Teacher(s)
Cobbaut Elliot; Gollier Jean-Marc; Henet Cédric; Traversa Edoardo; Wolff Sébastien (compensates Traversa Edoardo);
Language
French
Content
The course covers the different topics chosen by the professors, depending notably on recent political and legal developments.
During the academic year 2025-2026, the following main topics will be addressed:
During the academic year 2025-2026, the following main topics will be addressed:
- Historical, social and scientific context and definition of the notions of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Main legal sources (national, international, scientific (soft law, hard law, best practices))
- Business regulation and sustainable development in a globalized economy
- Corporate liability regarding sustainable development
- Whistle-blowers
- Due diligence obligations
- Environmental reporting and sustainability report
- International investment protection and free-trade agreements
- Sustainability, CSR and fiscal planning
- Environmental taxation
- Climate justice, environmental justice and social and human rights
Teaching methods
The teaching will be interactive. At the beginning of each class, a group of students will present a specific question. Based on these presentations, the professors will provide the necessary clarifications and further explore the various topics in interaction with the students.
Evaluation methods
The oral presentations made during the classes will be assessed. The results of which represent a quarter of the final grade. For the rest, the understanding and the knowledge of the students will be evaluated at the oral exam that will take place during the exam period.
Teaching materials
- Présentations PowerPoint des enseignants et des invités
- Notes de cours
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