University Social Responsibility

Sustainable development

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For the UEES, the commitment to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals set out in the 2030 Agenda and the principles for responsible education constitute the guidelines of its management and the work of each of the substantive functions of the university.

Words from the Rector, Dr. Joaquín Hernández, at the Communication on Engagement (COE).

University Social Responsibility

The management of the UEES is based on a SUSTAINABILITY MODEL structured based on the determination of the Interest Groups (internal and external) and the impacts on each of the dimensions of the United Nations Sustainable Development objectives:

Sustainability Model

The UEES adheres to the Global Compact, of the United Nations in May 2010, committing to the 10 principles related to Human Rights, Labor Standards, Environment and Anti-Corruption; In this way, from its scope, the UEES joins the multiple organizations that help improve people's living conditions and perspectives.

As a higher education institution, the UEES applies international sustainability reference frameworks, which is why the six Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) are applied, which provide a global network to academic institutions. to promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and a commitment framework for the incorporation of universal values ​​in study plans, research and linkage projects.

PRME is a United Nations-backed initiative, founded in 2007 as a platform to raise the profile of sustainability in schools around the world, providing today's business students with the ability to create change tomorrow. It also involves business and management schools providing future leaders with the skills necessary to balance economic and sustainability objectives, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Recognition of good sustainable development practices