Masters Masterclass

Posted on 18 January 2011

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Masterclass

Image showing Paula Widdowson

Led by sustainability consultant Paula Widdowson, the York Management School CSR Masterclass will be given to Masters students on the 19 January in the Boardroom of the Law and Management Building.

Paula has many years experience as director of sustainability for Northern Foods working with M&S on delivering Plan A, Sainsbury on achieving their five core principles and ASDA on managing the Walmart sustainability index.

Originally trained as a Biochemist at Leeds University, Paula has successfully held a number of senior roles at Esso, ASDA, Bass and Improve (the sector skills council for food and drink manufacturing).

Paula's presentation will cover a business perspective of CSR, the importance of the business case, effective engagement routes and will use two real life case studies.