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Ranking ChangeNOW: emlyon remains the only school in the Top 4 since its creation
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The ChangeNOW x Les Échos 2025 ranking once again highlights emlyon business school’s commitment to ecological and social transition: the School ranks 4th among 27 business schools and remains the only institution consistently in the Top 4 since the ranking was created.

A lasting recognition of emlyon’s intrinsic commitment

In the 5th edition of the ChangeNOW x Les Échos ranking, emlyon business school ranks 4th ex-aequo, alongside Audencia, behind ESSEC, ESCP, and Neoma. This result illustrates the consistency of the School’s social and environmental strategy, aligned with its unique status as a Mission-driven company, expressed in its purpose: to educate and support enlightened people throughout their lives who transform organizations effectively for a fairer, more inclusive, and planet-friendly society.

The School stands out in two key areas:

  • Institutional strategy and exemplarity: 1st (with ESSEC, ESCP, Neoma, IÉSEG)

  • Academic excellence and employability: 1st (with HEC, ESSEC, ESCP)

emlyon is the only school to appear in the Top 4 since 2021, reflecting its pioneering role in training for environmental and societal challenges. The School has profoundly transformed its teaching model to systematically integrate skills related to social and environmental responsibility (CSR). All courses are now assessed against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the proprietary ‘SDGs Inside’ methodology, created and implemented by the School’s Faculty. This system positions each course within a framework of 35 CSR competencies linked to the 17 SDGs, enabling content adaptation and enrichment to meet ecological and social transition challenges. 

Additionally, every program includes core courses on sustainability, ensuring all students receive training aligned with global challenges and organizational expectations. 

Methodology

This ranking evaluates 50 institutions (23 engineering schools and 27 business schools) based on key criteria: 

  • Integration of environmental and social issues into curricula 

  • Alumni network engaged in impact sectors 

  • Forward-looking CSR governance and strategy 

  • Diversity and equal opportunity 

  • Student associations’ involvement in impact projects 

  • Employability and academic excellence