The Climate Legacy Commitment seeks to fundamentally transform global business practices by integrating sustainability into the heart of leadership and operational strategies. Through a pledge-based platform, we aim to mobilize MBA candidates from leading institutions and collectively work toward delivering a sustainable, net-zero future.

By taking the pledge, you commit to being part of a global movement of future leaders dedicated to driving sustainable change and innovation across industries, ensuring the global business community meaningfully confronts the climate challenge. As a Climate Legacy Commitment signatory, you gain exclusive access to a robust network of like-minded peers, mentors, and industry leaders striving to address the climate crisis.

There is no monetary cost associated with taking the pledge. It represents a public commitment to integrating sustainable practices into your professional life and contributing to a collective effort to realize a net-zero global economy.

The pledge is not formally binding; it is a voluntary declaration. As a signatory, you are signalling to peers, future employers, and the wider business community that you are dedicated to combatting climate change and are willing to be held accountable by fellow change-makers.

Columbia Business School; Harvard Business School; HEC Paris; IE Business School; IESE Business School; IMD—International Institute for Management Development; Insead; London Business School; MIT: Sloan; Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management; Stanford Graduate School of Business; University of Cambridge: Judge; University of Chicago: Booth ; University of Pennsylvania: Wharton; University of Oxford: Saïd

While the pledge is initially limited to candidates from the 15 listed MBA programs, we highly encourage MBA candidates and alumni from other institutions to reach out to us directly at info@ourclimatelegacy.org and have their MBA program leaders get in touch with us. Our aim is to expand the network and support a wider community committed to climate leadership.

Individuals in high carbon footprint industries are particularly encouraged to take the pledge, as they are in a unique position to make impactful changes towards sustainability and net-zero goals within those sectors.

Signatories gain exclusive access to specialized content, workshops, and sector-specific forums designed to enhance their understanding and capabilities in sustainability, alongside networking opportunities with peers, industry leaders, and experts to foster collaboration and climate innovation.

The network supports sectors critical to achieving a net-zero future, including: Mobility; Consumer Goods & Retail; Energy; Finance; Technology; Consulting; Manufacturing; Healthcare; Food & Agriculture; and Entertainment.

Yes, the pledge will be periodically reviewed and updated to stay aligned with the latest scientific research, technological advancements, and global sustainability goals. Signatories will be alerted to any updates before they are implemented.

While MBA alumni cannot currently sign the pledge, they are invited to contact us and join the Climate Legacy Commitment network in a mentoring capacity. Alumni can share their expertise and guide current MBA candidates, enriching the initiative with their knowledge and experience in sustainable practices.