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Sustainability Marketing: A New Era of Responsible Business

HEC Paris is excited to add to its Summer School portfolio a marketing program that focuses on the promotion of socially responsible products, services, and practices. It’s an approach that is gaining momentum industry-wide and takes into consideration the three key pillars of sustainable development: society, the environment, and the economy.

Understanding Sustainability Marketing

In today’s profit-driven world, marketers are often charged with achieving very ambitious targets. However, as business sustainability awareness spreads, the traditional methods of marketing are being questioned.

Sustainability marketing is not just about environmentally friendly marketing or green products. It’s also about not prioritizing profit over the unprecedented challenges facing our planet. It’s a holistic approach that considers the impact of business activities on society and the environment, and aims to promote environmental well-being, social equity, and economic development - development that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the needs of future generations.
 

In a nutshell, Sustainability Marketing develops strategies to promote products, services, or practices that are socially and environmentally responsible. It focuses on marketing these sustainable products and services in compelling ways (advertising campaigns, influencers, social media programs, incentives) that will resonate with each important target audience and to change consumer behavior for the good of the planet & society. 


Sustainability as a Business Strategy

Sustainability marketing is not just a trend, it is a business strategy that can lead to long-term success. It is a transformative approach that goes beyond the traditional profit-driven marketing strategies. It represents a shift towards more responsible and ethical business practices that prioritize the planet and its people.
By focusing on sustainability, companies can identify areas where resources can be saved or used more efficiently. Companies that practice sustainable marketing often engage in initiatives that benefit the local community, which can build goodwill and strengthen relationships with customers. At the same time, customers who feel that a company shares their values are more likely to remain loyal to that brand. 

This program will explore how companies can capitalize on sustainability marketing to convey their commitment to environmental and social responsibility, while also engaging their customers in these efforts. It’s not just about selling products or services, but about promoting a mission and making the world a better place.
 

Find out more about this Summer Program