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Founded by business executives for business executives, we are an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach. We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious individuals and organizations worldwide.
We believe a sense of shared responsibility is essential for the prosperity of individuals, businesses, communities and nations. Challenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organisations and contribute to society. We support responsible leaders who act with integrity, contribute to sustainable performance and have a positive impact on the world.
Our approach to sustainability is aligned with Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). PRME seeks to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible management education. We enable continuous improvement to develop a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex challenges of the 21st century.
IMD is committed to the following principles:
This policy applies to all IMD programs, events, pedagogic initiatives and research activities.
Our impact on the world occurs both directly through our own activities, and indirectly through the activities of the students, business executives and organizations with whom we come into contact.
With respect to our own activities, our approach to environmental, social and economic responsibility includes working within existing legislation, of course, but also voluntarily exceeding legal requirements to demonstrate leadership on issues that are important to us and our stakeholders. While we have limited influence over the third parties we work with, we commit to educate them about our policy and encourage them to align operating practices with our policy objectives.
In our work with students, business executives and organizations, our goal is to educate effective, inspirational, reflective and responsible leaders who will contribute to enhancing the performance of their organizations in a way that also contributes positively to society.
On the research front, we research ambitious and progressive organizations that push the boundaries of performance. We also strive to identify and study individuals and organizations that find innovative ways to do well (performance-wise) by doing good (for society).
Beyond our traditional clients and corporate partners, we collaborate with and support non-corporate institutions such as NGOs, NPOs and governmental organizations, to help them manage their activities more effectively and efficiently and thus have an even more positive impact on the world.
Please contact Natalia Olynec, Sustainability Partner, [email protected] for more information.
At IMD, we believe a sense of shared responsibility is needed for the flourishing of our planet, organizations, and society. Business leaders can play a crucial role in providing solutions for the future. We can continue to become more accountable for the social and environmental costs of our actions. Read more in IMD’s Sustainability Report.
With over 9,000 program participants a year, IMD guests and staff drink a lot of coffee. Did you know that we sustainably source about 2 tons of coffee a year and even recycle the waste to make energy? IMD works with the city of Lausanne to transform coffee grinds and food waste into biogas, providing heat and electricity.