Nyenrode Business Universiteit is B Corp certified

Leading in education, pioneering in responsible
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Nyenrode Business University is proud to bear the international B Corp designation. This recognition reinforces our mission: to shape responsible leaders for a sustainable future.

Through our education and research, we empower leaders and organizations to make the sustainable transition and decisively navigate through uncertainties created by new technologies and geopolitical developments.

What does B Corp mean?

The B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous independent standards of:

  • social and environmental performance;
  • transparancy;
  • corporate responsibility.

To be certified, an organization must score a minimum of 80 out of 200 points in the B Impact Assessment. Nyenrode scored 90.3 points - tangible evidence of our current performance as well as a compass for future improvements. You can find the results of our B Corp Assessment here.

Worldwide network

With this certification in its pocket, Nyenrode joins a global network of more than 9,500 companies committed to an inclusive, sustainable and transparent economy.

News and inspiration

Nyenrode B Corp

  • Green Steel transformation at TATA Steel Netherlands

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 8/18/2025

    MBA students witness the impact where heavy industry turns light on carbon.

    TATA Steel in the Netherlands

  • Exploring Singapore’s blueprint for economic and social success

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 8/12/2025

    Executive MBA students dive into Singapore’s unique growth story.

    Nyenrode Executive MBA students (EMBA22) visiting Singapore

  • Sustainability transitions at Amsterdam’s smart stadium

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 6/16/2025

    Impact MBA students witness sustainability and innovation in action.

    Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam

  • Financing Transitions: Research into 'The Role of the Financial Sector in Accelerating Sustainable Transition'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 6/3/2025

    How can the financial sector better support and scale sustainable sectoral transitions? This was the central question of the Financing Transitions research project, carried out by Dr. Diane Zandee RC (Nyenrode Business University) together with Lotte Groen and Martijn de Wit (TNO). In an interactive workshop, they tested key barriers and potential solutions with a broad group of representatives from the financial sector.

    Diane Zandee

  • The Netherlands Offers Lessons for Australia’s Circular Economy Transition

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 5/27/2025

    The transition to a circular economy requires more than just technical solutions — it demands vision, collaboration, and long-term thinking. This is the key takeaway from recent research by Dr. Diane Zandee RC (Nyenrode Business Universiteit) and Roelof Vogel (Monash University, Australia). Their joint study compares the Netherlands’ experience with waste management to Australia’s current approach, where the circular economy is still in its early stages.

    Diane Zandee

  • Nyenrode Business University achieves B Corp Certification

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 5/20/2025

    Nyenrode Business University is now officially a Certified B Corporation. This international certification confirms that the university meets high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and responsible business practices. With this achievement, Nyenrode joins a global community of over 9,500 certified companies. It also marks a special milestone: Nyenrode is the 500th certified B Corp in the Benelux.

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  • Driving sustainable change: Key insights by Prof. Dr. Ir. André Nijhof and Dr. Nicolas Chevrollier

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 11/27/2024

    As we face the challenges of climate change, social inequality, and resource scarcity, the need for sustainability transitions has never been more critical. The elective Sustainability and Systemic Change of the Modular MBA offers a transformative learning experience for those committed to contribute to these transitions. By focusing on systemic approaches and personal reflection, participants are empowered to identify and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable value creation.

  • CSR in the clothing industry: 'Everyone can benefit from collaboration'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 5/23/2024

    All stakeholders can benefit from a sustainable clothing industry, says S. M. Akterujjaman during his PhD defense ceremony on May 22. His research is concerned with the complex network of relationships and interactions that determine the shape of corporate social responsibility. In doing so, Akterujjaman focused mainly on the clothing industry in Bangladesh.

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