4 Years of Milestones
Let’s celebrate what we’ve achieved together.
4 Years of Milestones is a campaign celebrating the Sustainability Plan 2022–26, which comes to an end in December. As we work on the new plan, we want to look back on and celebrate some of the milestones we’ve reached over the past four years thanks to the commitment of everyone who, like you, is part of our community. Thank you! Together, we’re making it happen.
It’s in (y)our hands!
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We’ve cut the gender pay gap in half
From the 2022–23 academic year to the 2024–25 academic year, Esade’s gender pay gap was cut in half, reflecting progress toward a fairer pay policy.
This progress is part of a broader journey toward gender equality, also reflected in the growing representation of women in academic decision-making bodies and leadership positions.
More women in decision-making roles
Over the same period, the proportion of women in academic decision-making bodies rose from 30% to 40.2%. This represents an increase of 10.2 percentage points or, in relative terms, a 34% rise. In the intervening academic year, 2023–24, women’s representation had already reached 37.14%.
Women’s representation in leadership positions also increased, from 33% in 2022–23 to 38.88% in 2023–24 and 42.85% in 2024–25.
Women are also well represented in selection and promotion processes. They currently make up 57% of the selection committees at the Business School and Law School, 55% of the Business School Promotion Committee, and 67% of the Law School Promotion Committee.
Gender equality in numbers
on the gender wage gap
2024-25 academic year: 13.4% below the Spanish average (16.1% in 2024, according to data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute INE)
women in academic decision-making bodies
From 30% to 40.2% between 2022–23 and 2024–25
women in leadership positions, 2024–25 academic year
women on selection committees at the Business School and Law School
Let’s celebrate what we’ve achieved together as a community. And let’s not forget that the journey continues: we remain committed to achieving full gender equality across all areas of the institution.
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Together, we’ve increased scholarship investment by 35%.
Since the start of our Sustainability Plan, scholarship investment has increased from €4 million to €5.4 million, a 35% increase that has brought us to our highest level ever.
This progress reflects our commitment to equal opportunities and to a principle that is fundamental to Esade: ensuring that talent and potential are not limited by financial circumstances.
More investment, reaching more students
In the 2024–25 academic year, Esade allocated €5.4 million to 295 scholarships. Seventy percent of these funds came from Esade’s own resources, while the remaining 30% came from contributions by corporate and individual donors.
The growth is reflected not only in investment. Over the past four years, average scholarship coverage for undergraduate and double-degree programs has increased to 86% in the 2024–25 academic year, reaching 91% among first-year students.
Scholarships in figures
scholarship investment
Esade’s highest level ever
From €4M to €5.4M
scholarships
2024–25 academic year
average coverage for undergraduate and double-degree programs
coverage among first-year students
Behind these figures are more opportunities for talented students to access Esade and develop their full potential. This progress is part of what we’ve achieved through our Sustainability Plan 2022–26.
If you’d like to learn more about this and other milestones, see our 2024–25 Sustainability and Impact Report.