Understanding, training, transforming: a center of excellence for a more responsible economy
This research group focuses on norms, public policies, and models related to the environment, the circular economy, and sufficiency.
It specifically explores:
Research conducted within the Public Policies and Models for Circular Economy and Sufficiency axis employs interdisciplinary approaches that combine theoretical analyses, empirical studies, and mixed methods.
Quantitative methods include economic modelling and the analysis of databases on management practices and environmental performance indicators.
In parallel, qualitative approaches such as case studies, semi-structured interviews, organisational ethnography and collaborative research in partnership with practitioners provide insights into the decision-making processes of stakeholders involved in the transition towards more sustainable economic models.
Particular attention is given to public policy instruments, corporate governance mechanisms, and the social acceptability of adopted measures.
These combined approaches facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the drivers and barriers to the adoption of circular economy and sufficiency practices.
Each researcher brings a unique perspective to this research axis, enriching discussions and contributions through the complementarity of approaches:
Amélie ABADIE is Assistant Professor of Marketing. Her research focuses on socio-technical ecosystems, with a special focus on the different roles of humans and Artificial Intelligence in co-creation within organizations.
In the context of AI and other technologies such as Virtual Avatars and Generative AI, her research examines strategies and effective policies to enhance AI socialisation and ethics, and their impact to achieve sustainable business operations.
She is also looking at greenwashing antecedents in organisations and the barriers to the development of a green conscience among consumers in both developing and developed economies.
Simon ALCOUFFE is a researcher in accounting, focusing on business models, cost and revenue structures within the framework of the circular economy.
Simon ALCOUFFE’s work also examines reporting and management tools that enable companies to better integrate sustainability principles. Through an analytical approach, he explores how these mechanisms influence decision-making and the transition towards more responsible economic models.
Mariana BASSI SUTER is an Associate Professor of Marketing at TBS Education. Her research focuses on marketing strategy and consumer behaviour in an international context.
Mariana BASSI SUTER examines how companies integrate social, political, economic, and environmental issues into their branding and business strategy, using a mixed-method approach.Â
Her work explores how multinational enterprises develop the corporate citizenship capability in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Â
She also analyses the financial resilience of emerging-market multinationals in relation to CSR initiatives, corporate social irresponsibility in sport, and the ethicality of countries.
Laurent BERTRANDIAS is a researcher in marketing, interested in individual dynamics and public policies related to sufficiency.
Laurent BERTRANDIAS explores consumer reflexivity mechanisms and their impact on responsible purchasing behaviours.Â
His current ANR project focuses on the social acceptability of sufficiency norms and the key drivers facilitating the transition towards more sustainable consumption.
Rémi BEULQUE is a researcher in economics and management, specialising in business models, public policies, financial challenges, and management instruments related to the circular economy and sufficiency.
Rémi BEULQUE also analyses public policies concerning energy transition and biodiversity management.Â
Through an interdisciplinary approach, his research explores the economic and institutional levers that promote sustainable and responsible practices.Â
Marie BOITIER is a researcher in management control, focusing on the adoption of environmental management control systems in organizations.Â
Marie BOITIER addresses the challenges and compromises associated with integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects into accounting practices and performance management systems.
Soumyadeb CHOWDHURY is a researcher focusing on the circular economy, digital sustainability, and regenerative economic models.
Soumyadeb CHOWDHURY’s work examines green ambidexterity and servitization, analysing their implications at both organisational and employee levels through longitudinal studies, experiments, and case studies. He also explores ethical issues and competency frameworks essential for transitioning towards more sustainable business practices.Â
Christian GNEKPE is a researcher whose work focuses on public policies and economic models related to the ecological transition.
Christian GNEKPE explores institutional dynamics and management instruments designed to support the circular economy and sufficiency. His approach aims to understand how public and private actors collaborate to develop sustainable and socially acceptable solutions.
Grégoire DAVRINCHE is a researcher in accounting, focusing on financial and non-financial reporting in connection with environmental regulations (European Taxonomy, NFRD-CSRD).
Grégoire DAVRINCHE’s work examines the communication strategies of companies (i.e. impression management), the impact of these strategies on stakeholders’ perceptions, and the role played by regulatory and governance mechanisms in the quality of disclosed information.
Leila ELGAAIED-GAMBIER is a researcher in marketing, studying the interactions between public policy interventions, technology, and sufficiency.
Leila ELGAAIED-GAMBIER research analyses the psychological drivers influencing consumer behaviours in response to ecological transition policies.Â
Through an interdisciplinary approach, she explores how public measures, and technological innovations can promote more sustainable choices and encourage broader adoption of sufficiency practices.
Richard JABOT is a researcher in accounting who focuses on the role of accounting tools in the Anthropocene.
Richard JABOT’s work explores how measurement and control mechanisms influence the strategies of organisations engaged in alternative economic models. He specifically analyses how accounting can support the transition towards a more frugal and sustainable economy.Â
Gilles LAFFORGUE is a researcher specialising in economic modelling, with a particular interest in climate policies.
Gilles LAFFORGUE’s research focuses on assessing economic and regulatory instruments that support energy transition and carbon emissions reduction.
He also conducts research on natural resource economics and recycling.
He co-directs the certificate of excellence on climate action.
Roxana OLOGEANU-TADDEI is a researcher in information systems management.
Roxana OLOGEANU-TADDEI’s work focuses on the impact of digital technologies on the environment and biodiversity.Â
She explores issues related to digital sufficiency and governance models in information systems, questioning their role in ecological transition.Â
Arthur ROMEC is a Professor of Finance at TBS Education. He is also an affiliated researcher at the HKU’s Research Institute on Governance, Environment and Social issues.
His research focuses on corporate finance, climate finance, and biodiversity finance.
He is particularly interested in shareholder voice on ESG issues, the ESG engagements of institutional investors, and firms’ biodiversity dependence and transition risks.
In his latest research, Arthur and his co-authors construct firm-level measures of nature dependence.
Luc ROUGE is a researcher in economics, collaborating on economic modelling related to public policies and circular economy and sufficiency models.
Luc ROUGE’s research contributes to analysing the economic impacts of environmental policy instruments and assessing the effectiveness of transition strategies towards a more sustainable economy.
Mélanie ROUX is a researcher in entrepreneurship and innovation management. She focuses on the interactions between businesses, citizens, and public authorities in environmental governance.
Mélanie ROUX collaborates with companies specialising in environmental sensors to explore the implications of tripartite co-management.Â
Her research examines how these dynamics influence public policies and the transition towards a more sustainable economy.
Jannsen SANTANA is a researcher in marketing, focusing on public policies and economic models that support the transition towards a circular and resource-efficient economy.
Jannsen SANTANA’s work explores institutional mechanisms and stakeholder strategies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of environmental initiatives, particularly in the context of major events. He specifically analyses the interactions between stakeholders that either promote or hinder sustainable consumption practices.
Matthew SOROLA is a researcher specialising in the design of engagement and decision-making processes.
Matthew SOROLA’s work explores participatory mechanisms that improve collective decision-making, particularly in public policy and sustainability contexts.Â
By integrating interdisciplinary approaches, he seeks to develop innovative frameworks that foster stakeholder collaboration and enhance governance models in complex and politically contentious environments.Â
Magdelena TEISSANDIER is a researcher in strategy and international business, with a focus on sustainability—encompassing economic, environmental, and social dimensions—within global value chains (GVCs).
Magdelena TEISSANDIER’s work aims to understand the dynamics of power of multiple and diversified actors (governmental organizations, large and small companies) in shaping sustainability frameworks and in implementing sustainable practices across GVCs.
Dennis VOELLER is a researcher specialising in taxation and transparency. He focuses particularly on mechanisms aimed at reducing tax evasion and strengthening financial accountability in organisations.
Dennis VOELLER’s research explores the interactions between tax regulations, public policies, and corporate practices, contributing to a better understanding of issues related to tax governance and economic justice.Â