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PIR & PRME:
A Global Partnership for Responsible Management Education
Together, the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) empower business schools to measure, report, and strengthen their societal and environmental impact.
Official Partnership
PIR and PRME have officially partnered to support schools in documenting and reporting their sustainability and societal contributions.
Reporting Tool
PIR results support PRME SIP reports, with around 90% of
PIR-rated schools being
PRME Signatories.
Student & Faculty Engagement
PIR systematically integrates student and faculty perspectives, aligning school performance with the Seven Principles of PRME.
PRME Member Discount
Schools committing to three years of PIR participation receive a 10% discount, highlighting the strong alignment of missions.
Accreditation Alignment
PIR facilitates reporting for AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditation, focusing on Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability (ERS).
Joint Webinars & Communication
PIR and PRME organize webinars through PRME Chapters
and provide follow-up communications to foster engagement.
Upcoming Webinars
Tue, Nov 11HyderabadRegister: https://www.aabschools.com/events/aabs-2025-african-deans-and-directors-forum The AABS 2025 African Deans and Directors Forum, hosted by Woxsen University in Hyderabad, brings together deans and directors from leading business schools across Africa and the Global South.
Thu, Nov 20Online + In PersonOn 20 November (10:00–12:00 IST) at IIM Bangalore (hybrid format), the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) and IIM Bangalore will host “Rethinking Societal Impact for Indian B-Schools – From Classroom to Scale”, exploring how business schools in India can turn learning into lasting societal impact.
Your Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to integrate PIR results into your PRME SIP report with our video tutorial.