Sustainability Report 2021

Sustainability at IMD 10

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

IMD Stakeholder Groups Foundation and Supervisory Board

Key Topics and Concerns

How we engage with our stakeholders

Quarterly Board meetings Weekly Executive Committee meetings

Responsible leadership development Cutting edge education Long-term strategy Sound risk management Responsible business conduct

Clients and Program Participants

Regular meetings with client relationship managers Program co-creation Roundtables, communities, and webinars Digital newsletters

Programs that meet client executive education objectives Innovative pedagogical tools

Data privacy and confidentiality Research and thought leadership

Alumni

Alumni reunions Alumni Club events Alumni online social networking platform Webinars Digital newsletters

Networking and communities Access to thought leadership Information about new programs and latest trends

Accreditation Bodies

Accreditation reports Accreditation visits and reviews

Research and thought leadership Program development Sustainable campus operations

Employees

Employee intranet Community meetings Annual performance reviews Annual employee engagement surveys Development plans Monthly sustainability newsletter Community philanthropy opportunities

Sustainability strategy Working conditions

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion activities Opportunities to engage in community

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