Descriptif
Coca-Cola has committed to using up to 40% recycled materials in their packaging. Ford Motors intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050. Starbucks has put in place programs to diversify their workforce. Danone invests in sustainable agricultural practices and programmes to increase awareness of the benefits of healthy diets. OpenAI claims that its mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all of humanity. All these practices fall under the umbrella of Corporate Social Responsibility (‘CSR’), commonly understood as business practices carried out for social or environmental purposes.
The aim of this class is to introduce CSR and explore its impact from the perspective of multiple disciplines, from economics and finance to law and behavioral psychology. The course begins with an introduction to CSR, explores the role of CSR as a complement or alternative to governmental intervention, and continues with an assessment of the effects of CSR practices on financial performance, employee satisfaction, and consumer behavior. Lastly, the class engages with the role of CSR in the development and deployment of safe artificial intelligence applications.
All required materials are either available on Moodle or hyperlinked in the syllabus. Students are expected to have read the assigned materials and be prepared to participate.
Objectifs pédagogiques
Learning outcomes:
- Explain key concepts and theories underlying Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
- Analyse how CSR interacts with government regulation;
- Evaluate the impact of CSR initiatives on firms, investors, employees, consumers, and society;
- Identify major CSR actors and emerging trends, with a focus on responsible innovation and AI.
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
- Bachelor en sciences - S6 - Double spécialité Mathématiques et Économie
- Bachelor en sciences - S6 - Double spécialité Mathématiques et Économie - Mineure d'Informatique
- Bachelor en sciences - S6 - Double spécialité Mathématiques et Économie - Mineure Chimie (BS-S6-ME)
- Bachelor en sciences - S6 - Double spécialité Mathématiques et Économie - Mineure Biologie (BS-S6-ME)
Objectifs de développement durable
ODD 9 Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure, ODD 16 Paix, justice et institutions efficaces, ODD13 Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques, ODD 12 Consommation et production responsables, ODD 11 Villes et communautés durables, ODD 10 Inégalités réduites, ODD 7 Energie propre et d’un coût abordable, ODD 6 Eau propre et assainissement, ODD 5 Egalité entre les sexes, ODD 3 Bonne santé et bien-être.Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
Vous devez avoir validé l'équation suivante : UE ECO_2F001_EP Et UE ECO_2F002_EP
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade américainPour les étudiants du diplôme Programmes d'échange internationaux
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Course requirements and grading:
- Class participation (20%). Students will be graded based on the frequency and quality of their interventions in class discussions.
- Group report on a case study (80%). Students will be assigned to groups and will prepare a report on a CSR initiative of their choice. The aim of the report is to introduce the initiative, explain its underlying motivations, and assess its effects on corporate profits, investor and consumer behavior, and governmental interventions.
- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 10
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- Note initiale < 10
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 2 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Course requirements and grading:
- Class participation (20%). Students will be graded based on the frequency and quality of their interventions in class discussions.
- Group report on a case study (80%). Students will be assigned to groups and will prepare a report on a CSR initiative of their choice. The aim of the report is to introduce the initiative, explain its underlying motivations, and assess its effects on corporate profits, investor and consumer behavior, and governmental interventions.
- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 10
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- Note initiale < 10
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 2 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Programme détaillé
Session 1: What is the Purpose of a Corporation?
Session 2: CSR and/or Regulation
Session 3: Performance, Incentives and Behavioral Effects
Session 4: CSR in the Age of AI
