Global Circular Economy Chair
The circular economy is the only tool to reconcile economic growth and sustainable development. With finite resources and changing consumer behavior towards eco-responsible consumption, the circular economy provides a sustainable and profitable solution.
Founded in 2021, the Chair aims to train the future Chief Circular Economy Officers to lead organizations towards a circular economy.
“The GCE Chair is a tool for training future leaders to transform public and private organizations for an economy that reconciles efficiency and environmental sobriety.”
Professor, holder of the Global Circular Economy Chair
Students will be trained through academic courses and projects with its partners - L'Oréal, EssilorLuxottica, and Bouygues (three international companies with strong sustainability ambitions).
A team of circular economy experts.
Chief Circular Economy Officers in various sectors and organizations (companies, start-ups, think tanks, academic institutions and government bodies).
Duration : 6 months from January to June
Creation of concrete case studies.
Fundamental research.
Creation of an observatory of circular economy skills.
Creation of innovative awareness raising tools (MOOCs, e-books).
An annual learning expedition to the pioneering countries of the circular economy.
This Chair is opened to students :
Founder and executive director of the Chair
Holder of the Chair, professor at ESSEC
Chair assistant
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