Business regulation and sustainable development

Teacher(s)

Cobbaut Elliot; Gollier Jean-Marc; Henet Cédric; Wolff Sébastien;

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:

• 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 method is interactive. Students will be required to prepare a specific question in groups for each session, which will help the other students participate actively in the class.

Evaluation methods

Assessment is based, firstly, on student participation during sessions; a bonus of 1 or 2 points will be awarded based on performance outside the formal exam session. Secondly, students' understanding and knowledge will be evaluated via an oral exam during the exam session.

Teaching materials

• Présentations PowerPoint des enseignants et des invités
• Notes de cours

Faculty or entity

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