Impact facts
Discover Esade's Impact facts
Facts and milestones to help you discover an important aspect of Esade that we want to share with you: Our real commitment to sustainability and social impact — a commitment that can also involve you, as a member of our community.
It’s in (y)our hands!
Impact facts #1
Esade offers 15 programs focused on sustainable development and social impact
We are educating a new generation of leaders who are committed to caring for the planet and motivated to make a positive impact on the world.
Our sustainability and impact programs
Degree & Master's Degree
Partners Programs (ExEd)
Open Programs (ExEd)
Institute for Social Innovation Programs (ExEd)
Impact facts #2
Esade's eWorks Accelerator has boosted 400 startups with social and sustainable impact
eWorks is Esade's startup ecosystem. Since its foundation, it has accelerated the creation of 400 startups whose mission is to have a positive impact on society and the planet. It has also provided help to more than 10,000 entrepreneurs through its services and activities, from the inspiration and idea-incubation phases right through to project launches. You can find eWorks on the Rambla of Innovation, located on the Esade Sant Cugat Campus.
Impact facts #3
In the 2023-24 academic year, 509 Esade students took part in projects with social and environmental impact
They worked with 34 social groups in the local community through Esade's Service Learning subjects. This transformative methodology is based on collaborative work WITH and IN a community, contributing to the common good by solving social and environmental challenges.
Want to know more?
View the Service Learning brochure
If you want to take a Service Learning subject, contact University Development Service (SUD) for more info: sud@esade.edu. You can also find information about Service Learning through MyEsade.
Impact facts #4
Esade has developed a Sustainability Plan with 6 commitments
The plan was approved in July 2020 and includes 6 commitments and 127 actions. These commitments were marked through an in-depth dialogue with our stakeholders and refer to 11 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Impact facts #5
Esade awarded 295 scholarships to talented students in the 2023-24 academic year
Our Scholarships Program is a fundamental pillar of our strategy to attract, inspire, and educate students with high potential and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. This program contributes to making us a more inclusive and socially committed institution. Over the years, the program has grown to reach a new record: Last year, a total of 5 million euros were allocated to scholarships, the highest figure in the history of Esade!
Record figure: €5M allocated to scholarships.
- 73% came from Esade's own resources.
- The remaining 27% was contributed by collaborating organizations and private donors.
If you want, you can contribute to the Scholarships Program too! Help us support talent.
It’s in (y)our hands!
Want to know more? Click here to discover the impact of your help.
Impact facts #6
Esade Alumni has been officially declared a Public Utility Association
This recognition by the Spanish government underlines the purpose of Esade Alumni as a community of responsible leaders who are committed to the progress of organizations and society, and who contribute to sustainable business development.
The designation highlighted the impact of Esade Alumni in three areas:
Social debate and knowledge transfer
Support for entrepreneurship and the creation of new companies
Collaboration with NGOs, charities, and non-profits
#ProudToBeEsadeAlumni
Find out more on the Esade Alumni website.
Impact facts #7
In 2024, Esade achieved neutrality in its scope 1 and 2 emissions
Since the 2019-20 academic year, Esade has been calculating, verifying and registering its emissions with the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) and has the "Reduzco" seal. In just five courses, we have achieved emissions neutrality in scopes 1 and 2!
How we did it:
Emissions offsetting:
- Catalonia: Pool of credits available through registration in the voluntary agreements of the regional government, in the case of projects of a social nature.
- Spain: Sustainable Forests Project, registered with Spain’s Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge — a national reforestation project.
- Voluntary market: Cykel Project (Pará, Brazil) that includes aspects including reforestation, wildlife recovery and social issues.
Today, we are one of the first university institutions to achieve neutrality at the national and international level! Together we can achieve even more. Are you with us?
It’s in (y)our hands!
Impact facts #8
16 Esade professors have received a total of 20 awards for their work. 8 are in sustainability, including a Nobel Prize!
Dra. Elena Bou, 1st Nobel Prize for Sustainability
Professor Elena Bou has been awarded the first Nobel Prize for Sustainability for her outstanding work in the research and development of sustainable energies. This prestigious recognition, granted by the Nobel Sustainability Trust and the Technical University of Munich, also values the contribution of EIT InnoEnergy, a research institute created by Prof. Bou, in the promotion of green energy among European start-ups.
This honour is in addition to the 20 awards our professors have received in total, 8 of which are also related to sustainability.
Impact facts #9
Esade has a community of retired professors and professionals who still work actively with the institution
Esade Magistri brings together professors and senior professionals who want to stay connected to Esade and contribute their expertise after retirement.
Its members contribute their knowledge and experience by offering advice to Esade and its current faculty. They also participate in meetings and activities that help them maintain their bonds with each other and with Esade.
Esade Magistri’s first meeting was held in February 2024. The initiative allows us to pay tribute to — and continue to benefit from — their excellent academic careers, human qualities, and scientific work. It also contributes to our diversity, equality, and inclusion goals and promotes knowledge-sharing across generations.
More information on the Esade Magistri website.
Impact facts #10
Esade has a Health & Wellbeing Program for students, faculty, and staff members
The program offers a variety of healthcare-focused activities for the entire educational community. With events such as Esade Wellbeing Days, activities based on mental health, yoga, and meditation meetings, we help ensure the physical and mental health of students, faculty members, and administrative and service staff. We also have the Psychological and Counselling Service - PACS, a free psychological support service for students.
At Esade, everyone’s wellbeing is a priority!
The Health & Wellbeing Program in figures —2023-2024 academic year
- 10 events and 304 attendees participated in Esade Wellbeing Days.
- 9 training activities in mental health awareness, with 177 participants.
- 235 participants in wellbeing-related activities, such as yoga and meditation.
- 176 participants in occupational risk prevention training.
Impact facts #11
Esade hosts Values Workshops and debates, open to all its professionals
The workshops are a safe space where we strengthen ties and discuss key aspects of Esade's values and commitments, as well as how to integrate them into our day-to-day work. They are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our community, the origins of our school, our leadership model, and what we stand for. They also contribute to deepening and strengthening our commitments to sustainability and having a positive impact on society.
Find out about upcoming workshops by writing to: identityandmission@esade.edu
2023-2024 academic year · Values Workshops
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Impact facts #12
Esade promotes sustainable travel to its campuses
Esade has launched a campaign to promote the use of public transport, electric mobility, cycling, and the simple act of walking as the most sustainable and healthy ways to get to campus. It also encourages us all to help calculate and reduce the carbon footprint of the Esade community. The campaign reflects our real commitment to the planet, the environment, and people's wellbeing.
Sign up for sustainable mobility
- Public transport: Metro, bus, train, and regional railways (FGC) all have stops near our campuses.
- Electric mobility: with charging points on campuses.
- Bicycle: with tire-inflation and repair points on campuses.
- On foot: the cheapest and healthiest way to get around!
Benefits for people and the planet
- Improved health and wellbeing (especially if you are cycling or walking)
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Cleaner environment