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WHY IE?
IE University stands as an innovative, pioneering and transformative educational institution, that fosters an environment of continuous learning, forward-thinking academic approaches, and leading research. Sustainability is at the heart of everything taking place at IE University, manifesting across its innovative academic portfolio, groundbreaking research and operational frameworks.
Notably, IE Business School has garnered international recognition as the first academic institution globally for its trailblazing ESG and Net Zero education provided to MBA students. Additionally, IE University has been recognized as one of the first “carbon-neutral” in Europe.
The IEU Sustainability Transition Hub, fortified by an assembly of more than 150 world-class experts in several sustainability areas, supported by ten specialized research centers and an extensive body of publications, serves as a powerhouse to attain your goals. It not only facilitates knowledge dissemination but also provides a robust framework to increase corporate potential and create the specific tools and strategies for sustainable growth.
international recognition
Embracing the transformative power of technology applied to education, IE University has been included in the Financial Times Responsible Business Education Awards 2024 in recognition of its innovative educational content and commitment to sustainability, highlighting an immersive simulation project “Eye in the Storm: your role in climate change action”
KNOWLEDGE AREAS and EXPERTS
At IE University, our knowledge domains on Sustainability undergo continuous refinement and expansion. Leveraging the expertise of our specialized faculty members and fostering cross-disciplinary knowledge dissemination within the institution, we define four areas of expertise. Each of these categories are supported by corresponding academic world-class authorities.
Resilient regenerative organizations
Circularity and sustainability strategies
Sustainability and business transformation
Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management
Data-Driven Sustainability
Corporate Governance & Sustainability
Human side of sustainability, people and organizations
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Purpose and impact
Sustainability foresight & trends
Sustainable Finance
Sustainability, development and 2030 agenda
Research and outreach
The University has established several specialized action-driven research and outreach units, as we understand that sustainability research plays a critical role in pursuing a successful environmental and fair transition. As a world-class institution, our contribution to generating knowledge in this sphere includes both academic research and applied research.
iX ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT LAB
Impact Xcelerator (iX) is a platform that enables controlled collisions between ventures, industry, and academics, designed to understand what’s next in global tech trends, break silos and co-create new energy and climate specialization projects.
CENTRE FOR WATER AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION
Bridging the knowledge and skills gap in sustainable water management and climate change adaptation & mitigation.
IE CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
The center is focused in generating the knowledge and tools necessary to develop practical solutions to boost our partners’ positive impact. How? by analyzing best practices, creating of platforms of knowledge exchange, or incubating transformative ideas and initiatives.
CHAIR OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND IMPACT INVESTING
The research covers many areas, including the social and environmental challenges facing the planet, the strategic and transformative potential of committed investors, and how to measure and link impact to the generation of economic value.
CENTRE FOR FAMILIES IN BUSINESS
The Centre covers the challenges and keys to the success of families in business to contribute to their development and positive impact on society, including ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria in business management and family assets. Philanthropy and new social innovation strategies.
IE CENTER FOR DIVERSITY IN GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Focused in diversity applied research and experiential learning activities to tackle the needs and priorities of corporate partners to scientifically establish when and how diversity can bring resilience, innovation and efficiency to the organization.
OBSERVATORY ON SUSTAINABLE COMPLIANCE CULTURES
The objective is to promote ethical commitment within organizations, especially in small and medium-sized companies where there is lesser knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements.
IE CHAIR ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The chair seeks to generate cutting edge research with the final goal of fostering organizations in which employee health and well-being can flourish.
IE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Dedicated to reshaping the future of our cities by offering expert and innovative advice at various scales; from comprehensive city-wide proposals to intricate neighborhood analysis, and even to the granularity of individual buildings with operational strategies and decarbonization plans.
CENTRE FOR TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
This is a center for the generation and dissemination of knowledge about transport and infrastructure management. The center focuses in the analysis of these industries in an independent academic ecosystem.
