Academy of Business in Society

The Academy of Business in Society or ABIS (formerly EABIS, the European Academy of Business in Society) is a network of over 130 companies, business schools and other institutions concerning the promotion of sustainable business practices through partnership, learning and research. ABIS’ objective is to be a reference point for organisations seeking access to thinking and practice in corporate responsibility, sustainability, and governance.

Overview

ABIS was launched in 2002 by five founding companies – IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Shell and Unilever – and some European business schools at INSEAD with the support of the European Commission.

ABIS allows companies to explore new types of partnerships with academic institutions. It allows business to benefit from research findings and address their knowledge needs with academics and business peers. ABIS also uses research outputs and business cases you create teaching material that brings sustainability management into business school and university classrooms worldwide.