UQ Business School is a proud supporter and Advanced Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME).
PRME is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact founded in 2007 as a platform to encourage and increase awareness and integration of sustainability in business schools around the world.
Today, PRME is the largest coordinated effort between the world’s business schools and the United Nations. UQ Business School became a PRME signatory in 2015. As a school, we understand the privilege and responsibility of providing quality education that gives learners the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, change lives and transform societies.
UQ Carbon Literacy Program - an Australian first
UQ Business School partnered with the Carbon Literacy Project in 2021 as part of its commitment to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME), becoming the first university in Australia to launch a Carbon Literacy Program. The course taught participants the science of climate change, climate-related issues of social equity, and how individuals and organisations can take action. In 2022, the UQ Carbon Literacy Program took out the top prize in the Next Generation Learning and Skills category at the 2022 Australasian Green Gown Awards.
UQ PRME reports
Our Reports on Progress highlight UQ Business School’s commitment to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME). They show a significant alignment between UN PRME and UQ Business School. The Business School is now committing to 8 goals by 2030, and 15 actions for impact by 2023.
We would also like to extend our appreciation to Alex Stathakis from Conversio for our carbon footprint analysis.
Report on Progress 2022
This report reflects on the progress we have made on our 2030 Pathway, and uses these insights to focus our action plan for the next three years.
Report on Progress 2020
This report outlines our current contributions to the SDGs as well as our 2030 Pathway – the 8 goals we aspire to achieve and 15 actions to be taken in the next two years.
Report on Progress 2018
Our inaugural report demonstrates the strong alignment between PRME and the Business School and defines responsible management education as a high priority for the School.
Carbon Footprint Report 2019
This report shows our carbon footprint, outlining direct and indirect carbon emissions. It identifies emission reduction opportunities, sets targets and strategic actions.
PRME Directorate
As part of our ongoing commitment to our 2030 Pathway, we are pleased to announce the creation of our inaugural PRME Directorate. The Directorate will be responsible for guiding our 15 Actions for Impact between 2021 and 2023.
Dr Daniel Nyberg
PRME Director
Dr Jonathan Staggs
Associate PRME Director
Dr Christoph Breidbach
Associate PRME Director
Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer
Associate PRME Indigenous Engagement Director
Dr Matthew Hornsey
Associate PRME Director
Roxane Valier-Brasier
PRME Manager
About PRME
PRME is a global movement that aims to transform business and management education in order to raise the profile of sustainability in schools and develop responsible leaders of tomorrow.
It is underpinned by 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and works to engage business and management schools through the application of six principles.
