Ripco's Editorial Evolution: Nicolas Raineri Joins the Team
We are delighted to welcome Nicolas Raineri as an Associate Editor for RIpco. An Associate Professor in human resource management at ICN Business School and a member of CEREFIGE at the University of Lorraine. Nicolas’ background includes a Ph.D. from Laval University and a post-doctorate from Louvain School of Management. He also served as the deputy editor for the "Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility" journal. His research, centered on the psychological foundations of CSR and organizational behavior, especially regarding pro-environmental behaviors at work, showcases his deep involvement in the field. With extensive experience in the consumer goods industry and expertise in psychosocial risks, his perspective and expertise will bring invaluable insight to our journal.
Climate change and environmental issues have become recurring topics in current debates, leading to a heightened awareness of the need to preserve the planet and its species. To address these challenges, governments, businesses, social movements, and NGOs are actively engaging in a transition towards sustainable and nature-friendly lifestyles. In this critical context, academic research plays a crucial role by proposing concrete and applicable solutions to help managers confront these issues. The Covid-19 pandemic has further emphasized systemic dysfunctions, the interdependence of value chain actors, and resource scarcity. As a result, this special edition gives voice to researchers in organizational behavior to explore their potential contribution in the fight against climate change and environmental crises. Three research themes are prioritized. Firstly, they delve into the initiative of defining change, introducing transformations, and evaluating their impacts at various levels of analysis (individuals, groups, organizations, institutions). Scientific and cultural approaches are studied to better understand events related to this transformative period, especially in sectors like agriculture where sustainability is crucial. Secondly, the organized action in response to climate change and the environment is examined through public policies, corporate self-regulations, and choices regarding sustainable development. Ensuring alignment between discourse and actions becomes essential for decision-makers, raising questions about the radicality or reformist approach to policies. Lastly, the third theme explores the mentalities and behaviors of actors facing environmental transformations. In-depth research is conducted on representations and emotions related to climate change, which can generate resilient or traumatic behaviors. Reactions such as denial and organizational hypocrisy are also studied, as well as the engagement of active groups in reflection and knowledge creation. This special edition will welcome articles using different research methods and approaches to foster a better understanding of the challenges linked to climate change and the environment, aiming to promote effective and sustainable actions for a future that respects our planet.
The 4th RIPCO Research Day 2023 took place as planned on Friday, June 9, 2023, at ICN Paris La Défense. The focus of this day was on the behavior of employees and organizations in the face of climate change. 33 communications were presented by a total of 75 contributors from 7 countries and 54 institutions. The day was divided into 10 workshops, each consisting of 3 presentations, and 2 plenary sessions with our guests, including Paul Shrivastava, Professor of Management and Organizations at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University, Professor Corinne Gendron from DSRSE at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), and Serge Kebabtchieff, CEO of Eska Publishing. Two presentations were nominated for awards. For the best communication in organizational behavior, "The conditions for the appropriation of organizational norms by employment counselors" by Didier Chabanet and Christine-Noël Lemaitre from IDRAC Business School (France). For the best communication on the theme of the day, "The role of employees and trade unions in the decarbonization dynamics of companies," by Sophie Boutillier and Blandine Laperche from the Center for Research on Innovation and Industrial Strategies and the University of Littoral-Côte d'Opale.
Climate change and environmental issues have become recurring topics in current debates, leading to a heightened awareness of the need to preserve the planet and its species. To address these challenges, governments, businesses, social movements, and NGOs are actively engaging in a transition towards sustainable and nature-friendly lifestyles. In this critical context, academic research plays a crucial role by proposing concrete and applicable solutions to help managers confront these issues. The Covid-19 pandemic has further emphasized systemic dysfunctions, the interdependence of value chain actors, and resource scarcity. As a result, this special edition gives voice to researchers in organizational behavior to explore their potential contribution in the fight against climate change and ...
