At Babson College, our mission is to prepare and empower entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value, everywhere. To achieve this, our sustainability strategy is designed to integrate sustainability principles into every aspect of our institution, aligning with our mission and core values.
What is Sustainability at Babson?
At Babson College, sustainability is a key focus that aligns with its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. The college emphasizes sustainability through three pillars:
- Community Engagement: Babson actively participates in its global ecosystem to advance sustainability. This involves collaborating with organizations and businesses dedicated to sustainability and motivating all community members to engage in projects that yield positive environmental and social outcomes. Babson fosters entrepreneurial solutions to sustainability challenges through various initiatives, research, and collaborative efforts. It also encourages students to create innovative solutions that tackle global sustainability issues.
- Infrastructure/Campus Operations: The college implements sustainable practices within its own operations. This involves energy-efficient building practices, waste reduction programs and electric vehicles/stations. Babson's campus also features sustainability-oriented facilities and services.
- Educational Integration: Babson incorporates sustainability into its curriculum across various programs. This includes offering courses, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities that address environmental and social challenges, teaching students how to integrate sustainable practices into business strategies.
Overall, at Babson College, sustainability is about embedding environmental and social responsibility into the fabric of business education and practice, preparing students to lead with a focus on creating positive, lasting impact.
Our sustainability strategy reinforces our organizational culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility, empowering students to become change agents in their communities and beyond.
By focusing on sustainable infrastructure and practices, we can optimize resource use and reduce operational costs, supporting our current and planned enrollment growth while minimizing our environmental impact.
Through strategic partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, we will scale our impact and enhance our value proposition as a leader in sustainable entrepreneurship education, driving positive change on a global scale.
By implementing this comprehensive sustainability strategy, Babson College will fulfill its mission of preparing entrepreneurial leaders and contribute to building a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
