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Sustainability Committee
Universidad ORT Uruguay the creation of a Sustainability Committee, an executive body whose mission is to guide, coordinate, and oversee institutional policies in this area.
Its goal is to establish a comprehensive strategy that encompasses education, research, outreach, and university administration, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The committee is responsible for developing the Strategic Sustainability Plan, which includes measurable goals and annual assessments, and for publishing the Annual Sustainability Report, which details the progress made.
Sustainability Policies and Regulations
Policies and regulations that guide the university’s commitment to sustainability in its academic and operational management.
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Principles for Responsible Management Education
PRME is a United Nations initiative that seeks to transform business and management education by integrating values of sustainability, social responsibility, and ethics into the training of future leaders.
Universidad ORT Uruguay signed on to the Principles for Responsible Management Education as part of its commitment to academic sustainability.
This involves incorporating content related to responsible management, innovation with social impact, and the Sustainable Development Goals into undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as promoting interdisciplinary research projects.
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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
ORT entered the ranking in 2021 and has remained on the list ever since, reflecting the development of an institutional strategy aimed at integrating sustainability into university management, teaching, research, and engagement with society.
Throughout these editions, the university has been recognized for its performance in areas such as quality education, responsible production and consumption, peace, justice, and strong institutions, as well as partnerships to achieve these goals.
In the most recent editions, its participation has reaffirmed ORT’s position as a national leader in this field: in 2024 and 2025, it was the only Uruguayan institution included in the ranking, and in 2026, it was the highest-ranked university in the country in this international evaluation.