C.S.R

Corporate Social Responsibility


Taking environmental concerns into account, the ceremony highlights eco-design initiatives aimed at minimizing its environmental impact.
REDUCE
Optimisation of the cut of the 
gowns with a better fit, reducing 
the use of fabric.
RE-USE
The introduction of a system of water fountains, promoting the use of reusable personal water bottles to replace single-use plastic bottles. Think of bringing your own water bottle to the Commencement Ceremony. Water fountains will be available on campus.
RECYCLE
Waste management by isolating it into separate streams to encourage the best possible handling: bio-waste, plastics, cigarette stubs, etc.


Mobility :

The students and their guests are also invited to to use public transportation and car-sharing applications to encourage greener mobility.

  • Mobility application: To faciliate commutes for employees and students and car-sharing application to encourage greener mobility.
  • Ynstant: Carpooling service.

Waste Management :

HEC has set up the first green zone to sort waste on campus, a uniqueness in France. Moreover, HEC community is dedicated to achievements such as:

  • "Bring your own cup" campaign
  • 70% Reduction of plastic bottles in one year
  • 12 water fountains on campus
  • Selective sorting at the restaurant
  • 15800 cigarette butts collected and recycled in 8 months (7900m3 of water which could be preserved from the pollution of the butts -> to produce 5.92 kWh of energy)