The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition (formerly called the Net Impact Case Competition) brings together graduate students, executives, and businesses that share a common commitment to innovative business practices that yield positive social, environmental, and financial returns. It is not enough for businesses to solely focus on profits. Business plans must prioritize environmental and social factors as well. The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition provides students the chance to display their ability to solve problems using a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability-focused professionals and companies.

The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition at the University of Colorado Boulder is being held on January 31, 2026.  This competition brings together top MBA students and professionals to tackle real-world sustainability challenges. This year’s case, Warehouse of the Future, is sponsored by Iron Mountain in partnership with Janus Henderson Investors and ClimateCAP. All team members must be currently enrolled in a graduate program and include at least one team member seeking a graduate-level business degree. $17,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams (prize amounts are pre-tax). Learn more and register your team.

Timeline:

October 1, 2025:      Team registration opens.  Review team requirements.

December 7, 2025:   Team registration closes.

December 10, 2025: Case released to all registered teams.

January 28, 2026:      Qualifying Round pitch decks due from all competing teams.

January 31, 2026:   Qualifying Round and Championship Round.