IU GroupSustainabilityBlog

Study Access Alliance celebrates a milestone by awarding scholarships to students from 16 African countries for online degrees.

LIBF has outlined its sustainability commitments in a new document, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and IU Group's ethical standards.

Around 70 representatives from science, business and the media came together to discuss forward-looking and transparent standards for responsible and sustainable media planning in the media industry.

A new LIBF whitepaper highlights the transformative role of sustainable finance in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, urging banks to embrace ESG as a strategic business opportunity.

At COP29 in Baku, IU professor Willy Legrand played an important role in advancing tourism's climate action, moderating discussions that highlighted the sector's potential to drive economic growth while addressing climate challenges.

In sustainable finance, a unified global standard is essential to eliminate inconsistencies and promote genuine responsible practices, writes Christian Kroll, professor of sustainability at IU International University of Applied Sciences.

At the GBTA Sustainability Summit in Copenhagen, IU's Professor Willy Legrand led a pivotal discussion on enhancing hospitality sustainability practices, linking significant industry insights with actionable strategies for sustainable procurement in business travel.

LIBF is committed to advancing sustainability through comprehensive online programmes like the MSc Banking and Sustainable Finance, alongside specialised initiatives such as the Sustainable Fintech Leadership Programme in Abu Dhabi, which equip students worldwide with the expertise to integrate sustainable practices into finance and leadership roles.

The Medientage Munich 2024, held from 23 to 25 October, convened over 5,000 participants to discuss the role of media in social responsibility within an AI-driven world, featuring key panels on democracy, media diversity, and sustainability

LIBF participated in the 2024 GITEX Impact conference in Dubai, engaging in pivotal discussions on green bonds, climate capital structuring, and the circular economy

The LIBF MENA podcast series, Beyond Finance, offers insights into sustainability and ESG trends shaping the finance sector in the Middle East and North Africa, featuring expert discussions and strategies for integrating sustainable practices.

Join IU’s Professor Willy Legrand and UN Tourism's Zoritsa Urosevic in an insightful conversation spotlighting sustainable tourism initiatives at COP29

IU International University of Applied Sciences was thrilled to host the B Leaders live training session at our Munich campus

IU Professor Willy Legrand's keynote at the Education and Research Day at Hotelschool The Hague redefines hospitality education with a call for sustainability at its core

Insights from IU's "Technology meets Sustainability" webinar, where industry leaders discussed the pivotal role of AI and digital technologies in driving sustainable change

Comms4Good, a project supported by IU, is revolutionising PR work for nonprofits in Germany through an innovative, AI-powered tool

IU proudly celebrates the "Bad Honnef lernt Nachhaltigkeit" network's receipt of the National Award for Education for Sustainable Development 2024/25 from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German UNESCO Commission

Join us on 10th September 2024 for the next IU Beyond: The Dialogue event, where top experts will discuss how technology can drive sustainability.

Melissa Ockelmann, a graduate of IU International University of Applied Sciences, has been honoured with the IU Diversity Award for her innovative framework aimed at creating inclusive services and spaces for queer seniors.

The book provides practical insights into how businesses can gain long-term competitive advantages by embracing sustainable and socially responsible practices, prioritising ethical governance, and aligning their strategies with global development goals.

IU's FRIDA project received the Impact of Diversity Award in the "Women in STEM/MINT" category

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our regular monitoring of supply chain ESG risks.

Discover how LIBF's latest whitepaper equips financial institutions in the MENA region to enhance ESG strategies for effective sustainability reporting, featuring global benchmarks and practical recommendations.

IU proudly hosted the awards ceremony for the World Water Day creative competition, in collaboration with Bad Honnef AG, a local utilities provider in the town of Bad Honnef (State of North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany).

The report provides an overview of IU Group's main sustainability-related projects and initiatives implemented in 2023

75.1 per cent of prospective employees consider it very or somewhat important that companies implement measures to promote diversity and inclusion

Through campaigns like this, we try to raise awareness within IU Group and support our employees to grow personally and make a positive contribution together

We're dedicated to equipping our employees with the knowledge and tools they need to embrace sustainability, foster inclusivity, and drive positive change

UFred is excited to embark on this journey to instill sustainable principles in its online programs and to nurture leaders who are equipped to face tomorrow's global challenges.

Explore LIBF's newly published whitepaper, offering MENA bankers a comprehensive guide to navigating the transition to sustainable finance in 2024, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, carbon offsets, and strategic alignment with green taxonomies.

B Corp certification assesses the overall performance of a company in the areas of social, ecological and economic commitment. Particular emphasis is placed on public transparency and legal accountability.

The IU International University, Germany's largest university, has been awarding the IU Diversity Award twice a year since 2018

The HYB 2024 Hospitality ESG Edition aims to unlock the sustainability innovation stack by highlighting the range and interconnectedness of sustainable technologies, systems, and practices for the hospitality industry.

Discover how students and alumni at IU actively shape a sustainable future in education, industry, and beyond

The combination of IU Group's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions has decreased by 7.5% in 2022 despite a 37% rise in student numbers

The sustainability yearbook presents exemplary projects in urban planning, architecture, interior design, materials and building materials

For media professionals, responsible handling of media and communication is increasingly taking center stage.

Among IU students, 62% are female and 396 (0.3%) are gender-diverse.

71% of IU campuses and 29% of IU offices assessed are fully accessible, review shows

Listen to the podcast with Professor Dr. Willy Legrand from the IU International University of Applied Sciences

In 2023, the UK-based London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) became a part of IU Group.

IU International University of Applied Sciences is proud to announce its cutting-edge Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Management program, placing a strong focus on sustainability

IU is the only German higher education institution where more faculties are led by women than by men

IU Group has renewed its climate neutrality certification with ClimatePartner

IU shortlisted for PIE Sustainability international impact award

IU International University of Applied Sciences has become a member of the Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI).

The IU Diversity Award for 1H 2023 goes to Katharina Babl. In her bachelor's thesis, the graduate in social work deals with the structural care of refugees with disabilities

IU Group has published its new ESG Report

Students of IU International University of Applied Sciences worked together with their professors and local tourism providers on new concepts to overcome the crisis in the Ahrtal

Dr. Sonja Würtemberger, Professor at IU International University of Applied Sciences, has recently presented her new book, written together with Dr. Eva Voss, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & People Care Germany and Austria bei BNP Paribas.

620 male school students were interviewed during the IU short study conducted in October 2022

Thanks to the staff and students of IU International University of Applied Sciences, 100,000 euros and 100 scholarships will go to those affected in the earthquake regions

The project is aimed at making women in IT more visible and at giving authentic insights into the digital job market

The workshop's participants represented various groups of local stakeholders

IU joined numerous German organisations such as RWE, BASF, Volkswagen, Deutsche Bank at the annual meeting of the UN Global Compact Network Germany

According to the study, female students have reservations about STEM subjects or training (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology). Among other things, they lack female role models.

The Coalition aims to help students worldwide in crisis by providing resources to mitigate educational disruptions. IU is the Coalition's first member university in the EU