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70  Sameh Abadir et al. IMD clearly states in its policy:

We believe a sense of shared responsibility is essential for the prosperity of individuals, businesses, communities, and na- tions… We support responsible leaders who act with integrity, contribute to sustainable performance and have a positive im- pact on the world. (IMD Business School, 2019b)

IMD sustainability policy, principles, commitment and scope Source: IMD Business School, 2019b

Our sustainability policy Founded by business executives for business executives, we are an in- dependent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach. We strive to be the trusted learning partner of choice for ambitious indi- viduals and organizations worldwide. We believe a sense of shared responsibility is essential for the pros- perity of individuals, businesses, communities and nations. Chal- lenging what is and inspiring what could be, we develop leaders who transform organisations and contribute to society. We support re- sponsible leaders who act with integrity, contribute to sustainable per- formance and have a positive impact on the world. Our principles Our approach to sustainability is aligned with Principles for Respon- sible Management Education (PRME). PRME seeks to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible manage- ment education. We enable continuous improvement to develop a new generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex chal- lenges of the 21st century. IMD is committed to the following principles: Purpose We will develop the capabilities of students and participants to be fu- ture generators of sustainable value for business and society, and to work for an inclusive and sustainable global economy.