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HEC Montréal strengthens its positioning in sustainable transition

Committed to doing more to sustainably manage a world in transition

         

January 23, 2025

HEC Montréal has unveiled its new positioning regarding sustainable transition. The statement, Committed to doing more to sustainably manage a world in transition has been designed to be in harmony with the School’s signature: HEC Montréal. Where opportunities are created.

Through such a positioning, the School acknowledges the complexity of this major social issue, but it pledges to evolve continuously and support managers and organizations in making the transition to a more sustainable economy.

It also aims to promote its actions and expertise in sustainable and responsible management, while realigning its messages on all its communication channels.

 

“Sustainable transition is one of the greatest challenges of our century. As a higher education institution, it is becoming crucial to position ourselves, in order to put forth our commitment and objectives in a consistent manner. And this means taking a stand in all our spheres of activity, be it for training, research and knowledge transfer, providing support for organizations, civic education or for our own practices as an organization committed to doing more for sustainable management.”

Federico Pasin, Director, HEC Montréal

 

This commitment to do more has an impact on four main areas:

 

Training the leaders of tomorrow

The School defines itself as a front runner in training responsible managers. High-level talent is trained to lead transformations in sustainable transition within organizations. Responsible management creates economic, social and environmental value for the benefit of organizations and society.

 

Innovating for a sustainable future

HEC Montréal is also a pillar in innovative research. An interdisciplinary approach is fostered to develop new knowledge that can address complex issues of sustainable transition. Faculty members conduct cutting-edge research that transforms business practices in all areas of management.

 

Supporting organizations to move towards sustainability

HEC Montréal stands out as a hub for providing support to organizations. The tools that the School implements are based on research and help trigger meaningful action within these organizations. A synergy is created with them to co-create and implement concrete and applicable solutions for sustainable transition, by focusing on innovation.

 

Promoting best practices

HEC Montréal is committed to playing a central role in the promotion and dissemination of sustainable practices, by integrating them on its campus and targeting carbon neutrality by 2040.

Learn more about HEC Montréal’s commitment (in French)