Sustainability at the School of Business
The motto of Aalto University School of Business is Better business – better society. It crystallizes the outlook how research and education in business can support the renewal of our economy, the production and consumption patterns in order to enable a sustainable future.
Sustainability is about securing an equitable social foundation for human well-being. Simultaneously, it cannot transgress ecological planetary boundaries that define the limits of Earth’s ecosystems and earth-system processes to support humankind’s existence – into an indefinite future.
For example, climate change, biodiversity loss and increasing inequalities are global challenges that threaten the well-being of humankind. The global sustainability crisis that humankind is experiencing requires us to focus on a habitable planet, while at the same time providing fair and equal opportunities for every human. Finland has set its own target on being carbon neutral by 2035 and is committed to the UN Sustainable development goals (SDG). Higher education and business schools are a key actors in promoting and enabling the necessary and indispensable systemic transformation towards sustainable societies.
Sustainability in the School of Business strategy
What’s up in sustainability?
Webinars, courses, events, etc. that deal with sustainability themes are compiled on this page. Take a look and participate!
Sustainability in studies at the School of Business
At Aalto University School of Business, sustainability perspectives are integrated into all studies across our master’s programme selection, but we also offer programmes that have a special focus on sustainability.
Possibilities for students to be active in sustainability
At Aalto University, there are several ways students can engage in activities around sustainability.
A Champion member of the global PRME network for sustainability education
Champion-level membership demonstrates that the School of Business is a leader in promoting responsibility
Read news on sustainability
Integrating entrepreneurship into forestry and agriculture education is critical for Africa
Assistant Professor Patrick Shulist co-develops entrepreneurship education with African partners
Aalto University School of Business joins Digital Education Council
The global alliance has a shared vision to drive sustainable innovation
Economist: A natural resource tax on hydropower would generate revenue and improve the state of the environment
A natural resource tax would be a way to distribute the costs of environmental protection so that they would not fall solely on electricity consumers
New research: Labeling carbon footprint affects the choices of mass catering customers – and the labeling method matters, too!
A recent study conducted in Germany shows that customers in a student canteen choose low-emission meals when presented with the carbon footprint of meals. This effect was strongest when the information was color-coded in a traffic-light scheme and translated into environmental costs in euros. According to one of the researchers, these findings could also be relevant for Finland, where mass catering is particularly popular.We are happy to discuss with you the themes of sustainability
Sustainability
At Aalto, we create solutions that enable well-being within the planetary boundaries. With us, you get the opportunity to learn, research and do meaningful things in a unique environment: we combine the expertise in science, art, technology and economy to develop creative solutions to the world’s major challenges, such as the climate crisis. We are a community of thousands of students, researchers and experts with passion and expertise for both system-level solutions and the rapidly implemented new innovations.
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