Sustainability & Society

Sustainability & Society

Rethinking the role of business in driving climate action, environmental sustainability and social equity at scale.
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The Current Energy Performance Certificate is Hindering France’s Electrification Efforts

June 19th, 2026
Eric Mengus, Alexandre Chapusot

A persistent double standard against electricity in Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings may undermine France’s decarbonization and housing policies. 

©2026 Olivia Lopez - HEC Paris. Artwork generated with Midjourney.
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Why Business Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore the “S” in ESG

Marieke Huysentruyt, Bénédicte Faivre-Tavignot

Employees Value ESG — But Only When It Affects Them

Maxime Bonelli, François Derrien

Human Rights Sanctions Often Fail to Improve Human Rights

Armin Steinbach

The Uncertain Promise of Human Rights in Sports

Matteo Winkler

Why Legal Protections Alone Can’t Ensure Inclusion

Matteo Winkler

Assertive Language Can Overcome Gendered Brand Bias

Tina M. Lowrey

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