History

Although the ecological, social, and societal transitions are now being addressed to a greater or lesser extent by management schools, Excelia has been working on these issues for more than 20 years.

In 1999, Excelia launched a Master programme in Environment Management, followed, in 2005, by a Master in CSR & Sustainable Development, both of which involved local, national, and international networks of professionals and academic experts.

The team has also organised a number of events within the academic and professional communities, which have led to the creation of new partnerships. 

Since 2010, Excelia has been recruiting a growing number of research-active faculty who have proven expertise in sustainable development issues and the implementation of CSR initiatives.
In order to consolidate and structure its projects, in 2012, these research-active faculty members decided to establish an institute, IRSI, based on the team’s core competencies: research, with utility for both the corporate world and the academic world.

Through its research work, its involvement in professional networks, its events, and its training courses, IRSI researchers have acquired significant experience, gained notoriety, and developed a unique approach that has led to the development of a range of partnerships.