Participation in PIR working groups from 2023 to 2025 prompted CENTRUM PUCP to broaden its approach to positive impact by strengthening its engagement with the corporate sector. While the school had long focused on developing business skills for underserved entrepreneurs, it recognized a missed opportunity to influence organizational behavior through deeper alumni and corporate networks.

Building on existing relationships, CENTRUM PUCP launched the Sustainability Club, a cross-sectoral community that includes students, alumni, faculty, and business professionals. This platform fosters collaboration on shared sustainability challenges and creates space for multi-stakeholder dialogue.

A key outcome of this initiative is Impact Nights—community-led events centered on real-world sustainability issues. Each session features faculty research as a starting point for discussion and collective ideation. The events aim to translate academic insights into practical improvements within participating organizations, stimulating reflection and collaboration across sectors.

The model is intentionally participatory. Faculty provide evidence-based input, but outcomes are driven by the broader community. The approach supports both knowledge transfer and action-oriented engagement, linking the school’s academic mission to social, environmental, and economic progress.

Inspired by practices shared in PIR sessions, the school has also launched several new thematic clubs to activate its broader community and extend its impact. These developments mark a shift from isolated academic initiatives toward a more integrated impact strategy that connects learning, research, and real-world change.

PIR involvement has helped catalyze a governance and culture shift—centering stakeholder collaboration and positioning the school as a convenor for sustainability-driven dialogue and action.