What the Better World MBA Ranking Measures
Published annually by Corporate Knights, the Better World MBA Ranking identifies MBA programs that most effectively prepare graduates to address urgent social, environmental, and economic challenges. In 2025, Corporate Knights evaluated 179 MBA programs across 12 countries, scoring them on:
- the extent to which sustainability is embedded in core MBA coursework (90% of the score); and
- the impact of alumni careers in sustainability-focused roles (10% of the score).
Kogod's Commitment to Sustainability: A Decade of Building a More Sustainable World Through Business
Kogod’s top placement marks a defining moment in its long-term mission to make business a force for meaningful change. Over the past ten years, Kogod has deliberately reimagined its curricula and operations to prepare students to integrate ethics, sustainability, and innovation into every business decision.
The most innovative companies and leaders know that sustainable business is good business. At Kogod, we develop pragmatic leaders who combine AI savvy with an impact-driven mindset to drive value for blue chips, start-ups and non-profits alike.”
David Marchick
Dean, Kogod School of Business
Sustainability in Every Core Course
Kogod’s MBA offers a curriculum that infuses sustainability into finance, operations, ethics, and leadership. Kogod MBA students explore sustainability in subjects such as:
- Climate Finance and Risk Management
- Sustainability and Global Strategy
- Ethical Leadership and Governance
- Circular Economy and Innovation
Learning by Doing: Real-World Sustainability Projects
Beyond the classroom, Kogod’s MBA emphasizes applied learning that delivers measurable outcomes for businesses and communities. Students partner with companies and nonprofits on to solve real sustainability challenges and consult on ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and impact measurement.
From Classroom to Career Impact: Kogod MBA Outcomes
Kogod alumni drive sustainability forward in diverse roles across industries, illustrating how Kogod’s MBA equips graduates to align purpose with profit — and lead organizations toward long-term resilience.
Employers across every sector now recognize that sustainability literacy isn’t optional, it’s essential."
Julie Anderson
Director of Kogod's MS in Sustainability Management
“Whether in finance, operations, or strategy, organizations want leaders that can connect sustainability performance to long-term business resilience and value creation,” said Julie Anderson, director of Kogod’s MS in Sustainability Management program and longtime sustainable finance practitioner.
Using AI to Solve Sustainability Challenges: Kogod's Partnership with Xylem, Inc.
Kogod’s embrace of AI is driven by the belief that AI can help businesses make smarter, faster, and more equitable decisions—enabling greater progress toward sustainable business objectives. In collaboration with Xylem Inc., a Fortune 500 global water technology company, students participating in Kogod’s annual case competition analyzed how AI can be leveraged to improve water management systems, increase operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Students assessed how AI tools could enhance early flood detection, optimize energy usage in water treatment facilities, and inform investment decisions for sustainable infrastructure. The case competition with Xylem reflects Kogod’s growing focus on using AI strategically for good, preparing MBA graduates to harness emerging technologies in service of building a more sustainable world through business.
What the Future of Sustainability at Kogod Looks Like
As Kogod celebrates this latest Corporate Knights recognition, the school continues to expand its sustainability leadership by hosting sustainability leaders from Fortune 500 companies, developing new corporate partnerships, and conducting impactful research that addresses global sustainability challenges across sectors.
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