GEM is an active member of the Grenoble Alpes Local Economic Pact, an initiative that brings together companies, institutions, and local authorities around concrete commitments for the ecological and social transition of the region. This pact enables us to contr

Our research chairs are laboratories for ideas and action, serving transitions. They bring together researchers, students, and partners to produce impactful knowledge and support the transformation of organizations and territories.

• Digital Organizations & Society Chair: explores the impact of digital technologies on individuals and organizations.
• Energy for Society Chair: focuses on citizen engagement with energy infrastructures and thermal renovation.
• Women and Economic Renewal Chair: develops tools for women’s entrepreneurship and gender equality.
• Inclusive Sustainability Chair: supports local authorities in implementing inclusive sustainability policies, notably through the Transitions Barometer.
• European Chair for Territorial Transition: signed with Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, 6e Sens Immobilier Investissement, and the Rhône Departmental Energy Syndicate.

GEM is a partner of Cluster Montagne, a network of stakeholders committed to sustainable development in mountain regions. This partnership is part of our Alpine strategy and our determination to act where the effects of climate change are most visible. Through research projects, immersive training, and local collaborations, we help design tomorrow’s economic and social models for mountain areas.

GEM maintains long-standing partnerships with companies such as Schneider Electric, BPIfrance, Wavestone, and Groupe Seb to recruit and support students with disabilities, ensuring their success at GEM, international mobility, and employability. We also train all students to become inclusive and responsible managers through our Management and Disability Certificate.

Ce partenariat permet à GEM de collaborer avec les grands acteurs scientifiques du territoire, de participer à des projets interdisciplinaires, et de contribuer à l’attractivité internationale de Grenoble. En tant qu’école de management engagée, GEM apporte son expertise sur les enjeux de transformation, de leadership et de durabilité. 

GEM is a member of the Arc Alpin CSR Club, an initiative led by KPMG and BNP Paribas to support companies in the region in their transition toward more sustainable models. This club brings together SMEs, mid-sized companies, and committed stakeholders around collectively chosen CSR topics, fostering best practice sharing, skills development, and collaboration. By joining this network, GEM strengthens its local presence and actively contributes to the collective transformation dynamic.