Respethica is a strategic consulting company which gives sustainability guidance to companies, investors and decision-makers committed to combine their social impact with long-term value creation.
Respethica’s founder Pascale Thumerelle, distinguished by The Economist in 2015, is a pioneer in corporate social responsibility in the media and cultural industries. Former Head of Sustainability at the worldwide content, media and communications Vivendi Group for 15 years, Pascale Thumerelle has demonstrated the link between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the creation of value for the group, its subsidiaries and its stakeholders.
Why seek Respethica's expertise?
Respethica helps companies and organisations to assess the impact of their activity on society in order to anticipate it and integrate it into their strategy and governance.
Respethica provides tailor-made support to its clients to ensure that their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, a genuine decision-making tool, is part of a global and international vision.
Respethica integrates culture into sustainable development and offers an innovative perspective on the contribution of culture and cultural diversity to inclusive economic growth.
Respethica’s savoir-faire
Linking CSR and value creation
> Define and implement a CSR (corporate social responsibility) policy: setting strategic issues directly related to the business: risks and opportunities; mapping ; integrated reporting combining financial and non-financial information; inclusion of CSR criteria in executives’ compensation; digital transition; human rights due diligence
> Make the CSR policy consistent with the governance and strategy of the company or organisation
> Report on this policy to the decision-making and advisory bodies (management committee, board of directors, stakeholder committee, risks committee)
Listening, enhancing dialogue, rallying
> Mobilizing employees as well as functional and operational managers of the company
> Initiating and coordinating dialogue with the company’s stakeholders (investors, institutions, consumer associations, NGOs, professional and trade union organizations, academia) at national and international level
> Organizing and facilitating conferences and debates
Promoting culture and cultural diversity as a mainspring for sustainable development
> Build and support advocacy with national and international influencers
> Propose commitments, goals and monitoring indicators in the light of the main international texts and instruments
> Conceive or enhance the scope of the responsibility of the media and cultural industries sector towards society and in the service of intercultural dialogue
Our vision
Culture of sustainability
Sharing a long-term vision helps to mobilize and retain the company's internal and external stakeholders. The implementation of responsible business conduct that cultivates trust, ensures that the organization has the ability to innovate, resist and rebound in the face of events or delicate situations. Attracting the best talent willing to invest in a rewarding project is a powerful competitive advantage.
Sustainability of culture
Recognize culture and cultural diversity as pillars of sustainable development. Culture revitalizes essential human resources by broadening the choices available to everyone. Intercultural dialogue and pluralism nurture the critical spirit, curiosity, openness to others, mutual respect, boldness and creativity of women and men in search for meaning.
about Pascale Thumerelle
Respethica's founder
Respethica’s founder Pascale Thumerelle, distinguished by The Economist in 2015, is a pioneer in corporate social responsibility in the media and cultural industries. Former Head of Sustainability at the worldwide content, media and communications Vivendi Group for 15 years, Pascale Thumerelle has demonstrated the link between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the creation of value for the group, its subsidiaries and its stakeholders.
She has created a teaching program at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe for international Master’s students (Public Affairs / International Sustainability Management). She is a member of the French Sustainable Investment Forum (FIR), a non-profit and multi-stakeholder organisation, which aims to promote socially responsible and sustainable investment practices.
Throughout her professional career, Pascale Thumerelle has acquired experience in different environments (VSEs, SMEs, listed companies, NGOs, institutions).
Recent contributions
Expertise
Teaching
Why the name Respethica ?
In reference to Max Weber’s ethics of responsibility :