On May 29th , the School of Business, East China University of Science and Technology becomes a Signatory Member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) - a United Nations-supported initiative that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business schools around the world, equipping business students with the understanding and ability to deliver change tomorrow.

    PRME engages their Signatory Members to report on their progress in their sustainability journey and provides them with resources for curriculum, skill set, and pedagogical development as well as platforms for knowledge sharing. PRME engages business and management schools to ensure they provide future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic and sustainability goals, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning academic institutions with the work of the UN Global Compact.

    As a voluntary initiative with over 800 signatories worldwide, PRME has become the largest organized relationship between the United Nations and management-related higher education institutions. 23 business schools in mainland China have joined the initiative, including Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, Tongji University's School of Economics and Management, and Zhejiang University's School of Management etc.

    In line with the School’s values, namely “ Social Responsibility, Student-entricity, and Life Community, the School is committed to nurturing socially responsible business leaders of the future. By joining the PRME Initiative, the School has gained international recognition in the areas of sustainable development and responsible management education. In the future, the School will share and explore the research and practices of responsible management education with more than 800 members worldwide, so as to promote China and the world to achieve greater achievements in sustainable development.