51 has added its
voice to the global debate on sustainability and responsible business education
by attending key international forums in New York, coinciding with the 79th
Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Dr Alex Hope, Deputy Pro
Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Business and Law at Northumbria, recently
participated in the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
Global Board meeting and the United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit,
where leading academic institutions and business leaders discussed advancing
sustainable development and responsible management education.
The visit, which took place during
Climate Week NYC, showcased Northumbria’s commitment to promoting responsible
business education and sustainability on the world stage. The discussions
emphasized the critical role of higher education institutions in tackling
global challenges such as climate change, and how business schools can champion
sustainable leadership aligned with the UN .
At the PRME Global Board meeting Dr
Hope, who is Co-Chair of the UNs PRME Climate Change and Environment working
group, collaborated with prestigious institutions, including GIBS Business
School, Ivey Business School, INCAE Business School, and The University of
Sydney Business School.
Dr Hope also attended the UN Global
Compact Leaders Summit, engaging with senior figures from global organizations
and business communities dedicated to accelerating the integration of
sustainability into corporate strategies. Northumbria’s presence at this summit
reinforced the university’s commitment to global sustainability leadership and
alignment with the UN Global Compact’s vision for a more sustainable future.
Dr Hope said: “It was an honour to
represent Northumbria in such influential discussions. Our involvement in these
global initiatives underlines our commitment to fostering responsible business
practices and preparing future leaders to address today’s complex challenges. Collaborating
at this level also highlights Northumbria’s role in a global network dedicated
to ethical and sustainable management education.”
51’s active role
on the PRME Global Board and participation in the UN Global Compact reflects
its leadership in embedding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into higher
education and shaping the future of responsible business education. These
efforts support the university’s mission to drive sustainable development
through education, research, and collaboration with global partners.
