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Ecological transition: let the teams take the front line

More and more employees are advocating for action on ecological transition within their companies. They are often the best positioned to implement change through their daily actions but need support to succeed.
This panel discussion, built around concrete experiences and actionable design proposals, aims to empower every employee, at all levels, to become an agent of change. We will highlight the power of collective dynamics, where management and employees align to drive transformations that are both profound and sustainable. Drawing from the experiences of employees involved in collectives, we will engage leaders who are discovering this new form of partnership.
What levers enable concrete and ambitious actions? How can these be designed and, most importantly, sustained over the long term?
How can we identify the employees most eager to engage and inspire them to take action?
Join us to explore ways to accelerate corporate transformation while addressing the growing expectations of employees.

Véronique BONNET , CEO of ESME

Quentin BORDET , Co-founder and President of LES COLLECTIFS

Lucile BRETHOMÉ , Founder of collective in the energy sector

Clarisse CHARREAUX , Marketing & Communication Director at ZEISS Vision Care France

Carine DE BOISSEZON , Chief Impact Officer at EDF and Vice-President of C3D

Sophie GOURBAT RAIMBAULT , Deputy Director of Sustainable Development at Hennessy

Léa QUIBOEUF , Facilitator of a mission-driven ambassador community for a consulting firm

Moderation: Arnaud DE SAINT SIMON, Coach, journalist, speaker, and consultant

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La maison de l'UNESCO, 125 avenue Suffren, 75007 Paris – Salle II
Saturday, March 15 – 10:00 - 11:30
In partnership with LA MACIF, LES COLLECTIFS
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With the intervention of

Sophie GOURBAT RAIMBAULT
Sophie GOURBAT RAIMBAULT
Deputy Director of Sustainable Development at Hennessy
Clarisse CHARREAUX
Clarisse CHARREAUX
Marketing & Communication Director at ZEISS Vision Care France
Véronique BONNET
Véronique BONNET
CEO of ESME
Quentin BORDET
Quentin BORDET
Co-founder and President of LES COLLECTIFS
Carine DE BOISSEZON
Carine DE BOISSEZON
Chief Impact Officer at EDF and Vice-President of C3D
Lucile BRETHOMÉ
Lucile BRETHOMÉ
Founder of collective in the energy sector
Léa QUIBOEUF
Léa QUIBOEUF
Facilitator of a mission-driven ambassador community for a consulting firm

Moderation

Arnaud DE SAINT SIMON
Arnaud DE SAINT SIMON
Coach, journalist, speaker, and consultant

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