Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has secured a Level 5 ‘Pioneering School’ status in the 2025 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), with a score of 9.3 out of 10, surpassing the global average of 7.8.
The sixth edition of PIR saw participation from 86 business schools across 28 countries. Commenting on the achievement, Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIMB, said, “Over the last decade, IIMB has steadily deepened its engagement with the principles of sustainable, responsible business. Our efforts have been deliberate and in close alignment with the Institute’s mission to create value for business, government, and society. It is encouraging to see that these efforts are recognised through consistent leadership across all impact dimensions.”
This year’s PIR introduced a faculty survey alongside the existing student assessment, offering a dual-stakeholder perspective for the first time. This comparative approach enabled a deeper understanding of how students and faculty perceive their institution’s commitment to creating societal value.
Governed by a Swiss association, the PIR was initiated by a coalition of business school experts, and is endorsed by organisations such as WWF, Oxfam International, and the UN Global Compact Switzerland. It receives funding support from VIVA Idea and the Institute for Business Sustainability (IBS).