Educators from Around the World Recognized in Cairo for Excellence in Sustainability Case Writing

Educators from India, Spain, Kenya, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States were recognized in Cairo, Egypt, as Ivey Publishing and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, announced the winners of the second annual Sustainability Case Writing Awards during the 2026 PRME Global Forum.

The Sustainability Case Writing Awards celebrate innovative teaching cases that help prepare future business leaders to navigate today's most pressing environmental, social, and governance challenges through discussion-based learning. Now in its second year, the competition continues to attract case writers from around the world, reflecting the growing international commitment to advancing sustainability in business education through the case method.

During the PRME Global Forum, hosted outside the United States for the first time at the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at the American University in Cairo, the award recipients participated in the session Turning Sustainability into Teaching Moments: 2026 Case Writing Award Winners, where they introduced their cases and led interactive roundtable discussions with other educators from around the world.

Participants explored how the cases were developed, discussed classroom applications, and exchanged ideas on teaching sustainability through real-world business dilemmas.

"The Sustainability Case Writing Awards reflect our shared commitment with PRME to preparing future business leaders for an increasingly complex world," said Candis McInnes, Executive Director of Ivey Publishing, during the session. "The case method helps students develop the critical thinking, ethical judgment, and leadership skills needed to address sustainability challenges, skills that have become even more valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes business and education. We're proud to recognize the educators whose innovative teaching cases are preparing the next generation of responsible leaders."

On behalf of PRME, Dr. Meredith Storey, Senior Manager, Programmes & Engagement at PRME, United Nations Global Compact, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing responsible management education through high-quality, practice-oriented teaching resources.

"This partnership exemplifies the value of connecting world-class pedagogical materials with a global network of educators committed to preparing future leaders to navigate complexity, sustainability challenges, and societal expectations. Ivey's longstanding reputation for developing exceptional cases and teaching resources provides invaluable support to educators seeking to bring real-world challenges into the classroom," she said. "We look forward to expanding opportunities for educators worldwide to share, develop, and showcase innovative approaches to responsible management education."

Following the case presentations, participants joined interactive roundtable discussions with the winning authors, exploring the real-world sustainability challenges behind each case, their classroom applications, and the teaching approaches used to engage students in complex decision-making.

"It's inspiring to see educators from so many countries contributing to a growing collection of sustainability cases that reflect diverse industries, perspectives, and leadership challenges," said Violetta Gallagher, Director, Product & Publishing at Ivey Publishing, who facilitated the roundtable discussions. "By sharing these teaching materials with the global education community, we're helping expand conversations about responsible management and sustainability in business classrooms around the world."

2026 Sustainability Case Writing Award Winners

This year's winners reflect the diversity and global reach of sustainability education, with cases examining complex leadership decisions across industries, regions, and organizational contexts. Together, they demonstrate how discussion-based learning can help students explore competing priorities, evaluate trade-offs, and develop the judgment required to lead responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world.

Husk Power Systems: Scaling Up a Sustainable Business, Responsibly

By Vivek Jha, R. Reshmy, and Lakshmi Patil (T. A. Pai Management Institute and Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India)

This case follows Husk Power Systems, a for-profit social enterprise providing AI-enabled renewable energy systems to unserved and underserved communities. As the company prepares to scale rapidly in India and Africa, students are asked to consider how its leadership can grow responsibly while protecting a value proposition rooted in environmental and social sustainability.

Influence Without Ownership: How Far Should Scope 3 Oversight Extend at Kyndryl?

By Victoria Robinson and Noemi Sinkovics (Newcastle University, United Kingdom)

This case explores sustainability as a governance challenge in an asset-light business model. With Kyndryl's emissions profile shaped largely by Scope 3 activities across procurement, partnerships, and infrastructure decisions, students examine how companies can influence environmental outcomes when they do not directly own or control the assets involved.

Naboisho Conservancy in Kenya: A Tribal Agreement for Sustainable Tourism

By Christopher Williams, Gayle Allard, and Beatrice Grace Aluoch Obado (ESSCA School of Management, France; IE University, Spain)

Set in Kenya's Maasai Mara region, this case examines the future of Naboisho Conservancy, a sustainable tourism model built through an agreement between Indigenous landowners and outside investors. As the original lease nears its end, students consider how a new agreement could protect the Conservancy's long-term survival while balancing community, conservation, and business interests.

Honourable Mentions

The judging panel also selected two Honourable Mentions for their originality, educational value, and contribution to sustainability education.

When Digital Transformation Meets Sustainability at HEC Montréal

By Camille Grange and Sylvain Amoros (HEC Montréal, Canada)

This case places students inside HEC Montréal as the School confronts the environmental footprint of its digital activities, from IT equipment and cloud services to website use and generative AI. Faced with imperfect but increasingly visible sustainability metrics, decision-makers must consider how a business school committed to responsible leadership should act.

Financing Sustainability: Waste Warriors at a Himalayan Crossroads

By Himanshu Chauhan, Subba Lakshmi Prabha, and Gaurang Chauhan (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)

Set in the Indian Himalayas, this case follows Waste Warriors, a nonprofit addressing rising waste volumes while relying heavily on corporate CSR funding. Students examine whether the organization should move toward a revenue-generating circular enterprise model or continue focusing on systemic change through partnerships and donor support.

Honouring the Leadership Behind the Awards

The Sustainability Case Writing Awards are made possible through the generous support of the Bansal Family in memory of Vimla Bansal. Their commitment has helped establish and grow the competition, encouraging educators around the world to develop innovative teaching cases that bring sustainability into business classrooms.

This year's awards also coincide with the conclusion of Professor Tima Bansal's term as Chair of the PRME Board, recognizing her significant contributions to advancing responsible management education and strengthening collaboration across the global PRME community.

"We extend our sincere appreciation to Ivey Business School and to Professor Tima Bansal, whose leadership as Chair of the PRME Board has played a significant role in strengthening our global community and advancing the PRME mission," said Storey. "Through her scholarship, vision, and steadfast commitment to responsible management education, Tima has helped foster meaningful connections across institutions, educators, and sectors, creating opportunities for collaboration that continue to benefit the broader community."

The 2026 Sustainability Case Writing Award-winning cases will be available exclusively through Ivey Publishing this fall. Educators can also explore the Ivey Sustainability Collection, featuring previous award-winning cases, as well as additional learning materials designed to bring responsible management education into classrooms around the world.