As a mission-driven institution since 2021, emlyon business school has embedded ecological and social transition challenges across all its core activities, including education, research, governance, and operations, reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible and sustainable transformation.

This ranking highlights higher education institutions that are actively preparing students to address the challenges of tomorrow, based on a set of key criteria:

• Graduate employability and academic excellence
• A strong alumni network engaged in impact-driven sectors
• Diversity and equal opportunities, fostering a more inclusive learning environment
• Forward-looking governance and a robust CSR strategy
• Active involvement of student associations in high-impact initiatives
• Integration of environmental and social issues throughout academic programs

In the 2025 edition, emlyon business school ranks joint 1st in France for both “Institutional Strategy and Exemplarity” and “Academic Excellence and Employability,” underscoring the School’s leadership in sustainable strategy and high-impact education.