Business regulation and sustainable development

Teacher(s)

Cobbaut Elliot; Gollier Jean-Marc; Henet Cédric; Traversa Edoardo;

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 2023-2024, the following main topics will be addressed:

• Historical context and definition of the notions of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
• Main legal sources (soft law, hard law, best practices)
• Business regulation and sustainable development in a globalized economy
• Corporate responsibility regarding sustainable development
• Whistle-blowers
• Due diligence obligations
• Non-financial reporting and accountability
• Groups of companies, sustainable finance and governance
• 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 will be interactive. The professors expect from the students to prepare the classes by reading the texts they provide. This preparation should allow the students to participate actively during the classes. At the beginning of each class, a group of students will present one or several text(s) selected by the professors. After that, the professors will further present the different topics of the course.

Evaluation methods

The oral presentations made during the classes will be assessed. The results of which represent a quarter of the final grade. For the rest, the understanding and the knowledge of the students will be evaluated at the oral exam that will take place during the exam period.

Teaching materials

• Recueil de textes (lecture obligatoire)
• Présentations PowerPoint des enseignants
• Notes de cours

Faculty or entity

BUDR