Sustainability at the School of Business
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The motto of Aalto University School of Business is Better business – better society. It crystallizes the outlook how research and education in business can support the renewal of our economy, the production and consumption patterns in order to enable a sustainable future.
Sustainability is about securing an equitable social foundation for human well-being. Simultaneously, it cannot transgress ecological planetary boundaries that define the limits of Earth’s ecosystems and earth-system processes to support humankind’s existence – into an indefinite future.
For example, climate change, biodiversity loss and increasing inequalities are global challenges that threaten the well-being of humankind. The global sustainability crisis that humankind is experiencing requires us to focus on a habitable planet, while at the same time providing fair and equal opportunities for every human. Finland has set its own target on being carbon neutral by 2035 and is committed to the UN Sustainable development goals (SDG). Higher education and business schools are a key actors in promoting and enabling the necessary and indispensable systemic transformation towards sustainable societies.
Sustainability in the School of Business strategy
What’s up in sustainability?
Webinars, courses, events, etc. that deal with sustainability themes are compiled on this page. Take a look and participate!
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Sustainability in studies at the School of Business
At Aalto University School of Business, sustainability perspectives are integrated into all studies across our master’s programme selection, but we also offer programmes that have a special focus on sustainability.
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Possibilities for students to be active in sustainability
At Aalto University, there are several ways students can engage in activities around sustainability.
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A Champion member of the global PRME network for sustainability education
Champion-level membership demonstrates that the School of Business is a leader in promoting responsibility
Read news on sustainability
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How to prepare our students to be professionals in an uncertain future?
Our graduates need various skills to navigate in the future of working life![Yritysprojektitiimi, Deloitte](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/2_3_288w_125h_d/public/2024-06/Deloitte_ESG.jpg?h=8f51faaa&itok=cUEPZWUJ)
Student project helped Deloitte capture ESG performance in company valuation
The final model developed by the students concentrated on the risk and opportunity analysis of sustainability-related topics![Two African women working on a project](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/2_3_288w_125h_d/public/2024-04/WDC_Cape_Town_2014_photo_by_Lasse_Lecklin_04.jpg?h=ac778ff2&itok=-PJMPac1)
Integrating entrepreneurship into forestry and agriculture education is critical for Africa
Assistant Professor Patrick Shulist co-develops entrepreneurship education with African partners![Digital Education Council](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/2_3_288w_125h_d/public/2024-03/Blue_gradients.png?h=cd2a7045&itok=nb5T644A)
Aalto University School of Business joins Digital Education Council
The global alliance has a shared vision to drive sustainable innovationWe are happy to discuss with you the themes of sustainability
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Sustainability
Aalto-University's purpose is to shape a sustainable future. At Aalto, we create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries.
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