PRME UK & Ireland Chapter

What PRME UK & Ireland Chapter does

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter is a regional membership network and non-profit organization established on 10 May 2013 at Aston Business School, operating as the UK and Ireland chapter of the global PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) initiative, itself a UN Global Compact initiative. The Chapter serves UK and Ireland universities and business schools that have signed onto the PRME framework, helping them integrate responsible management education, ethical leadership, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into curricula, research, and institutional practice, and supporting mandatory Sharing Information on Progress (SIP) reporting.

The Chapter's core products and services are programmatic rather than technological: an annual conference (with associated doctoral colloquium and experiential learning day) that in 2025 drew 140+ delegates and 50+ papers at Queen's University Belfast and in 2026 will be hosted by the University of Bath; seven regional local networks across the UK and Ireland; a Careers and Sustainability Working Group with 180+ academics; recurring Student Writing, Research Seed Funding, and Innovative Pedagogy competitions; and access to PRME Global Working Groups. Its technology footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website (unprme.org.uk), email newsletter, LinkedIn/YouTube/X channels, and the third-party PRME Commons platform for SIP reporting. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or SDKs.

Revenue is generated through annual membership contributions tied to PRME Global signatory tiers ($465 for operating budgets below $10M, $935 for $10-25M, $1,855 for above $25M, plus a voluntary Benefactor tier above $1,855) and a separate regional Chapter contribution. The Chapter is the only PRME Chapter globally running a dedicated regional contribution model. With 100+ signatory institutions and 60+ voting members, plus low headcount (one paid Project Administrator at Birmingham City University plus a volunteer Steering Committee), the operating base is small and lean, governed by a Steering Committee chaired by Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas with ex-officio representation from UN Global Compact Network UK and Ireland.

Name

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter

Legal name

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter

Website

https://unprme.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter is a non-profit regional membership network that supports 100+ UK and Ireland universities and business schools in integrating responsible management education, sustainability, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals through annual conferences, working groups, regional networks, and competitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Responsible Management Education Membership Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Comparative Education Policy Organizations (EDADADAL)

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Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Partnerships (EDADALAK), STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ), United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

Keywords

• Responsible management education
• Higher education membership network
• Sustainability in business schools
• UN PRME chapter
• SDG curriculum integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: The organization generates revenue through annual membership contributions from PRME Global signatory institutions. Institutions pay two separate contributions: one to PRME Global and an additional regional Chapter fee to support UK & Ireland Chapter activities including conferences, local networks, working groups, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter is a non-profit regional membership network that supports higher education institutions across the UK and Ireland in integrating responsible management education, sustainability, ethics, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into business school curricula. Its core offerings include annual conferences with doctoral colloquia, student writing and innovative pedagogy competitions, research seed funding competitions, seven regional local networks, and a Careers and Sustainability Working Group, all delivered to institutional members who pay tiered annual contributions.

Product overview

PRME UK & Ireland Chapter is a regional membership network of higher education institutions committed to advancing responsible management education across the UK and Ireland. The organization operates as a coordination and collaboration platform rather than a commercial product. Its core offerings include annual conferences and doctoral colloquia, student writing competitions, research seed funding competitions, and innovative pedagogy competitions. The Chapter maintains seven local regional networks, facilitates access to PRME Global Working Groups, and provides resources for SIP (Sharing Information on Progress) reporting. Membership is structured around PRME signatory institutions with voting rights for governance participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Conferences and Doctoral Colloquium Annual chapter conferences and doctoral colloquia bringing together academics, researchers, PhD/DBA students, and practitioners to discuss responsible management education topics, with voting members receiving reduced delegate fees.
• Student Writing Competition Annual student writing competition showcasing responsible business and management writing, with categories for undergraduate, postgraduate, and alternative media submissions.
• Research Seed Funding Competition Funding competition supporting academic research projects in responsible management education and sustainable development, with winners selected from member institutions.
• Innovative Pedagogy Competition Competition recognizing innovative teaching approaches in responsible management education, with awards given to academics developing creative pedagogy.
• Local Regional Networks
• Careers and Sustainability Working Group
• Institutional Membership with Voting Rights Institutional membership package providing voting rights in Chapter governance, access to competitions, awards, collaborative projects, and reduced annual conference fees for PRME signatory institutions.
• SIP (Sharing Information on Progress) Reporting Resources

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ voting member institutions across UK and Ireland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bath School of Management, University of BathcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Bath School of Management will host the 2026 Annual Conference from 23-26 June 2026. Theme: 'Responsibly Navigating the Turbulent Business World'. One of UK's leading business schools with international impact. Conference includes Doctoral Colloquium and Experiential Learning Day.
• UN Global Compact Network UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Steve Kenzie serves as Ex-Officio Member (Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UK) on Chapter Steering Committee. Steve chairs UNGC's Global Network Council and sits on the UN Global Compact Board. UNGC Network UK supports Chapter sustainability research and student competitions.
• Queen's Business School, Queen's University BelfastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Queen's Business School hosted the 2025 Annual Conference (first time on island of Ireland). QBS is EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA accredited and holds Athena SWAN Bronze Award. Served as PRME Champion institution since 2020. MBA ranked in top 40 globally by Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking.
• Oxford Brookes Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Oxford Brookes Business School serves as organizational hub for annual Writing Competition and co-leads Green Skills for Green Jobs QAA project. Dr Jonathan Louw and Dr Karen Cripps serve as Chapter leaders from this institution. Hosts Careers and Sustainability Working Group convenors.
• QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025QAA awarded funding for Green Skills for Green Jobs Collaborative Enhancement Project in February 2025. Project brings together universities including University of Exeter, De Montfort University, Aston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, SOS-UK, and Oxford Brookes University (project leads) to explore shared approaches for enhancing green skills development to support employability and graduate outcomes. Project expects to report in summer 2026.
• University of Exeter Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024University of Exeter Business School hosted the 2024 Annual Conference (award-winning event) under theme 'Greener, Healthier, Fairer'. 93 PhD students, lecturers, academics, and sustainability industry leaders attended over three days. Doctoral Colloquium included 13 PhD and DBA students.
• WindōcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Windō is a platform connecting Gen Z with purpose-driven employers. Partnered with Oxford Brookes University on nationwide study into supply and demand for placement, internship, and graduate roles involving sustainability (May 2024 to February 2025). Report published July 2025. Also collaborated on webinar about corporate Diversity and Sustainability reporting.
• Climate Change CoachesminorOthers · 1 January 2024Climate Change Coaches collaborated on research project with Oxford Brookes Business School about equipping students with soft skills for sustainability. Charly Cox presented at February 2025 webinar on climate leadership skills.
• SOS-UK (Students Organising for Sustainability)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SOS-UK collaborated on International Green Skills and Green Jobs Youth Consultation Report. Partner in Green Skills for Green Jobs QAA collaborative enhancement project.
• UN Global Compact Network IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Nessa Whelan leads the initiative to embed UN Global Compact's Ten Principles and SDGs within Irish businesses. Established Ireland Network to foster collaboration among business leaders, policymakers, and civil society. Represents Ireland Network on Chapter Steering Committee.
• Aston Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2013Aston Business School hosted the Chapter's Foundation Meeting in May 2013 where 32 delegates established the Chapter. Also hosted the 10th Anniversary Conference in 2023. Professor Dame Julia King (then Vice-Chancellor) and Professor Carole Parkes hosted the founding event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development): Pan-European management education organization providing EQUIS accreditation to many of the same UK and Ireland business schools that are PRME Chapter members. Comparable as a regional membership body for European business schools focused on quality and responsible management, with overlapping institutional customers but broader accreditation/remit.
• UN PRME Global (Principles for Responsible Management Education): Parent initiative of the UK & Ireland Chapter, operating as a UN Global Compact-backed global platform for responsible management education across signatories worldwide. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization that defines the Seven Principles framework and SIP reporting structure that the Chapter implements regionally.
• Association of MBAs (AMBA): UK-headquartered global accreditation body for MBA, DBA, and MBM programmes at many of the same UK and Ireland institutions that are PRME Chapter members. Comparable as a UK-rooted business school membership and accreditation organization with overlapping institutional customers and similar convener function.
• AACSB International: Global accreditor of business schools (including several PRME UK & Ireland Chapter member institutions such as Queen's University Belfast and University of Bath). Comparable as an internationally recognized membership and accreditation body serving the same business school customer base, with overlapping focus on quality management education standards.

Direct peers

• UN Global Compact Network Ireland: Irish sister network of UN Global Compact, focused on embedding UN Ten Principles in Irish businesses. Directly comparable as a regional UN-affiliated sustainability membership network serving the same geographies as the Chapter, with shared governance representation on the Steering Committee (Nessa Whelan).
• UN Global Compact Network UK: Sister UN-affiliated network operating in the UK focused on embedding the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles in businesses. Directly comparable as a UK-based UN-backed sustainability/responsible business membership network with overlapping member base and governance ties (Executive Director Steve Kenzie sits on the Chapter's Steering Committee).
• Net Impact: Global nonprofit membership organization mobilizing students and professionals to use business as a force for social and environmental good. Comparable as a membership-driven sustainability-in-business network with chapter/affiliate structures, student competitions, and similar mission focus on responsible business leadership.
• Global Business School Network (GBSN): Global network of business schools focused on improving access to quality management education in emerging and developing markets. Directly comparable as a membership-based international organization for business schools committed to broader societal impact, sharing similar values-driven mission and member-engagement model.

Emerging players

• SOS-UK (Students Organising for Sustainability): UK student-led charity focused on sustainability education and skills in higher education, collaborating directly with the PRME Chapter on the Green Skills for Green Jobs QAA project. Comparable as a smaller mission-driven UK sustainability-in-education organization with overlapping network and active project partnership.

Regional players

• EAUC (Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges): UK-based membership organization championing sustainability across the higher education sector, with member institutions overlapping the PRME UK & Ireland Chapter base. Comparable as a UK-focused higher-education sustainability membership network addressing similar institutional challenges around embedding sustainability into curricula and operations.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PRME_UKI
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCy_tF1XOmKl4zmbHROactBA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prme-uk-ireland-chapter

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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