The College of Business and Economics (COBE) at Boise State University recently became a signatory to the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
The mission of PRME is to inspire and champion responsible management education, research and thought leadership globally. As a signatory, COBE students, faculty and staff gain access to dynamic local and global learning communities that collaborate on projects and events to address the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century, including poverty, health and inclusion.
Spencer Cardon, MBA candidate; Jeff Dee, MBA candidate; Aaron Lockwood, MBA candidate; Kyle Mutzel, MBA candidate Not pictured: Emily Berg, senior—environmental studies, minor-sustainability (not pictured); Jesse Rutzen, junior—supply chain management
PRME aligns with and supports the college’s commitment to responsible business, including the Responsible Business Initiative (RBI), sponsored by Wells Fargo. In preparation for becoming a PRME signatory, COBE integrated the six PRME principles into its 2015 Sustainability Report. As a signatory of PRME, COBE is well positioned to continue to integrate global social responsibility throughout its curriculum, research and community engagement efforts.
Dean Ken Petersen said, “We believe in role modeling responsible business practices by joining PRME. High performing companies like Boise-based Jitasa are signatories to the U.N. Global Compact and the college equivalent standard is PRME. We hope we are the first of many Idaho colleges to demonstrate this commitment to integrating economic, social and environmental impacts into the heart of our business aspirations and strategies.”
Learn more on the PRME website, www.unprme.org.