⁠Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking

Overview

The Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking by WARF evaluates academic institutions on their commitment to creating positive social change and promoting sustainable practices across their operations, research, and community engagement. With increasing global focus on environmental and social challenges, universities are expected to play a pivotal role in advancing solutions for sustainable development and social equity. This ranking measures how well institutions contribute to societal well-being, environmental sustainability, and community development.

The Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking highlights institutions that are not only excelling in their academic fields but are also actively involved in addressing global issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, and human rights. These institutions are champions of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and demonstrate strong ethical leadership.

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Objectives

To assess how institutions contribute to social welfare, community engagement, and the environment.

To identify universities that are leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental sustainability, and ethical governance.

To evaluate initiatives that advance SDGs and support marginalized communities.

To help students, faculty, policymakers, and donors identify institutions making meaningful societal contributions

Scoring Model

The ranking is determined by a composite score across the four dimensions. The weighting is as follows:

30 %

Social Impact & Community Engagement

30 %

Environmental Sustainability & Green Practices

25 %

Research & Innovation for Sustainable Development

15 %

Ethical Governance & Institutional Responsibility

Each dimension is scored on a scale from 0 to 100, and institutions are ranked based on their overall composite score.

Regional & Global Insights

The Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking provides both global and regional perspectives, considering the distinct societal challenges and opportunities in different geographical contexts. This ensures that emerging universities and institutions in developing regions, where resources may be more constrained, can be recognized for their social contributions and sustainable practices.

Recognition & Impact

Top-ranking institutions are featured in the WARF Social Impact & Sustainability Leaders

Report, which is distributed to:

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By being included in the report, institutions gain international recognition for their efforts and attract potential collaborators, donors, and funders.

Ministries

Governments and policymakers focused on education and social development

Agencies

International organizations working on sustainable development goals

University

NGOs and philanthropic foundations seeking to partner with institutions on social impact initiatives

Associations

Donors and investors interested in supporting universities with strong social and environmental impact

Strategic Benefits for Institutions

Participation in the WARF Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking offers several advantages:

Demonstrating institutional commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility.

Enhancing global visibility for universities engaged in meaningful social and environmental initiatives.

Attracting funding and partnerships from governments, foundations, and international organizations.

Improving campus sustainability and integrating social good into academic and operational strategies.

Engaging students, staff, and alumni in programs that align with their values of sustainability and social change.

How to Participate

Institutions can participate in the Social Impact & Sustainability Ranking by submitting their data through the WARF Institutional Portal. Submissions will be evaluated by WARF’s independent review team.

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