Sustainability Report 2021

2021 Highlights

2021 Highlights

In 2021, despite a challenging context brought on by the pandemic, IMD achieved key milestones in its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

IMD Purpose:

“Challenging what is, inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society”

Natalia Olynec

At IMD, sustainability is embedded in our purpose and throughout the institute’s strategy and activities. It is an integral part of our DNA and our vision for the future. As a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education, we have made a clear commitment to transforming business and leadership by educating senior executives to embed environmental, social and governance opportunities and risks in decision-making. IMD advocates for sustainability through our teaching, research, and outreach. At the same time, the institute aims to continuously improve in fulfilling its duty to ensure a sustainable, inclusive campus and workplace.

Natalia Olynec, IMD Head of Sustainability

Responsible Leadership Development

Responsible Leadership Development

Hired one new faculty, one visiting faculty and two researchers focused on sustainability

Responsible Leadership Development

Launched Leading Sustainable Business Transformation program

Responsible Leadership Development

Started Master of Science in Sustainable Management and Technology

Responsible Leadership Development

New Partnerships with World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Business Schools for Climate Leadership

Cutting Edge Education

Responsible Leadership Development

Two-thirds of IMD’s program revenue base in 2021 from technology-mediated programs, compared with 10 percent pre-pandemic

Introduced virtual reality enhanced programs

Introduced virtual reality enhanced programs

Access to Executive Education

Access to Executive Education

35% of 2021 MBA class was composed of women, compared to 34% in 2020

Access to Executive Education

In 2021, 34% of EMBA participants were female, compared with 29% in 2020

Access to Executive Education

Scholarships were provided for 51% of MBA participants

Access to Executive Education

In 2021, IMD offered support to 61 participants from NGOs to attend its programs

Workforce Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Access to Executive Education

Gender Equal Pay Certification achieved

Mobility and Emissions

Access to Executive Education

New telework policy

Zoom sessions

+21% Zoom sessions vs 2020

Travel carbon emissions

Travel carbon emissions 252.3 t in 2021 vs 385.5 t in 2020

IMD was rated Silver for 2021 by EcoVadis

IMD was rated Silver for 2021 by EcoVadis
for demonstrating continuous improvement in implementing sustainability performance and capturing impact, with a clear year-on-year improvement in its score.

The EcoVadis ratings measure organizations’ activities to ensure and promote respect for the environment, human rights, ethics, sustainable procurement, and more.