Sustainability Report 2021

Sustainability at IMD

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Our Stakeholders

Our Stakeholders

Sustainability is a strategic issue for our key stakeholders, who contribute to our long-term success or are influenced by our activities. Across the world of business, expectations around transparency are increasing. As part of our commitment to sustainability, IMD communicates and reports regularly on our continuous progress in our key areas of influence.

IMD Stakeholder Groups	Key Topics and Concerns	How we engage with our stakeholders
Foundation and Supervisory Board	Responsible leadership development Cutting edge education Long-term strategy Sound risk management Responsible business conduct	Quarterly Board meetings Weekly Executive Committee meetings
Clients and Program Participants	Programs that meet client executive education objectives Innovative pedagogical tools Data privacy and confidentiality Research and thought leadership	Regular meetings with client relationship managers Program co-creation Roundtables, communities, and webinars Digital newsletters
Alumni	Networking and communities Access to thought leadership Information about new programs and latest trends	Alumni reunions Alumni Club events Alumni online social networking platform Webinars Digital newsletters
Accreditation Bodies	Research and thought leadership Program Development Sustainable campus operations	Accreditation reports Accreditation visits and reviews
Employees	Sustainability strategy Working conditions Equity, inclusion and diversity activities Opportunities to engage in community	Employee intranet Community meetings Annual performance reviews Annual employee engagement surveys Development plans Monthly sustainability newsletter Community philanthropy opportunities
Suppliers and Service Providers	Mutually beneficial relationships Timely payments	Transparency and fairness in procurement
Communities	Support to local economy and communities	Sponsorship and donations Employee volunteering

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Discover how IMD’s 75th anniversary and its focus on technology-mediated learning, sustainability, social innovation, and equity, inclusion and diversity shaped a memorable year.

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Rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable

A record year for FT50 articles and case sales cemented IMD’s place as an influential thought leader exploring today’s critical business challenges.

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Real learning, real impact

From world-leading MBA and EMBA degrees to world-class executive education, IMD continues to innovate as it pioneers new ways to develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.

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A caring, inclusive and high performance culture

IMD accelerates its efforts to support its global network and team, with a first Giving Day for alumni and progress in fostering a caring, inclusive and high performance culture.

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Responsible leadership and a trusted partner

Good governance, top rankings and strong signs of a sustained recovery in financial performance during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic point to a bright future.

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Transforming organizations and contributing to society

Find out how IMD is becoming a more sustainable organization and learning partner, from responsible leadership and cutting edge education to access to education, equity, inclusion and diversity, and mobility and emissions.

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Sustainability at IMD

Our Stakeholders

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Rigorous, relevant, insightful and actionable

Real learning, real impact

Swiss roots, global reach

A caring, inclusive and high performance culture

Responsible leadership and a trusted partner

Transforming organizations and contributing to society