GIBS has been awarded an AA rating in CEO Magazine’s 2026 Green MBA Index. The Green MBA Index evaluates business schools on how effectively they incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and sustainability into management education.GIBS is the only business school in Africa among the 13 institutions globally to have received an AA rating.
GIBS achieved an AA rating (70–84 points), a category defined by CEO Magazine as demonstrating “strong integration with notable areas of distinction” and “high performance across most dimensions”. It was ranked specifically for its integration of sustainability into the curriculum, experiential learning, research and thought leadership, institutional environment, and graduate pathways.
“As sustainability and responsible leadership become increasingly central to business success, we are proud that our approach to teaching, research, and stakeholder engagement has been recognised through an assessment that emphasises evidence, impact, and meaningful outcomes,” said Professor Morris Mthombeni, Dean of GIBS.
