Press Release
Positive Management at the HEC MBA Program
Paris, November 8th 2007
Confirming its status as a pioneer among French and European MBA programs, the HEC MBA has
initiated a long-term process of sustainable development. This engagement translates into tangible
action through our carbon neutrality initiative, which aims to raise the environmental awareness of our
staff and participants and compensate their carbon emissions.
“Complementing the humanitarian projects and sustainable development conferences we offer our
participants, this carbon neutrality initiative represents a concrete and long-term engagement for the
HEC MBA. It allows us to sensitize our entire community and respond to the threat of global warming,
which is at the heart of current societal and business concerns,” explains Valérie Gauthier,
Associate Dean of the HEC MBA Program.
This action for the environment reflects the HEC MBA Program’s commitment to developing
informed, responsible managers, capable of leading the businesses of tomorrow.
Ecological carbon sinks and oxygen sources for the Brazilian population
The HEC MBA Program has partnered with EcoAct to carry out a Bilan Carbone® (an audit of
greenhouse gas production). In addition to developing a plan of action to reduce carbon emissions, the
HEC MBA chose to participate in EcoAct’s community collaboration project, which emphasizes
environmental preservation and social development. The goal of this project is twofold: reducing the
ecological footprint of the HEC MBA Program and improving the living conditions of local Brazilian
populations.
In this way, HEC provides tangible support for “Plant for the Planet: Campaign for a billion trees,” a
program launched by the United Nations Program for the Environment.
PRESS CONTACTS
HEC
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e-mail : dereals@hec.fr
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HEC Paris
The leading European business school, specializing in management teaching and research, HEC Paris offers a
full range of unique programs to train the leaders of tomorrow: the “Grande Ecole”, Specialized Masters, the
MBA, the Executive MBA, the TRIUM Executive MBA, and the Ph.D.
Since its creation in 1881, HEC has strived to foster effective and responsible leadership. We attain this goal
through:
- training that takes social and environmental factors into account
- mastery of direct and indirect environmental impacts on campus
- multiple societal engagements developed by HEC Group collaborators and students
For further information, please visit: http://www.hec.fr
HEC MBA
Created in 1969, the HEC MBA offers a 16-month general management program for high-potential international
managers (5 to 6 years of professional experience). With 87 % international students and 31% women, the HEC
MBA is ranked among the top 20 programs worldwide by the Financial Times.
For further information, please visit: http://www.mba.hec.edu
EcoAct
EcoAct creates customized sustainable development programs for companies committed to corporate social
responsibility. EcoAct has developed numerous carbon compensation programs in Latin America and Africa that
strictly adhere to the United Nations convention on climate change.
For further information, please visit: www.eco-act.com