Digital Transformation for Sustainable Impact
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Impact
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Launched in 2016 by ESCP with the support of Schneider Electric, Société Générale Assurances, and Valeo, the Chair initially focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) and value creation.
Today, in partnership with Schneider Electric, it broadens its scope to examine how digital tools can drive both economic performance and positive impact, through research, education, and close collaboration with businesses.
A few words from
Sandrine Macé
Professor at ESCP Business School
Scientific Director
“Renewing our partnership with Schneider Electric for the third time is a tremendous source of pride. Together, we place digital innovation at the heart of the sustainable transition – a vital challenge for the future of our planet. This trust enables us to offer our students much more than knowledge: a vision, values, and a sense of responsibility. I am convinced that this partnership, extended across all ESCP programmes and campuses, will foster meaningful exchanges and impactful achievements.”
Sandrine Macé, Professor at ESCP
and Scientific Director
A few words from
Xavier Demilly
VP Business Transformation - Head of Projects
Schneider Electric
“At Schneider Electric, we believe that digital transformation is a key driver in
accelerating the shift toward more sustainable business models. Through this Chair
with ESCP, we reaffirm our commitment to exploring, through research and education,
the digital levers that can support a positive environmental impact. This
collaboration reflects our ambition to align technology, sustainability, and
enlightened leadership to build a more resilient future.
We are proud to partner
with ESCP, a school renowned for its academic excellence and its commitment to
responsible leadership. This partnership fosters the convergence of academic and
business expertise to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
”
Xavier Demilly, VP Business Transformation - Head of Projects at Schneider Electric
Objectives
Overview of Previous Editions: 2016 – 2025
During its first two editions, the Chair supported students, companies, and researchers in exploring the managerial challenges related to IoT, seen as a driver of digital transformation and sustainable business model innovation. It carried out numerous concrete initiatives, including specialized courses, study trips, publications, conferences, and projects aligned with the real needs of organizations.
Chair’s Mission for 2025–2029
In its third edition, the Chair is addressing a crucial topic: the sustainable transition. It now focuses on exploring how digital transformation can concretely support companies in this shift. Building on the success of its earlier initiatives, the Chair aims to expand inter-programme and inter-campus formats, with a strong emphasis on learning by concept, learning by doing, and immersive approaches.
Activities
Members
Sandrine
Macé
Scientific Director
Violette
Bouveret
Associate
Researcher
at Chair IoT ESCP
Catherine
Desjacques
Associate
Researcher
“We are deeply grateful to Schneider Electric for their renewed trust and continued support for the ninth consecutive year. With this new chair fully dedicated to impactful digital transformation, we are proud to take a significant step forward by expanding its international scope. The chair is now designed to reach across all our campuses, empowering our students and academic community to shape responsible and future-oriented digital solutions.This would not be possible without the strong sustainability commitment and global presence of a major group like Schneider Electric.”
Pascale Pernet, Director of chairs and corporate
sponsorship
ppernet@escp.eu
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