
Sustainability is a major concern for companies worldwide today due to increasingly complex global issues such as climate change, shifts in economic policy, and advances in information technology. With a heightened awareness of environmental and social issues, students can become key drivers of green innovation and more responsible business practices. Furthermore, Gen Z, as digital natives, are not only critical consumers but also future leaders and innovators who will bring change to the business world.
Therefore, the Student Association of Undergraduate Management Universitas Airlangga held a Management Visit activity as part of the learning program and student skill development. With the theme "ESG IN MOTION: Driving Green Innovation with Gen Z for a Sustainable Future", this company visit event aims to provide a better understanding of the role of companies in implementing a green economy with ESG integration, and it is hoped that this activity can also provide direct experience to Undergraduate Management students Universitas Airlangga with a focus on how companies operate, the work environment, challenges, and what skills are needed to be successful in the industry. Management Visit 2025 was held as a concrete manifestation of support for several points of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely point 4 (Quality Education), point 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and point 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). In point 4, this activity aims to expand the access of Undergraduate Management students to direct experience-based learning from the business and industrial world, so as to improve the quality of education that is inclusive and more relevant to future needs. Furthermore, through point 8, Management Visit 2025 encourages strengthening student competencies in understanding responsible business strategies, sustainable innovation, and the application of ESG principles in industrial practices. Thus, students are prepared to be part of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Point 17 also emphasizes strengthening strategic partnerships between universities and the business world, which play a crucial role in creating a collaborative ecosystem to collectively achieve sustainable development goals.