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At INSEAD, we believe that sustainability is a collective effort shaped by diverse perspectives. Whether you're a journalist seeking insights, a student passionate about driving change, an alumnus eager to contribute, a partner organisation collaborating for impact, or a local community member invested in a better future - this space is designed for you. 

Explore resources, discover initiatives and connect with a network dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices worldwide.

The Hoffmann Institute Summer Internship Stipend

The INSEAD Hoffmann Institute Impact Internship Stipend programme provides financial support to around 15 INSEAD MBA students each year who pursue a summer internship with a clearly defined social or environmental purpose. The selection criteria include opportunity to showcase social and environmental impact, as well as, fit with the applicant’s professional trajectory. The stipend programme has supported 100 000 euros worth of internships since its creation.

Hear from our MBA students as they report back from their summer impact internship experiences. Read more

Special Feature: Latest MBA students reporting back

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Catalysing Change: My Journey of Social Impact through the INSEAD Hoffmann Institute Internship

​During her INSEAD Hoffmann Institute internship with PANL Business Consulting and Services, Van Ngo worked on projects aimed at securing scholarships for underprivileged students in remote areas of Vietnam and developing strategies for the country's transition from coal to sustainable energy sources. This experience deepened her commitment to...

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Summer Internship in India

Alternative View: Doing an "Impact Internship" during the summer

​Neha Singh Jadoun, an INSEAD MBA student, chose to forgo a corporate internship to fulfill a longstanding commitment by interning with Teach For India, aiming to boost school attendance and participation among underprivileged children post-COVID. Supported by the INSEAD Hoffmann Institute Impact Internship Stipend, she developed engaging programs...

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AfricInvest

My Summer Internship in Impact Investing in Africa

​During her INSEAD summer internship, Diana Hindle Fisher worked with AfricInvest's Responsible Investing team in Tunis, Tunisia, focusing on impact measurement and management across sectors like agriculture and healthcare. This experience underscored the feasibility of achieving financial returns while driving real-world impact and highlighted the...

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Alumni

With over 67 000 alumni across 179 countries our alumni community champions business for good and engages to generate lasting positive impact. 

Business Sustainability Awards

celebrating alumni from across the world for their sustainability achievements

INSEADer of the month

to celebrate alumni demonstrating a commitment to positive impact

Sustainability Shaping Conversations at the INSEAD Alumni Forum 2025

This year’s INSEAD Alumni Forum “Lead with Integrity: Shape the Future Now” integrated conversations on sustainability

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Celebrating INSEAD business sustainability creativity

The necessity to create a more sustainable world creates new business opportunities and an incentive to rethink business practices. INSEAD seeks to recognize Alumni who demonstrate commitment and excellence in seizing that opportunity to align business and sustainability goals.
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Christina Law MBA’91D INSEADer of the Month: February 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate Christina Law MBA’91D as our INSEADer of the Month. A distinguished leader, dedicated philanthropist, and advocate for diversity, Christina exemplifies INSEAD’s mission to inspire meaningful change in business and society.
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Sustainability x Alumni Forums

This year’s INSEAD Alumni Forum “Lead with Integrity: Shape the Future Now” was hosted on April 4- 5 at the Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over two days a record number of 1200+ participants took part in a mix of key notes, breakout sessions and networking events centred around 4 key themes: Leadership, Technology, Water and Food. All conversations had an element of sustainability showcasing the integration of sustainability within the INSEAD Alumni community
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Alumni Back to Campus Sustainability Programme

The INSEAD Alumni Sustainability Programme is a 2-day on-campus workshop meant as a refresh/update to your degree. The alumni only programme equips participants with the latest evidence and practices on sustainability to accelerate progress in the corporate world.

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Past Events

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INSEAD @ ChangeNOW 2025: Focus on Emerging Economies

To mobilize and share knowledge and expertise, INSEAD is joining forces with the ChangeNOW Summit as its Academic Partner for the 7th consecutive year. 
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INSEAD @Davos: Advancing Sustainability

At Davos 2025, INSEAD reinforced its sustainability commitment at the SDG Tent, led by the Hoffmann Institute and InTent. Key moments included:The first INSEAD Alumni get-together, featuring Dean Francisco Veloso and FT’s Andrew Jack.Workshops with BS4CL, a roundtable by Professor Subramanian Rangan, and Dean Veloso’s role in the Circularity Taskforce.Speakers emphasized education, collaboration, and action in driving change. As Dean Veloso put it: "By coming together and focusing on real solutions, we can move forward."
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INSEAD Alumni Forum Europe 2025: Lead with Integrity, Shape the Future Now!

This April 2025, INSEAD invites you to a call to action, not just an event. The Alumni Forum will tackle the world’s most pressing challenges through four key themes:Managing Climate Risk & Water ResourcesFeeding the World ResponsiblyInnovating Tech for a Complex WorldLeading Towards a Fair & Safe SocietyEngage with cutting-edge research, pioneering solutions, and industry leaders. Experience company visits, dynamic discussions, and social events, all in a festival-like atmosphere designed for impactful conversations and meaningful connections.Be part of the movement—join us and help shape a better future!
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Les Conférences de l'INSEAD: Thomas Pesquet

Can space teach us how to live better together on Earth?We welcomed French astronaut & GEMBA alumnus Thomas Pesquet for INSEAD’s largest-ever event, with 1,000+ live participants and 1,200+ registrations. Pesquet shared insights from his 200-day Alpha mission, showcasing life in space, breathtaking Earth views, and working 400 km above ground. He also answered questions from the local community and discussed the future of lunar and Mars exploration. A big thanks to our 50+ volunteers who made it possible!
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INSEAD Health Week

The third edition of INSEAD Health Week, held on the Europe Campus from 15 to 18 January 2024, focused on mental and physical well-being. The week explored key topics such as physical health, nutrition, sleep, self-care and creating a sustainable work-life balance, alongside discussions on health for the future
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INSEAD Earth Week

For the first time, Earth Week was held exclusively on the INSEAD Asia Campus in May 2024, organised by MBA and MIM students, with support from the Hoffmann Institute and Student Life Singapore.Over four days, the INSEAD community explored Singapore’s sustainability landscape through panels, workshops and activities.

Les Conferences de l'INSEAD

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Access the dedicated webpage and library of conference replays

Les Conférences de l'INSEAD is a free series in French which welcomes the local community. Run since 1987 by Professor Henri-Claude de Bettignies, the series creates a space to reflect on current global topics, with sustainability as one of the core themes.

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Our 2025-2026 Conference Series

Pierre Veltz

Pour une économie désirable : la sobriété est-elle impérative, comment, et pour qui ?

Pierre VELTZ, Professeur Emérite à Ecole des Ponts, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
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Cécile Renouard

L’impératif de la transition écologique : comment passer du savoir à l’action ?

Cécile RENOUARD, Professeur à l’ESSEC, Présidente du Campus de la Transition
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Dominique Bourg

Leçons des limites planétaires : comment faire face ?

Dominique BOURG, Philosophe, Professeur honoraire, Université de Lausanne
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Laurence Devillers

L’intelligence Artificielle tournant décisif dans l’évolution de l’humanité : Ange ou Démon ?

Laurence DEVILLERS, Professeur en intelligence artificielle, Sorbonne Université, Présidente de la Fondation Blaise Pascal
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Jean Jouzel

Face à l’inévitabilité du changement climatique, quelles réponses apporter ?

Jean JOUZEL, Climatologue, Membre de l’Académie des Sciences, Prix Vetlesen 2012 (considéré comme le Nobel des Sciences de la Terre)
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Partners

INSEAD, uses collaboration and strategic partnerships with businesses, NGOs, and institutions worldwide, to bridge academia and practice to advance responsible leadership, innovative solutions, and transformative change.

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United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education

This initiative aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business schools today and equip students with the understanding and ability to deliver change tomorrow.
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United Nations Academic Impact

As part of a network of 1600 academic institutions, think tanks, students, researchers and educational partners in more than 150 countries, INSEAD collaborates with the UN Academic Impact to promote sustainable development.
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InTent

For the 5th year, INSEAD partnered with InTent to bring virtual reality case to the SDG Tent in Davos, focusing on sustainable business and the role of technology in creating positive impact in the learning space.
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ChangeNOW

Since 2018, the Hoffmann Institute has led INSEAD efforts as a major Academic Partner of the ChangeNOW Summit, the world's largest gathering of solutions for the planet.
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Global Business School Network

INSEAD continues engagement with this international coalition of business schools to improve access to quality, locally relevant management education for the developing world.
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UN Women HeForShe Alliance

In September 2021, our school joined the #HeForShe initiative with commitments to achieve gender balance on the Board of Directors and continue promoting gender equity at all school levels.
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Stewardship Asia Centre

INSEAD partnered with the Stewardship Asia Centre to launch the Steward Leadership 25 (SL25), an annual listing of the 25 best projects of steward leadership excellence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL)

BS4CL is a partnership of 8 business schools working together to address the climate crisis and raise awarness of issues, challenges, and actions needed to help build business address climate change.
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