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Transitions HEC Montréal

Transitions HEC Montréal is a hub for research and knowledge transfer. Discover how it can support organizational development in the context of the sustainable transition.

From research to action

Transitions HEC Montréal fosters collaboration and drives synergies between the School’s research and knowledge transfer units and its external partners.

  • It supports and guides organizations in developing expertise, knowledge, and management practices that help accelerate the sustainable transition.
  • Its commitment is grounded in transformative research and action, through the co-development of innovative projects with positive impacts on society at the economic, social, and environmental levels.

Aligned with HEC Montréal’s commitment

HEC Montréal is committed to sustaining and strengthening its role as an agent of change. The School aims to position itself as a pillar of innovative research, a key partner in supporting organizations, and a catalyst for the adoption of sustainable practices. To illustrate this approach, HEC Montréal has chosen the hummingbird as its symbol, representing adaptability and resilience.

 

Transitions HEC

Showcasing Interdisciplinary Expertise in Sustainable Transition

Sustainability transitions refer to “long-term, multi-dimensional, and fundamental transformation processes through which established socio-technical systems shift to more sustainable modes of production and consumption,” according to J. Markard, R. Raven, and B. Truffer (2012)*.

This transition involves economic, technological, social, and ecological processes and dynamics that require innovative—sometimes unprecedented—cross-sector collaboration, engaging a wide range of actors and sectors across society, including:

  • Public sector (municipalities, regions, national governments, and international bodies)
  • Private sector (startups, SMEs, large corporations, and social enterprises)
  • Community sector (citizens, community groups, and civil society)
  • Third sector (associations, non-profits, and NGOs)

“Transitions HEC Montréal supports organizations in addressing the challenges of the sustainable transition by transforming these issues into levers for progress—enabling informed decision-making and generating positive long-term impact. It places interdisciplinary research at the heart of action, mobilizing management sciences to strengthen and advance organizational practices. This dynamic allows scientific knowledge to inform practice, while real-world experience, in turn, fuels academic innovation.”

Caroline Aubé, Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer , HEC Montréal

Members of Transitions HEC Montréal

  • RBC Financial Group Chair of E-Commerce
  • Chair in Energy Sector Management
  • Chair in Organizational Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence
  • iA Financial Group Chair in Sustainable Finance
  • IDEOS – Societal Impact Management Hub
  • Institut international des coopératives Alphonse-et-Dorimène-Desjardins Mosaic – Creativity and Innovation Hub
  • Pôle D – Top Executives and Strategic management Hub
  • e3c Hub – Expertise in Energy, Environment and Circular Economy
  • Pôle entRepreneuriat (Entrepreneurship Hub)
  • Social Business Creation

Selected Initiatives Led by Members

  • IDEOS’ Social Impact Accompaniment Pathway
  • Measuring Beyond Initiative
  • Decarbonization Project of the Montréal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Our services

  • Awareness-raising activities and training programs within organizations‑raising activities and training programs within organizations
  • Specialized support pathways
  • Student projects carried out within organizations
    (consulting mandates, theses, or supervised projects)
  • Action‑research projects

“The world is undergoing profound change, solutions are uncertain, and actors are many. Our aim is to support organizations by equipping them to reinvent themselves, create lasting societal value, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and build the resilience they need to thrive.”

Joseph El-Khoury, Director, Transitions HEC Montréal

For More Information

Please contact us at [email protected].

Local collaborations within neighbourhoods are being explored and are currently under development. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in taking part.

* The definition of the sustainable transition presented on this page is drawn from:
Markard, J., Raven, R., & Truffer, B. (2012). Sustainability transitions: An emerging field of research and its prospects. Research Policy, 41(6), 955–967.

  

To contact the Sustainable Transition Office

Sustainable Transition Office
Côte-Sainte-Catherine building
3000, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Office 3.870 (see floor plan)
Montréal (Quebec) Canada
H3T 2A7