IIMB maintains top spot in Positive Impact Rating 2025
The Positive Impact Rating assesses a business school's contribution to societal progress and global good. It was initiated by a coalition of business school experts and is governed by a Swiss association. It is supported by founding endorsers, including WWF, Oxfam International, and the UN Global Compact Switzerland, with funding from VIVA Idea and the Institute for Business Sustainability (IBS).
Exceeding global benchmarks
Across PIR's seven core impact dimensions, IIMB delivered strong scores with Governance (9.42), Culture (9.32), and Public Engagement (9.29). Additionally, the institute recorded high scores in Programs, Learning Methods, Student Support, and Institute as a Role Model.
'Over the last decade, IIMB has steadily deepened its engagement with the principles of sustainable, responsible business. Our efforts have been deliberate and in close alignment with the institute's mission to create value for business, government, and society. It is encouraging to see that these efforts are recognised through consistent leadership across all impact dimensions,' said Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIMB, commenting on the achievement.
Record participation
The sixth edition of the PIR saw a record participation of 86 business schools across 28 countries. Notably, this year's rating introduced a Faculty Survey alongside the student assessment, offering a dual-stakeholder perspective and a comparative view of how both students and faculty perceive their institution's commitment to societal impact.
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