The Beard Institute

Named for its benefactor Eugene P. Beard, the Beard Institute focuses on the importance of business ethics, responsible financial management and sustainability in the global marketplace.

Business has entered a new era of responsibility and accountability. In addition to producing solid financial results, business leaders are now responsible for managing their company's environmental and social impacts, as well as addressing the expectations of stakeholders including legislators, investors, customers and employees. The Beard Institute advocates that the bottom line is affected by the way an organization treats the community, environment and society as a whole.

By embracing these increased responsibilities, business leaders can foster their employees' creativity and innovation - leading to resource and waste efficiencies, cost savings, new market opportunities, greater bottom-line results and a more sustainable future for the world.

The Beard Institute offers educational programs and resources that promote the importance of business ethics, sustainability and responsible financial management.