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EDITIONS since 2020
As environmental awareness grows and our world undergoes rapid, transformative change, the need to equip future professionals with the skills to adapt, innovate, and tackle pressing challenges is urgent. In this context, ChangeNOW and Les Echos joined forces to create the first ranking of business and engineering schools most committed to ecological and social transition.
Schools have always played a major role in shaping the ideal career path, embedding messages throughout education that establish core values and beliefs for a lifetime. Today, a new narrative is emerging: one where individuals can earn a living while contributing positively to the planet. We firmly believe schools have a key role in building a sustainable world.
Marketing, finance, sciences… Courses are evaluated comprehensively, avoiding a narrow focus on sustainability-specific programs.
The ranking is based on a survey sent to business and engineering schools, evaluated across six criteria:
Integration of impact topics in the curriculum
Strength of the alumni network in impact sectors
Institutional strategy and exemplary practices
Diversity and equal opportunity
Engagement of student associations with impact topics
Academic excellence and employability
Third edition of the ChangeNOW - Les Echos START ranking ranking of the schools most committed to the ecological and
The 2022 ranking of the best schools to change the world is out! The annual ranking of the best schools
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