CRM
Center for
Responsible
Management
MISSION
The center facilitates FIIB to advance its practice of management, and develop leader-managers of business and social relevance by focusing on knowledge exchange in relation to issues in sustainability and societal responsibility. It aims to support responsible management research and practices by providing an up-to-date compendium of responsible management learning. It also seeks to encourage faculty as well as students to broaden the scope and engagement of their scholarship to address societal problems and provide sustainable solutions.
Promoting New Thinking and Applications into:
Aligning business strategy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Ecological, Social and Economic Sustainability
- Environmental, social, and governance (ESGs)
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Impact assessment methodologies for SDG integration
- Promoting sustainable choices
- Financial instruments for SDG-aligned investments
- Digital technologies facilitating the SDGs' implementation
Industry 5.0: A Humanistic Business Practice
- Sustainability Reporting and impact measurement
- Measuring and reporting sustainability performance
- Human-centric automation and AI integration
- Ethical considerations and Governance in Industry 5.0 technologies
- Upskilling and reskilling for workforce transformation
- Sustainable production and consumption models
Workplace-diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Equal opportunities
- Organisational Inclusion (Gender, PWD, transgenders, LGBTQAI+)
- Inclusive services
- Breaking the glass ceiling: Women on Board
- Cultivating a culture of belonging and psychological safety
- Building diverse supplier and vendor networks
Sustainable Technological Innovations & Business Strategy
- Digitalisation and sustainability
- Digital Twin
- HR 5.0: Human-centric and empowered organisations
- Futuristic skills
- Building resilient and adaptable organisations
- Virtual value co-creation and sustainability
What does
the Center do?
The Center aims at contributing and facilitating organisations to strengthen their practices towards ethical and sustainable development. We intend to support the organisations in advancing their practices of responsible management while becoming socially relevant. It aims to support responsible management research and practices by providing an up-to- date compendium of responsible management learning.
Teaching
We transform our teaching by integrating responsible management thinking in our programs by embedding ethics, sustainability, and social consciousness into curriculum and pedagogy.
- Social Consciousness
- Ethical Decision Making
- Sustainable Development
- Inclusive Practices
Research
Committed to motivating and fostering credible and valuable research within the realms of business and management disciplines.
- Ethics and Integrity in Research
- Responsible use of Data
- Impactful Research Contributions
Stewardship
By integrating sustainability into our operations, partnerships, and initiatives, we actively contribute to our mission of social relevance.
- Socially Conscious Outreach
- Responsible Partnerships
- Sustainable Organisation Practices
Advisors
Aditi Arora
Country Director - India, GirlUp, United Nations Foundation
Dr. Anica Zeyen
Vice Dean Equality, Diversity and Inclusion & Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London
Mallikarjuna Iytha
CEO & Founder Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneurship Association
KEY PARTNERSHIPS
Center in news:
FIIB GirlUp
FIIB Girl Up club is a passionate group of students dedicated to promoting gender equity and empowering women within our community and beyond. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 - Gender Equality, the club strives to spearhead activities that would lead to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can come together to address pressing issues surrounding gender inequality.
Social Responsibility Committee
The committee at FIIB aims at creating and overseeing programs and projects that aim to address social, environmental, and community issues. This might include sustainability projects, community service programs, and charitable activities. It also focuses on implementing and supporting sustainability efforts on campus, facilitating student participation in social responsibility activities, such as volunteer work, internships with social sector organizations, and involvement in social justice movements.
Student Led Initiatives
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a flagship program of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India, is inspired by the vision of “transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the architecture of an Inclusive India.”
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a flagship program of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India, is inspired by the vision of “transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging knowledge institutions to help build the architecture of an Inclusive India.”
Padma Shri Dr. Deepa Malik, an International Para-Athlete, Arjuna Award & Khel Ratna Awardee.
In collaboration with the Center of Responsible Management, the Center for Behavioral Insights organized a Session on “Diverse Perspectives” by Padma Shri Dr. Deepa Malik, an International Para-Athlete, Arjuna Award & Khel Ratna Awardee. She shared her journey of accomplishments, demonstrating the power of resilience, determination, and achieving one’s dreams.
Purple Bharat Utsav
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
To celebrate The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), alongwith Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association - IDEA , and Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion (HI) at the FIIB Campus on November 30th, 2023.
Morning Session : Round Table Discussion
- Led by Ms. Radhika Shrivastava, Executive Director, FIIB to bring diverse perspectives in the area of inclusion
- 25 Eminent corporates, sustainability leaders, DEI experts participated in Round table discussion on focusing on the creation of inclusive employment opportunities in India
- Guests - Mr. Arman Malik, Director, NCPEDP; Dolly Mittal, Affirmative Hiring, TCS, Ms. SHIVANI VASHISHTH, Deputy Manager, CSR, Spark Minda; Ms. SANGEETA ROBINSON, Lead CSR and DEI, PVR INOX; Mr. AKSHAY TYAGI, DEI Head, The Lalit Hospitality; Mr. DADICH INDRODIA, MINISTRY OF DEPwD; Ms Devika Malik, Founder Wheeling Happiness; Mr Arvind Yadav, Disability Advocate
Afternoon Session - Plenary Discussion
Topic: “Inclusive Employment in India”
Keynote address Lt. Gen S M Mehta, Chairperson of IDEA and Ms. Ambreen Zaidi, Columnist & Author
Panelists: Nipun Malhotra, Cofounder, Nipman Foundation; Devika Malik,Founder Wheeling Happiness Dolly Mittal, Affirmative Hiring, TCS; Shubham Pahwa, CSR Head, Bata India; Amit Bhargava, HR Head, ProcureHR; Shivani Vashishth, Deputy Manager, CSR, SparkMinda and Dadhich Indrodia, Consultant, MINISTRY OF DEPwD
Social Entrepreneurship Mela
PWDs were given a platform to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures and sell their products. It fostered a supportive environment where they could interact with potential customers and fellow entrepreneurs.
Cultural Evening
- Showcasing the talents of 10 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), featuring a diverse range of performances including dance, singing, and various other talents
- Cheif Guests : Mr. Javed Habib and Padma Shri Nalini Kamalini Ji.
Diwali Mela Showcasing PWDs
Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association to organise a vibrant Diwali Mela
The Center for Responsible Management at FIIB, in collaboration with the Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association, organized a vibrant Diwali Mela on November 6, 2023. The event featured a wide array of products skillfully crafted by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), celebrating their entrepreneurial spirit and talents. From intricately designed handicrafts to eco-friendly goods, the Mela provided a platform for these unique creations to be proudly displayed and sold. Students, staff, and faculty enjoyed the festive ambience while actively supporting the cause, acknowledging and embracing the remarkable contributions of PWDs, and fostering inclusivity and empowerment within
Responsibility Summit 2024
Key Highlights of the event
This year, we expanded our impact footprint beyond sustainability to include social good. The theme of the 13thResponsibility Summit is NUDGE FORWARD: EMPOWERING CHANGE, TRANSFORMING SOCIETIES. This theme highlights the significant impact of small, deliberate interventions in driving societal progress. It emphasizes the power of gentle prompts or nudges to guide individuals and communities toward better choices and behaviors. "Nudge Forward" underscores the importance of collective responsibility, collaboration, empathy, and a shared vision for a better future. Through education, communication, and targeted interventions, we can empower communities to embrace change and adapt to evolving challenges. In essence, "Nudge Forward" is a call to action, reminding us that progress comes from the accumulation of countless small nudges in the right direction. By harnessing these nudges, we can collectively empower change and transform societies for the better. Speakers: Arpit Sharma, Keynote Speaker | Ratnesh Jha, Guest of Honor | Pradeep Sangwan (Panelist) | Milan George Jacob (Panelist) | Ms Aditi Arora (Panelist) | Dr. Kokil Jain (Panelist) | Devyani Diddi (Moderator)
In essence, "Nudge Forward" is a call to action, reminding us that progress comes from the accumulation of countless small nudges in the right direction. By harnessing these nudges, we can collectively empower change and transform societies for the better.
Speakers: Arpit Sharma, Keynote Speaker | Ratnesh Jha, Guest of Honor | Pradeep Sangwan (Panelist) | Milan George Jacob (Panelist) | Ms Aditi Arora (Panelist) | Dr. Kokil Jain (Panelist) | Devyani Diddi (Moderator)
SDG dashboard in collaboration with Haub School of Business:
SDG dashboard
In collaboration with the Haub School of Business, FIIB reached a significant milestone by launching our first version of the SDG Dashboard. This bespoke tool allows us to meticulously track and report on our sustainable development initiatives. Initially, we reported 150 activities spanning across 11 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and extended our reach to three countries. FIIB was one of the pioneers in India, being the 4th Indian B School to implement this SDG Dashboard, joining a prestigious network of 31 Global SDG Dashboards alongside thirty other universities from fourteen countries, including Brazil, Germany, Finland, and the United States.
