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Figure 8.1  Sustainability @IMD logo.

With respect to our own activities, our approach to environmental, social and economic responsibility includes working within existing legislation, of course, but also voluntarily exceeding legal requirements to demonstrate leadership on issues that are important to us and our stakeholders. While we have limited influence over the third parties we work with, we commit to educate them about our policy and encour- age them to align operating practices with our policy objectives. In our work with students, business executives and organizations, our goal is to educate effective, inspirational, reflective and responsible leaders who will contribute to enhancing the performance of their or- ganizations in a way that also contributes positively to society. On the research front, we research ambitious and progressive organizations that push the boundaries of performance. We also strive to identify and study individuals and organizations that find innovative ways to do well (performance-wise) by doing good (for society). Beyond our tradi- tional clients and corporate partners, we collaborate with and support non-corporate institutions such as NGOs, NPOs and governmental or- ganizations, to help them manage their activities more effectively and efficiently and thus have an even more positive impact on the world. Sustainability initiatives at IMD IMD is an Advanced Signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which seeks to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible man- agement education (IMD Business School, 2019b). Its sustainability policy states its commitment to the six principles of: Purpose, Values, Method, Research Partnership and Dialogue. The business school was also granted the EcoVadis Silver Medal rating for CSR performance.