Perspectives on... Sustainability & climate change Tim Banerjee Dhoul canvases the views and experiences of experts from across BGA’s global network to discover why management education matters when it comes to tackling the global challenges of sustainability and climate change
How close is your school to net zero? And are you currently working towards any specific targets on sustainability/ decarbonisation with regards to your operations and activities? Jako Volschenk, associate professor of strategy & sustainability, Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa “We do not currently have any scope 1 emissions [direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the organisation]. While we do not measure our scope 2 [indirect emissions from energy purchased and consumed] and scope 3 emissions [lifecycle emissions across the value chain], we are in the process of installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that will meet all our electricity requirements currently classified as scope 2 emissions. “We have substantial scope 3 emissions, mostly because of our MBA’s compulsory international study
Shahid Amjad, head of department, environment and energy management, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Pakistan “IoBM has not yet pledged a formal net-zero goal but remains deeply committed to sustainability. As a signatory of the UI GreenMetric and Times Higher Education sustainability rankings, IoBM advances energy conservation, digital transformation and resource efficiency. Recent initiatives include a tree plantation drive and the launch of a Wall of Kindness in 2024. These actions reflect IoBM’s alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs) 7 and 13 and its ongoing transition towards a low-carbon future.” Matt Gitsham, professor of business and sustainable development, Hult International Business School, US “We have a target to be net zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and
module. Our blended MBA reduces students’ carbon footprint substantially by delivering class sessions in a synchronous virtual format.”
“Our blended MBA reduces students’ carbon footprint substantially by delivering class sessions in
a synchronous virtual format”
Jako Volschenk
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