Excelia Business School reaches level 4 - ‘Transforming’ - out of 5 possible levels, in its first participation in the Positive Impact Rating for Business Schools
In its first ever participation in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for Business Schools, Excelia Business School has been rated among the world’s top schools for its positive impact on the planet. By immediately attaining the demanding level 4, ‘Transforming’, out of a possible 5 levels, it joins the world’s Top 50 most socially and environmentally committed establishments. Only 6 French management schools have achieved this. Now in its 4th Edition, the Positive Impact Rating is based on the responses of more than 12,000 students from 71 business schools in 25 countries across 5 continents. The Positive Impact Rating is produced by the international student organisations oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact, in association with WWF Switzerland, OXFAM International, and UN Global Compact Switzerland.Excelia Business School achieves level 4, ‘Transforming’, out of a possible 5 levels, in its very first appearance
The 4th Edition of the Positive Impact Rating has recognised Excelia Business School’s strong commitment to the ecological and social transition. In its first ever participation, the school immediately achieved level 4, known as ‘Transforming’, out of a possible 5 levels. Some 39 schools from all over the world are featured, with only 6 from France. Level 4 schools have an average score of 7.8 out of 10, and no European school is among the 7 management schools in level 5.
The Positive Impact Rating positions business schools on one of 5 different levels:
- Level 1 ‘Beginning’: schools that are either getting started or are considering getting started
- Level 2 ‘Emerging’: schools with a stated commitment to positive action in one or more domains
- Level 3 ‘Progressing’: schools demonstrating evidence of results across certain impact dimensions
- Level 4 ‘Transforming’: schools with a positive impact culture embedded in their governance, and action initiatives, with visible results in many impact dimensions
- Level 5 ‘Pioneering’: schools with a unique, sustainable leadership progression in all impact dimensions
Excelia Business School distinguishes itself by its performance in certain areas
Excelia Business School obtained an overall score of 8, higher than the average for all level 4 ‘Transforming’ schools. The Positive Impact Rating report highlights a number of strengths that contribute to the school’s commitment and positive impact:
- The school’s vision of social commitment, and having CSR as its key focus, resulted in a high score of 8.4 on the theme of governance.
- With regard to Excelia Business School’s programmes, the report highlights the fact that they incorporate CSR and Ethics, and that the skills they develop in students are geared towards shaping future leaders who are socially responsible. Excelia Business School received a score of 8.
- Finally, the report emphasises the extent of the school’s commitment to CSR, both in terms of the values promoted by its members and its recognition amongst stakeholders. Excelia Business School received a score of 8.
Excelia Business School therefore stands out thanks to its strengths in each of the areas assessed by the Positive Impact Rating of Business Schools.
A rating based on student assessments
The Positive Impact Rating is the first to be based on student opinions of their school’s commitment to sustainable development. At Excelia Business School, the Oxygen student association conducted the survey, submitting the 22 Positive Impact Rating questions to students.
