We are proud to share that Maastricht University School of Business and Economics and its MaastrichtMBA programme have been recognised as a top-ranked institution in the CEO Magazine 2025 Green MBA Rankings. This distinction reflects our ongoing dedication to sustainability, responsible leadership, and impact-driven education.

This recognition places Maastricht University’s MBA programmes among the world’s leading business schools in environmental and social responsibility. CEO Magazine’s Green MBA Rankings evaluate institutions on a range of sustainability-focused criteria, the boardroom mindset blocking climate change, key steps to sustainable impact at scale, the price of carbon emissions, and how business schools are driving ESG, sustainability, and positive impact.

Leading in Sustainable Business Education

This achievement highlights the school’s integrated approach to sustainability — not just as a component of the curriculum, but as a core organisational value. From research and teaching to partnerships and campus operations, sustainability is embedded in everything we do. This ranking confirms our position as a front-runner in preparing future leaders who are equipped to tackle global challenges and drive positive change.

Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes of Maastricht University School of Business and Economics expressed her pride in the achievement:

“We are honoured to be top ranked (Tier One) in CEO Magazine’s Green MBA ranking. This recognition reflects Maastricht University’s and its MBA programmes’ strong commitment to sustainability — not just in our programmes, but throughout the entire organisation. From curriculum to operations, we strive to embed responsible leadership and sustainable thinking into everything we do, preparing our students to drive positive change in a complex world.”

Setting the Standard for a Sustainable Future

CEO Magazine’s Green MBA Rankings provide a valuable benchmark for prospective students who prioritise environmental and social responsibility in their business education. With a growing emphasis on the role of business in addressing urgent global issues, Maastricht University’s leadership in sustainability is more relevant than ever.

This article presents a publication of the recently launched CEO Magazine 2025 Green MBA Rankings. MaastrichtMBA is a part-time executive MBA programme, designed for working professionals. The programme is Triple Crown accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Read via this link more about our accreditations & rankings.