The Centre for Research on Energy and Climate Change (CRECC) is a research centre dedicated to advancing rigorous, policy-relevant knowledge on the interconnected challenges of climate change, energy transition, and geopolitical transformation. Supported by Paris School of Business, CRECC brings together academic expertise, applied research, and international perspectives to better understand how societies, economies, and institutions can navigate a rapidly changing global environment.
Our work is guided by three principles: Understand, Innovate, Transform. We seek to understand the complex links between climate risk, energy security, economic development, and public policy; to innovate through evidence-based research and practical solutions; and to support transformation toward more sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon futures.
CRECC focuses on key issues including renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate policy, energy sovereignty, sustainable finance, green innovation, carbon reduction strategies, and the social and economic impacts of the energy transition. By combining interdisciplinary research with real-world engagement, the centre aims to generate insights that are useful for policymakers, businesses, international organisations, and civil society.
In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical context, CRECC provides a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Through research projects, publications, conferences, partnerships, and educational initiatives, the centre contributes to informed decision-making and supports the development of practical responses to today’s climate and energy challenges.
At its core, CRECC is committed to helping build a more sustainable, secure, and resilient future — locally, regionally, and globally.
Upcoming Events
We are pleased to invite you to submit your papers to the third edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Development, Social Responsibility & Business Ethics (ICSDBE), scheduled for May 11-12, 2026, at Paris School of Business in France. This international event serves as a vital platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful discussions and critical analyses of pressing issues surrounding sustainable development, climate change, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, business ethics and Fintech—especially in a landscape marked by significant geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
The ICSDBE is proudly organized by Paris School of Business (France) in collaboration with The Mediterranean School of Business (Tunisia), University of Ottawa (Canada), University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (France), Gulf University for Science and Technology (Kuwait), and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (China). We look forward to your contributions to this important event.
Keynote speakers:
Prof. Zacharias Sautner
Professor of Sustainable Finance
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Associate Editor at Review of Financial Studies, Management Science,
and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis
Dr. Ralph De Haas
Director of Research, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
CEPR Research Fellow
Associate Editor at Journal of Banking and Finance
Paris School of Business is located in the heart of Paris, one of Europe's most influential centres for business, policy, finance, culture, and international dialogue. Its strategic location provides an exceptional environment for research, collaboration, and engagement with public institutions, companies, international organisations, and academic partners.
For the Centre for Research on Energy and Climate Change (CRECC), this location is particularly valuable. Paris is a major hub for climate diplomacy, sustainable finance, energy policy, and global business transformation. Being based within this ecosystem allows the centre to connect academic research with real-world debates on climate change, energy transition, geopolitical risk, trade, and sustainable development.
Through its connection with Paris School of Business, CRECC benefits from a dynamic and internationally oriented academic environment. The school's position in Paris strengthens the centre's ability to build partnerships, attract diverse perspectives, and contribute to discussions that shape the future of climate and energy policy in Europe and beyond.
Contact Us
Research for a secure, sustainable and resilient energy future.
Centre for Research on Energy and Climate Change (CRECC)
Supported by Paris School of Business
Email: crecc.psb@gmail.com | Address: 59 rue nationale, 75013 Paris