The University of Sydney Business School participated in the Positive Impact Rating for the first time in 2025 to assess our sustainability and responsible management initiatives. Using the PIR to evaluate student engagement was a key point of interest.

To strengthen student awareness and connection to sustainability themes, the school collaborated with its Careers & Employability Office to launch the event From Green Goals to Impact: Sustainability Careers in Business. This initiative provided students with direct access to industry professionals working in sustainability roles, encouraging career reflection and connection to practice.

Further support was established through a Student Clubs & Societies Symposium co-hosted with the External Engagement and International team. A dedicated panel discussion on Sustainability and its Impact on Business Decisions brought together students and industry experts to explore responsible business practices.

To provide an ongoing platform for learning and peer exchange, the school launched a dedicated Canvas site, Sustainability in Business Studies. This online space features student-led video reflections, faculty research highlights, and resources for engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also connects students with the Business School’s PRME activities and showcases relevant courses and initiatives.

Awareness-building began early in the student journey. During the university’s Welcome Week, the PRME team hosted an information booth, where student ambassadors distributed sustainable materials and initiated conversations about PRME and student-led change.

Together, these efforts reflect a student support strategy that combines access to industry, co-curricular engagement, and digital tools to foster sustainability literacy. The PIR process is now being used to evaluate the effectiveness of these initiatives and to identify further opportunities for meaningful student involvement.