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Recognized in France and abroad as one of the business schools most committed to the ecological transition, IÉSEG stood out in March 2023 and March 2024 by being the only higher education institution to partner “The Economist Sustainability Week”. Each edition of this key event brought together over 1,000 people from 43 different countries over 2 days, in London, UK, and remotely.

On October 7 and 8, IÉSEG will be a partner of the 4th edition of the “Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP29”, to be held in Amsterdam in front of more than 2,500 people (in person and remotely).

A must-attend event in the run-up to COP 29

On the theme of “Time to transition—business models for net zero”, this event offers an opportunity for everyone to explore how companies need to prepare for a series of new European regulations, and what the most cost-effective transition plans might be.

Leading figures from the world of business and finance, political decision-makers, associations… will be coming from all over the world to share their best practices on a wide range of topics:

• how industry is leading the way to carbon neutrality and decarbonization ;
• how to measure and mitigate your company’s impact on biodiversity and better manage carbon emissions;
• how to adapt to the harmful effects of climate change using cutting-edge technologies;
• how to reduce risks and make supply chains resilient and efficient on the road to “net zero”;
• finally, how to make food supply chains more resilient in the face of population growth and global warming.

Once again this year, all students in the Master in Management for Sustainability program will have the chance to attend the event, as part of their academic curriculum.

Myriam DEGRAVE to represent IÉSEG – “Educating for sustainability: the stewards of tomorrow” panel

During this event, Myriam DEGRAVE (Head of Academic Sustainability at IÉSEG) will represent the School at a round table discussion on “Educating for sustainability: the stewards of tomorrow”.

Women and men are crucial strategic resources for institutions and companies alike, as the green industrial revolution gathers pace. It takes time to develop the skills and leadership needed to achieve carbon neutrality. How can professors and trainers integrate sustainability principles into all disciplines to prepare a new generation of students for “green jobs”? How can schools, companies and associations collaborate on sustainable development initiatives? What strategies can be put in place to promote inclusion and equity in access to sustainable education?

Sign up for “The Economist Sustainbility week” event here.