Woxsen University's B School Achieves Level 5 In Positive Impact Rating

Spotlight Desk Jun 16, 2023

The School of Business, Woxsen University has achieved Level 5 in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), 2023 at Global Level marking for the second time in a row. This recognition places Woxsen’s School of Business alongside six other esteemed institutions with an impressive average score of 9.2.

The Positive Impact Rating (PIR), a Swiss association, governs the rating globally and evaluates business schools based on their societal contributions. Aligned with the Global Agenda of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this rating offers a basis for measuring the positive impact of a transformed management education worldwide.

To contribute to the betterment of society, School of Business, Woxsen University has identified three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

Under SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), the university conducts sessions like Heart-unlocked, Candid-talks, Mindficent Series & Human Library to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of students.

For SDG 4 (Quality Education), Centre for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the university has launched 'Project Aspiration', a three-week training programme aimed at educating underprivileged female students and empowering them with quality education.

In line with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), the university has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2026.

As per the institution, they ensure their students' quality education through case studies and conferences, research contributions through ‘Woxsen Business Review’, which has a sub-section for Sustainability and the SDGs to create awareness among students about companies’ integration of sustainability and social responsibility practices.