, and also everyone else too. At a certain moment of the afternoon, the time of the Brasilian Samba arrived, and everyone began to dance. The Partners Club was present too, as Karina’s presence showed. Otmar, as always, took very good photos.

Peru, great Ceviche! and Spain: tortilla, croquetas and paella

When the sun went down and it was time to end the event, it was very difficult to accomplish since the unforgettable moment meant no one wanted to go home.

Portugal with the Spanish Professor, and Didn´t you know? now Switzerland is between Peru and Ecuador!

Again, thanks for participating and making this one of the most interesting and diverse events at IE!

Photos: © Otmar Winterleitner and SO: We had almost everything!: Kilts, San Fermín, Great Yuca and perfectly sweet dates

Photos: © Otmar Winterleitner

We had great time! Thank you Sol!

Otmar, behind the camera you always miss the photo!

LO QUE NO MATA FORTALECE

El proyecto Alcatraz es la historia de cómo transformar un revés en una fortaleza. Es un ejemplo de liderazgo, emprendedurismo, negociación, y responsabilidad social corporativa. Es un caso que ya se estudia en las mejores escuelas de negocio del mundo.

Los hermanos Vollmer heredaron en 1996 un proyecto, Santa Teresa. "Estaba agonizante, adolecía de una total falta de liderazgo y foco en el negocio". Aunque fue declarado inviable por todas las posibles fuentes de financiación, ellos apostaron por una reestructuración que requería:

• Creer testarudamente en el proyecto
• Cambios radicales en la cartera de productos
• Remar sin parar y sin mirar a los lados.

COMO EL AVE FENIX, RON SANTA TERESA, RENACE DE SUS CENIZAS

En enero del 2000 la empresa es portada de los diarios económicos como ejemplo empresarial de reflote de una compañía. Pero ese mismo año y mientras se está fraguando la nueva Constitución se produce la "invasión" de Santa Teresa por un grupo de casi quinientas familias.

"Decidimos no ser víctimas pero tampoco victimarios" Afirma Henrique Vollmer. Y se pusieron a negociar. Omar Rodríguez, cabecilla de los invasores, las autoridades y los Vollmer llegaron a un acuerdo. Los invasores, la mano de obra y el gobierno las infraestructuras. Ellos, la tierra y el proyecto.

ME INVADES EL TERRITORIO TE INVADO LA MENTE

"El mapa tiene que ampliarse y no puede limitarse al terreno". Y así es como surge un proyecto que implica vivienda, valores, estrategia, turismo, seguridad y en definitiva desarrollo.

Aunque se hace un gran esfuerzo en educación sobre droga y violencia se produce un terrible ataque a un inspector de seguridad. Entre las dos opciones posibles, no hacer nada o desencadenar una escalada de violencia los Vollmer deciden una tercera opción: Negociar y de esa negociación surge la oportunidad.

ALCATRAZ, LAS PEORES CARCELES SON NUESTRAS PROPIAS MENTES

Se localiza a los agresores y se les ofrece un trato: Trabajo no remunerado durante tres meses y el compromiso de transformarlo en un puesto fijo. Al principio sólo eran dos, y fueron ellos mismos quienes propusieron incluir en el proyecto a un grupo de compañeros de la primera mara. Se presentaron 20. Pero Alcatraz sigue adelante y reta a la mara del cementerio a unirse al proyecto.

El rugby es la herramienta que sirve para encauzar la energía negativa y convertirla en positiva "todos ellos son líderes a su manera". http://www.proyectoalcatraz.org/

Cada alcatraz supone 2.000$ al año, y al principio su productividad es baja, pero una vez involucrados en el entorno laboral estos chicos no tienen precio para las empresas de seguridad. Muchos de ellos acaban siendo emprendedores en microempresas de transporte o alquiler de maquinaria agrícola.

Henrique Vollmer comenta el proyecto con los estudiantes del club de Venezolanos y del Net Impact IE Chapter

Estimado amigo del IE:
El Club de Venezolanos del IE y el Net Impact Club les invita a participar en la presentación que ofrecerá el empresario y emprendedor social Alberto Vollmer, Presidente de la empresa Ron Santa Teresa, acerca de uno de los proyectos de responsabilidad social más exitosos de Venezuela: El Proyecto Alcatraz.
Martes 29 de Mayo
16h30-18h30
Aula Magna
Invitado especial: Alberto VollmerDirector del Proyecto de Responsabilidad Social "Alcatraz"
Luego de la actividad se ofrecerá un Cocktail con los productos de Santa Teresa.

Favor confirmar asistencia al e-mail ClubVenezuela@ie.edu L as plazas al evento son limitadas.

Para mayor información sobre este evento, pincha en "more"

Que es Alcatraz? Es una ONG que se encarga de reclutar a jóvenes con serios problemas de conducta, impartiéndoles educación en valores, trabajo comunitario y asistencia psicológica para luego reinsertarlos en la sociedad y de esta forma contribuir a solventar dos grandes problemas: delincuencia y desempleo.

http://www.proyectoalcatraz.org/espanol/video.htm
Entre los logros de este proyecto a nivel mundial se encuentran:
Ser seleccionado como caso modelo por la Red de Conocimiento para el Emprendimiento Social (Social Enterprise Knowledge Network) liderado por el profesor James Austin de la Universidad de Harvard.
Segundo lugar a nivel mundial en la Conferencia sobre Juventud, Paz y Desarrollo en Sarajevo, Bosnia, organizada por el Banco Mundial. (Septiembre 2004).
Contribuir con la drástica disminución de hasta un 40% de los índices delictivos en la zona de alcance del proyecto.
Haber participado por dos años consecutivos como equipo en el Campeonato Internacional de Rugby "7 A-Side".
Si deseas conocer más acerca del Proyecto Alcatraz y acerca de la buena gestión de la empresa privada en Venezuela asiste a la presentación que tendrá lugar el martes 29 de mayo desde las 4:30 hasta a las 6:30 pm en el Aula Magna. La charla será impartida en español.

Se ofrecerá un Cocktail al finalizar el evento. CONFIRMA TU ASISTENCIA!

Do you know Liz Maw? Liz Maw is Executive Director of Net Impact. Get your chance to meet her and learn what Net Impact is all about; next Tuesday 20th.

Hi everybody!!! The IE Net Impact Chapter is happy to invite you to your one and only chance to meet Liz Maw next Tuesday the 20th at 15:00hs in S-101 (seats are assigned and will be given out on a first come first serve basis, so please RSVP to socialresponsabilityclub@ie.edu).

Do you know what Net Impact is? Net Impact is a network of leaders who are committed to using the power of business to make a positive social, environmental, and economic net impact around the world.

• Structure: A central office in San Francisco supports local chapters and manages programs designed to inspire and equip members to use the power of business to improve the world.
• Size: Network of over 130 chapters and 10,000 members; Chapters in top 30 MBA programs; 15 major U.S. cities with professional chapters; 19 international chapters.
For more information please visit www.netimpact.org.

About Liz, here is her bio:

Liz joined Net Impact as the Executive Director in the Fall of 2004. At Net Impact, Liz helps bring the student voice to the forefront of corporate social responsibility issues, whether that is through curriculum change or campus greening at universities, or through influencing recruiters in their hiring of socially conscious employees. Liz has been active with the Net Impact network since 1999; she was a co-leader of the student Net Impact chapter at Columbia Business School and a co-founder and leader of the Bay Area Professionals Chapter.

Liz's professional experience includes strategic consulting to nonprofits with the Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit strategy consulting firm, as well as fundraising and direct marketing for nonprofit organizations in New York City and Washington, D.C. She holds a BA with honors from Yale University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Liz also spent one semester at the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley.

If you are interested in Social Responsibility, this is the perfect opportunity to come and find out about Net Impact and the opportunities it can offer you.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The IE Net Impact Chapter

Sunny december in Madrid, the sale has started....

This is the famous Giühwein, a typical Austrian tradition...

Our photographer stops by the cooking pot...

The wholehearted...

Freeeeeezeeeeeee

HOLA STUDENTS, FRIENDS, FACULTY OF INSTITUTO DE EMPRESA!

It’s time to enjoy the magic of Xmas!!!

The IE NEt Impact Chapter proudly presents the first IE Xmas Market. We invite you to participate in a unique event where we will be serving hot wine specially prepared.
It’s time to get to know people from other classes and masters!!!
This is the perfect occasion for you to relate to people from your section or other sections in a relaxed afternoon environment. Be prepared to face the winter!
It’s also time to have a positive impact on society!!!
The profit will be sent (together with the funds that BOTW raises during the Christmas Auction Party as well) to an NGO in Kenya, Africa, called Koinonia (www.koinoniakenya.org). You will also have a chance to buy fair trade products brought to you by Alexander Corrie (imba2006) who is in the beginnings of a start-up social entrepreneurship project. There will be 100% organic cotton T-shirts (OneMadrid) and “kikois” from Kenya.
When and Where?
TOMORROW Wednesday Dec. 20th, 15:00-20:00, Serrano 99´s terrace.

Please be informed that this is a cash-bar event. All monies raised will be donated to Koinonia.

For Spanish version, continue reading...

HOLA ALUMNOS, AMIGOS Y PROFESORES DEL INSTITUTO DE EMPRESA!

Ha llegado el momento de disfrutar de la magia de las Navidades!!!
El Net Impact Chapter (también conocido como club de responsabilidad social) orgullosamente les presenta el primer Mercado de Navidad del IE. Te invitamos a participar en este evento único, en el que serviremos vino caliente especialmente preparado para esta ocasión.Ha llegado el momento de conocer gente de otras Secciones y otros Masters!!!
Esta es la ocasión perfecta para que te relaciones con personas de tu clase o de otras en un ambiente distendido, aunque no necesariamente nocturno. Ven con mucho abrigo para enfrentar el invierno!
También ha llegado el momento de tener un impacto positivo en la sociedad!!!
Los beneficios obtenidos de la venta del vino serán destinados (junto a lo que logremos reunir también en la Christmas Auction Party del BOTW) a una ONG situada en Kenya, Africa, llamada Koinonia (www.koinoniakenya.org). Además, tendrás oportunidad de comprar productos de comercio justo, traídos por Alex Corrie (imba2006) que está en los comienzos de su proyecto de empresa socialmente responsable. Podrás adquirir camisetas de algodón orgánico (OneMadrid) y “kikois” de Kenya (una especie de pareos producidos por personas discapacitadas).
Dónde y Cuándo?
Miércoles 20 de diciembre, 15:00-20:00, terraza de Serrano 99.

IE Business School promotes the debate on corporate responsibility, social enterprise and sustainability

Madrid, November 2006. On November 17, IE Business School brought together world experts in corporate responsibility, renewable energies and the development of social business projects to analyse challenges and opportunities in their respective fields.

They all took part in the 1st IE Social Responsibility Workshop, an event organised by students currently undertaking the International MBA at IE, and sponsored by Sanitas and Acciona.

During the workshop the Social Entrepreneurship Award was announced, an award for the best social business plan designed by students from IE and partner schools of the Sumaq Alliance in Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil. The award, which came with a prize of €3000, is for projects that have social impact as a central component of the enterprise, while being both economically and socialy sustainable, as well as their potential to be implemented in other countries. In this first edition, the judges panel decided to share the prize and gave the award to the Help Argentina project drafted by students from the University of San Andrés (Argentina) and the Venezuela Option project developed by students from IESA (Venezuela).

Speakers at the 1st IE Social Responsibility Workshop included the following:

Jed Emerson, advisor to Al Gore on matters of sustainability, world expert in strategic philanthropy and sustainable investment and Senior Fellow of Generation Foundation. Founding director of the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund, has had faculty appointments at Stanford and Harvard Business Schools and twice been selected by the Nonprofit Times as one of the 50 Most Influential People in the Nonprofit Sector.

Daniel Lubetzky, President of PeaceWorks Holdings and promoter of the One Voice civic movement in which thousands of Israeli and Palestinian citizens work together to achieve peace in the Middle East, fighting against radicalism to reinforce their economic, business and social bonds. Since the year 2002, One Voice has managed to involve more than 200,000 Israeli and Palestinian citizens in projects involving the civil fight for peace and business development in the region. The movement has received the King Hussein Humanitarian Leadership Prize and has offices in Tel Aviv, Ramallah, New York, London and Ottawa, where it coordinates its activities.

Jeroo Billimoria, founder of Childhelpline, an NGO that helps children who live in the streets of India. Childhelpline helps the millions of disadvantaged children who live in the streets in India through a free 24-hour telephone line that puts them in contact with a broad network of social organisations. Thanks to the franchise growth model, Childhelpline has grown quickly in 31 cities in India and has already provided services for 4.5 million Indian children. For further information about the NGO, please log on to: http://www.childlineindia.org.in.

Cristóbal Colón, founder of La Fageda, a company that was created 24 years ago and which employs patients from psychiatric hospitals. La Fageda is a non-profit cooperative society whose main objective is the social and labour integration of the mentally ill and/or disabled through a work centre that enables the development of their personality and independence. The centre has four activities: a dairy products plant, a plant nursery, a gardening centre and a cattle farm. La Fageda is the third-largest manufacturer of yoghurts in Catalonia.

The 1st IE Social Responsibility Workshop was broadcast live over the Internet at www.ie.edu/netimpact, the official website of the event.

For more information on the event please click "more" below on the right & visit OUR WEBSITE
Schedule of Events for 17 November 2006

[English Version Below]
Antes de nada, en nombre del IE Net Impact club, nos gustaría agradeceros el interés mostrado en el primer evento anual sobre la Responsabilidad Social, al que hemos titulado "Find Your Impact", y que tendrá lugar este viernes 17 de noviembre.

Por otro lado, necesitamos conocer cuál son vuestras preferencias para las dos sesiones partidas que hay en nuestro programa. Os recordamos que la sesiones 1 y 2 se desarrollarán simultáneamente (de 16:00 a 17:15 horas) y que los participantes tendrán que elegir una de ellas. Lo mismo sucede con las sesiones 3 y 4 (de 17:30 a 18:45). Para más información acerca de las mismas, podéis visitar la página del evento: www.ie.edu/netimpact. Para una mejor organización de la logística del evento, os agradeceríamos que enviarais un email a Trace, cuya dirección es thaggard.imba2006@alumno.ie.edu, indicando a qué sesiones vais a atender. Reserva cuanto antes, cupo limitado. Tienes el horario a continuación.

Para todos aquellos que no se han inscrito todavía, recomendamos que lo hagan cuanto antes debido a que cada vez quedan menos sitios disponibles. De la misma manera a lo indicado anteriormente, por favor especifiquen a que sesión van a atender, enviando un email a thaggard.imba2006@alumno.ie.edu.

¡Las aulas de cada sesión serán anunciadas después del almuerzo gratuito!

[English Version]
First and foremost on behalf of the IE Net Impact chapter I would like to thank you all for your interest in IE's first annual Social Responsibility Day themed "Find Your Impact", which takes place this Friday, November 17th. Finally, we need to know your choices for break out sessions. Below you will find a list of the 4 sessions. Remember that sessions 1 & 2 take place at the same time (16.00-17.15) and a participant can only attend one or the other. This is also the case for sessions 3 & 4 (17.30-18.45). Please send an email to Trace at thaggard.imba2006@alumno.ie.edu with your two selections that do not occur at the same time. Reserve soon as space is limited.

For those of you have not signed-up yet for the event please do so as soon as possible because there are very few seats remaining. Also as indicated above please select your preference of sessions. Please send an email to Trace at thaggard.imba2006@alumno.ie.edu.

The rooms for the break out sessions will be announced at the free lunch during the event.

Chapter Best Practices
Instituto de Empresa´s Global Village was chosen by Net Impact (www.netimpact.org) as one of the Best Practice Profiles to be shared among more than 120 chapters. Many of these topics were based on in-depth interviews and survey results. Congratulations to event organizers, company partners, and IE´s Net Impact chapter.

Instituto de Empresa's Global Village

Summary:
Insituto de Empresa this year (2006) had students from 49 different countries. The idea was to organize an event in which every student would prepare something (food or drink) from his/her own country. Global Village was a party in a diverse environment where cultures from all over the world were represented. Each entrant/participant bought a ticket and the money collected supported the treatments of children with West Syndrome. It was a combination of a social event that fostered cultural awareness/understanding and a fundraising event for the "Fundacion de West".

Process:
The success of the event was dependent on the students' involvement (prepare things) and participation (come and buy tickets). There was ongoing communication based on teasers as well as a customized approach (e.g. special approach to the Chinese community, the Greek community etc.) so that they feel the ownership of the event. Teasers and reminders were different every time in order not to bore them (e.g. every e-mail or poster included new information such as having pools filled with ice to have the drinks fresh, having music, or things that a country will have in its stand). At the same time, in order not to limit ourselves to students, faculty and staff were also invited. Ticket sales begun 1-2 weeks before the event and the team organizing Global Village went to different classes (for students) and offices (for faculty and staff). Tickets were sold also at a centralized place (International Student office) and at the entrance of the event. There was in-kind sponsorship for drinks and snacks (a suggestion is to have this in case participants are many and there is not enough food prepared). There are many things that can enrich the event such as a contest for the best stand, national dances, information about the countries and the problems they are facing etc. Small details such as the place, the time and date of the event can be crucial. Next year we will approach companies for money sponsorship rather than just in-kind donations.

People:
The team consisted of 6 people. 3 were actively involved from the beginning and the rest helped 1-2 days before and during the day of the event when the tasks were more. Their roles involved: communication with the NGO, logistics, promotion to students and IE Personnel, ticket sales and operational things during the event.

Key Stakeholders:
Administration support was very easy to gain since at IE; students' initiatives are truly supported. In this case, there was also a good cause behind it, so IE was more than helpful. It was a great initiative to have fun while doing good.

Tools:
The tools were simple. Since our target was easy to reach, word of mouth was crucial. We depended on e-mail, posters, presentations in classes and 1-1 approaches.

Outcome:
A lot of people joined the event. There was representation from many countries (some had national costumes, others got in-kind sponsorship from restaurants, photo exhibitions, local products sold and the revenues were donated to children with West etc) and everyone had a very good time. The money raised is sufficient for monthly physiotherapies for 40 children with West.

Recommendations:
Involving people is crucial in such an initiative. They need to feel ownership and create excitement about the event. Location is important (spacious, proper infrastructure, possibility for inside and outside due to weather changes) as well as date/time (students have a heavy schedule...a Friday is usually better in order not only to prepare things but also be able to join). Communication should start some weeks before the event.

You can see this information online at the Net Impact site

Corporate Responsibility Blog- Net Impact Section

Website for Net Impact

Global Village was a celebration of cultures and diversity where students prepared something typical from their countries. The result was a party where students and IE Staff got together and had a great time. The money raised from the tickets sold, was donated to the West Syndrome Foundation: 1,500 Euros enough for monthly pool physiotherapies for 50 children.

A big thanks to the students of the 18 countries which prepared something: Germany, Mexico, Argentina, Turkey, Norway, England, Switzerland, Brazil, China, India, Costa Rica, Georgia, Chile, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Egypt, USA.

Also a big thanks to the Students office which was more than supportive and gave us a budget for the event, the Partners club, that contributed a lot in the preparation of the stands, the Marketing club that donated cava, the Gourmet club that donated a whole jamón ibérico and wine, Helena from Brazil who sold great bikinis (www.dunasswimwear.com) and donated part of the revenues, Justine from China who gave an artistic touch by selling her pictures and also supported the West Syndrome Foundation with her sales, the two Indian restaurants that donated food - Great initiative from our Indian community (who also sold Indian products and donated profits), our in-kind sponsors: Corona, Old el Paso and Coca-Cola and of course everyone who came and contributed.

On behalf of Net Impact Chapter and the children with West Syndrome a big thanks to all of you!

OUR MOTTO
"Learning by Doing"

WHO WE ARE
We are business students and spouses who share the same passion- achieving a better world through socially responsible business practices.

OUR VISION
To create an environment that fosters IE student growth in the area of social responsibility, including education, practical application, and employment opportunities.

OUR OBJECTIVES
Net Impact Chapter: we intend to join a network of more than 13,000 leaders committed to improving the world through socially responsible business practices.
Corporate Social Responsibility: we apply and develop skills in the real world, while making an indirect, positive impact on society through corporations.
Social Action: we apply and develop skills in the real world, while making a direct, positive impact on society through hands-on contributions.
Case Studies: we learn more and help others learn more about social responsibility by researching and writing case studies.
Job Opportunities: we increase IE student access to and awareness of NGOs and companies in the area of social responsibility.
Exchange Ideas: we learn from one another by discussing various social responsibility topics.
Guest Speakers: we attract fresh insights that increase IE student awareness of current topics related to social responsibility.

CONTACT US
Email: socialresponsibility.club@ie.edu

For more information on the IE Net Impact Chapter, see our powerpoint presentation Download file

Our Motto
"Learning by Doing"

Who we are
We are business students and spouses who share the same passion- achieving a better world through socially responsible business practices.

Our Vision
To create an environment that fosters IE student growth in the area of social responsibility, including education, practical application, and employment opportunities.

Our Objectives

+Net Impact Chapter: we intend to join a network of more than 13,000 leaders committed to improving the world through socially responsible business practices.

+Corporate Social Responsibility: we apply and develop skills in the real world, while making an indirect, positive impact on society through corporations.

+Social Action: we apply and develop skills in the real world, while making a direct, positive impact on society through hands-on contributions.

+Case Studies: we learn more and help others learn more about social responsibility by researching and writing case studies.

+Job Opportunities: we increase IE student access to and awareness of NGOs and companies in the area of social responsibility.

+Exchange Ideas: we learn from one another by discussing various social responsibility topics.

+Guest Speakers: we attract fresh insights that increase IE student awareness of current topics related to social responsibility.

For more information on the IE Net Impact Chapter, see our powerpoint presentation Download file

Contact Us
Email: socialresponsibility.club@ie.edu