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Ethical and Responsible Business Network (ERBN) at UW–Madison empowers students to explore the intersection of business, ethics, and sustainability. Through guest speakers, hands-on consulting, professional development, and community-focused events, we provide meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.

Membership

Membership to the Ethical and Responsible Business Network is open to all undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. Dues of $15 must be paid every semester. You can join at any point in the semester, no application required.

To qualify for Lead Member status, you must:

Be a dues-paying member
Attend 3 Guest Speaker Events
Attend 1 Social Event
Attend 1 Professional Development or Volunteer Event
Attend Consulting Dinner

OR Be a dues-paying member and attend 8 Events Total

You will receive an email at the end of the semester if you qualify for Lead Member status.

Madi Meyer, BS '25

"ERBN really opened my eyes to how many different ways sustainability shows up in our lives and careers — especially in roles that don’t have ‘sustainability’ in the title. What made it special, though, was the community. I got to work on projects that made a real difference locally while being surrounded by people who genuinely care about building a better future."

Guest Speakers

Hear from and connect with industry leaders who are driving sustainable impact in the business sphere through their work. This semester, we welcome speakers from 3M, Avery Dennison, Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, Fitzgerald Asset Management, Snapchat, and more.

ERBN x WSB AI Hub

Spring Consulting
Dinner 2025

Consulting

Engage in free, real-world consulting projects that help businesses and nonprofits meet a diverse array of goals with a sustainability lens.

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Professional Development

Build skills and explore careers that align with responsible business through immersive experiences and networking. ERBNites have access to:

Career Treks: Join passionate students on an all-day trip to Chicago to speak with business leaders to learn how they drive positive change in their careers.

Sustainability Conferences: Attend day-long sustainability focused conferences to grow your network and learn about what Wisconsin businesses are doing to improve sustainability through their products, services, and operations.

Sustainability Networking Night: Grow your network by connecting with industry professionals about their careers and companies that focus on sustainability. Come ready with resumes, as employers may be hiring for future interns or full-time roles.

Case Competitions: Sharpen your problem-solving skills by working with teams to craft solutions to real-world business challenges. Case competitions serve as valuable practice for case interviews.

Sustain Dane
Summit 2025

Wisconsin Climate
March 2025

Events

Foster community, learning, and impact through a variety of interactive and engaging events.

Volunteering: Give back to the community through hands-on service projects that align with our mission, such as litter pickup through the city's Adopt a Block Program.

Field Trips: Explore local businesses and organizations committed to ethical and sustainable practices.

Socials: Connect with fellow ERBNites and build lasting relationships! This semester, we plan on hosting a thrifting social and cultural potluck, among other events.