Why not effect change together? From November 2024 to April 2025, we invite you to take part in a series of inspirational events in Paris and online dedicated to the environmental transition.

Run in various participatory formats, these events will give you a better understanding of today’s environmental challenges and help you act, in both your personal and professional lives, for a more sustainable world.

They are part of our "Make an impact for good" programme and a reflection of our commitment to offer you the tools you need to become an actor of change, in line with our collective ambition to make EDHEC Alumni ever-more responsible. 

So, ready to rise to the challenge? Find out what’s in store!

These events will be hled in French

NOVEMBER AND JANUARY

The Week: together, let’s tackle the environmental and climate crisis

The Week is a group experience to help participants understand what lies ahead and what we can do about it.

Developed by Hélène Gérin and Frédéric Laloux (previously with Mckinsey and author of Reinventing organizations : Vers des communautés de travail inspirées), this approach uses 3 short documentaries and guided discussions to face up to the challenges, support one another and create powerful momentum towards collective action.

2 sessions are scheduled. Participants can choose between the lunchtime and evening slots and can attend either online or in Paris.

The 1^st session will take place on 25, 26 & 28 November
Click here to sign up: The Week, November 

The 2^nd session will take place on 13, 14 & 16 January
Click here to sign up: The Week, January

DECEMBER 

Reinvent your profession: integrate social and environmental challenges into your daily work 

On the agenda for this webinar, jointly run by Alumni for the Planet and Birdeo:

• Presentation by Birdeo Managing Director, Catherine Brennan, on the importance of transforming all professions so they address sustainability issues. She will also be answering the question: what is the state of CSR today?
• Testimonial by Ludovic Moulard, who set up the sustainable development branch of his business. 
• Presentation by Alumni for the Planet member, Caroline Lejeune, on the tools necessary to take your first steps, drawing on the Alumni for the Planet methodology and resources available to make a tangible commitment.

Online on 4 December at 6pm
Click here to sign up: "Reinvent your profession" 

JANUARY

Coping with the environmental crisis: fear, powerlessness, anger, hope … how do I use my emotions? 

Participatory conference

Becoming aware of the extent of the environmental crisis can be a tough blow. Some call it eco-anxiety, others eco-conscience. The most important thing is that eco-emotions are legitimate; they are a healthy reaction to the considerable challenges we face. Indeed, 8 out of 10 French people say they are worried about climate change (2023 CESE annual report). And what's more, eco-emotions can spur you on to ACT!

Participatory conference in the evening of 23 January, online and in Paris
Click here to sign up: Coping with the environmental crisis

FEBRUARY

Club launch: "Make an impact for good" Paris

Are you affected by the environmental crisis and willing to act? Take part in this webinar to effect change together with our network! 

The "Make an impact for good" club aims to raise awareness among EDHEC alumni and give them the means to act so they can contribute to the environmental transition. 

We’re looking for hands-on volunteers in the Paris region to make this a dynamic club! 

This is a 60,000-strong community of people united by a shared sense of belonging to EDHEC and who can be encouraged to act!

Webinar dates (choose one)
- Monday 10 February, 9:00-9:45 am (online)
- Thursday 13 February, 12:00-12:45 pm (online)
 - Thursday 13 February, 7:00-7:45 pm (online)

Click here to sign up: Club launch  

MARCH
 Adapting to climate change: a journey undertaken by 2 EDHEC alumni

Etienne (EDHEC 2018) and Clara (EDHEC 2019) bought a small sailing boat to head off and meet with scientists, local authorities, associations, businesses and citizens working to adapt our regions.

Their objective was to broadcast a documentary series entitled Nouvelles Cartes showing how the French coastline is being prepared to face the new climatic and environmental reality.

Back from their 3-month trip onboards Vent Debout, they will be coming to the EDHEC Paris campus to talk about their undertaking and what it has taught them. 

This project won the EDHEC Alumni Impact for the Planet award.

Evening of 13 March 2025 online and in Paris
Click here to sign up: A journey undertaken by 2 EDHEC alumni

APRIL
 2 tonnes workshop – How to act for our climate?

Explore the future, gradually develop a low-carbon scenario for the environmental transition by 2050 and discover what it means to achieve carbon neutrality!

- A fun and participatory experience offering comprehensive and accessible insights into the levers of the low-carbon transition

- A systemic approach to the challenges ahead to understand the roles of the different actors in the low-carbon transition

- Tangible ideas for solutions at various levels by comparing the impact of many individual and collective measures 

Based on scientific data from renowned bodies (e.g. Ademe, GIEC, Insee, Negawatt)

Evening of 4 April 2025 on EDHEC’s Paris campus
Click here to sign up: How to act for our climate? 

The world is changing, and we all have a role to play. These events are the ideal opportunity to learn and share with other committed alumni in order to take concrete steps towards a successful environmental transition. 

Join us on this meaningful human adventure.

Together let's make our EDHEC Alumni network a driver of change for a more sustainable future. Sign up quickly and together let's make a positive impact!