Caroline Durand-Gasselin
Ipama
France
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Graduated with a Master's in Environmental Policies from Sciences Po Paris and trained in CSR frameworks and change management, I have developed strong expertise in ecological and social transition within the event sector. Before my current role, I contributed to sustainability strategies at the World Economic Forum and UEFA, leading impactful initiatives and management systems. Since 2020, at Ipama, I have supported culture, sports, event, and tourism stakeholders in CSR and sustainability. Between 2020 and 2024, I assisted Paris 2024 in implementing its legacy and sustainability strategy, translating commitments into concrete actions. My goal: to help organizations develop new models that enhance societal value while minimizing environmental impact.
Experiences
Climate change and circularity: contributing to carbon neutrality, the circular economy and sustainable mobility.
Ipama has assisted over 200 SMEs in developing their CSR policies, from implementing CSR strategies to obtaining ISO 20121 certification. In addition to consultancy services, Ipama is an accredited training institute, offering a comprehensive catalogue of training for professionals in the sports, cultural and tourism events sector. The trainings cover a wide range of topics, including strategy development, responsible purchasing, communication, partnerships, CSR management and certification.
Governance and impact: regenerative business models with lasting impact, cross-sector and local communities’ platforms, profitability and tech access.
Ipama has assisted over 200 SMEs in developing their CSR policies, from implementing CSR strategies to obtaining ISO 20121 certification. In addition to consultancy services, Ipama is an accredited training institute, offering a comprehensive catalogue of training for professionals in the sports, cultural and tourism events sector. The trainings cover a wide range of topics, including strategy development, responsible purchasing, communication, partnerships, CSR management and certification.
Other experiences
I am an experienced consultant specializing in the implementation of CSR strategies for complex organizations. My background includes a significant role at the World Economic Forum, where I developed and implemented an environmental and social responsibility policy covering offices, events, and operations (key achievements : ISO 20121 certification for the Davos Forum). I also worked in the design and implementation of sustainable development strategy for major events, such as UEFA EURO 2016, with a focus on reducing the tournament's environmental impact and integrating social dimensions such as accessibility and the fight against discrimination, and Paris 2024 where I supported the conception and deployment of a sustainability management system. Before that, I gained experience at the Jean-Jaurès Foundation, a French think thank, I participated in climate negotiation dialogues with stakeholders, including research and strategic notes (COP21 conference, French Low Carbon Strategy).