News article
Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Business School becomes the first UK Change Leader for sustainability literacy
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Business School is proud to announce its new partnership with , an international organisation that provides tools to test and certify the knowledge, skills and mindset on sustainability of students, professionals and organisations. The Business School is the first UK institution to join the (The Assessment of Sustainability Knowledge) Change Leaders programme, which aims to mainstream sustainability literacy worldwide.
TASK™ is an online tool that measures the level of sustainability knowledge of individuals and groups, inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, and the Doughnut Economics framework. By using TASK™, the Business School will be able to assess the sustainability literacy of its students and staff, as well as to benchmark its performance against other institutions and sectors. TASK™ will also help the Business School integrate sustainability education into its curricula and courses, and foster a sustainability culture among its community. There are currently more than 30 TASK™ Change Leaders and the community is growing around the world.
The Business School is committed to advancing the SDGs through its research, teaching and engagement activities and is a member of the UN Global Compact and . By becoming a TASK™ Change Leader, the Business School will contribute to the global movement of sustainability education and awareness and demonstrate its leadership and excellence in this field.
Professor Gabriella Cagliesi, Interim Associate Dean (Education and Students) at the Business School said: "We are delighted to partner with Sulitest and to join the TASK™ Change Leaders programme. This is an excellent opportunity for us to enhance our sustainability literacy in pursuing our School's vision and strategy to align our education with the global challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. We look forward to working with Sulitest and other Change Leaders to make sustainability the universal language."
To learn more about Sulitest and TASK™, please visit their .