ESG Act

What ESG Act does

ESG Act is a French private higher education institution headquartered in Paris, specializing in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (RSE). It operates as part of Galileo Global Education France, a subsidiary of Galileo Global Education, which is positioned as a world leader in independent higher education. The institution targets students and working professionals seeking credentials in the sustainability field, offering a Bachelor degree (Bac+3) and a Mastère (Bac+5) program, with apprenticeship tracks available from the third year of study.

The school charges tuition of €6,950 per year for the Bachelor program and €8,450 per year for the Mastère, supplemented by OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts administered through CFA ESGCV, the group's dedicated apprenticeship training body. Programs are accredited under RNCP Level 6 and 7 certifications and the institution holds Qualiopi certification, the mandatory French quality benchmark that enables access to public and employer-funded training funding. ESG Act reports a network of more than 5,000 partner companies and over 45,000 alumni across the broader group ecosystem.

For 2025, ESG Act's curriculum is delivered operationally through sister schools within the Galileo portfolio: the Bachelor program is hosted at Narratiiv (formerly IICP), while the Mastère is delivered at MBA ESG. ESG Act employs 32 staff, suggesting it functions as a focused curriculum and brand entity rather than a full-service standalone campus, with infrastructure, student acquisition, and administrative functions shared across the parent group.

Name

ESG Act

Legal name

ESG Act (Galileo Global Education France)

Website

https://esg-act.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESG Act is a Paris-based French higher education institution specializing in sustainable development and CSR, offering Bachelor and Mastère programs as part of the Galileo Global Education group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Sustainable Development and CSR Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainable development education
• Corporate social responsibility training
• Higher education programs
• RSE management degrees
• Environmental management studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Programs: The school charges tuition fees for its Bachelor programs. Students pay annual tuition fees. Those choosing apprenticeship (alternance) have no tuition fees as these are covered by the company or OPCO (joint vocational training organization).
2. Tuition Fees - Mastère Programs: Mastère programs charge annual tuition fees. Students in apprenticeship/alternance arrangements have fees fully covered by their employing company or OPCO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ESG Act is a private higher education institution based in Paris that delivers degree programs (Bachelor and Mastère levels) specializing in sustainable development and Corporate Social Responsibility (RSE). Programs are delivered in partnership with other Galileo Global Education schools (Narratiiv for the Bachelor, MBA ESG for the Mastère) and combine traditional management competencies with sustainability expertise. All programs lead to RNCP-recognized certifications and are available in initial (internship) or apprenticeship modes.

Product overview

ESG Act is an educational institution offering a portfolio of degree programs in sustainable development and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The offering consists of two main programs: a Bachelor Communication et Développement Durable (Bac+3) and multiple Mastère programs (Bac+5) including Chef de Projet RSE, Marketing et Développement Durable, and Achats et Développement Durable. All programs deliver RNCP-recognized certifications and can be pursued through apprenticeship/alternance or initial training modes. The school is part of the Galileo Global Education group and partners with other group schools (MBA ESG, Narratiiv) for program delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Communication et Développement Durable A Bac+3 level bachelor program combining communication skills with sustainable development expertise, delivering an RNCP Level 6 certification. Designed for post-bac students seeking double competence in communication and sustainable development. Accessible in initial (internship) or apprenticeship mode starting from year 3, with an October 2025 intake.
• Mastère Chef de Projet RSE A Bac+5 level master's program training students to become RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) project managers, delivering an RNCP Level 7 certification. Delivered in partnership with MBA ESG and accessible in initial or apprenticeship mode. Targets Bac+3/Bac+4 admits and trains professionals to drive organizational RSE transformation.
• Mastère Marketing et Développement Durable A specialized master's program combining marketing management with sustainable development competencies, preparing graduates for roles in responsible marketing and communication. Targets Bac+3/Bac+4 students seeking to integrate sustainability into marketing strategy and practice.
• Mastère Achats et Développement Durable A master's program integrating sustainable procurement and purchasing management with sustainable development expertise, training professionals in responsible sourcing and sustainable supply-chain practices. Targets Bac+3/Bac+4 students pursuing careers in sustainable procurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of ESG students are employed within 6 months of certification (2020)

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Narratiiv (formerly IICP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025From 2025, the Bachelor Communication et Développement Durable will be delivered at Narratiiv, a communication and journalism school. This partnership leverages the synergy of specialized sustainable development training combined with recognized brand pedagogy.
• MBA ESGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025From 2025, the Mastère Chef de Projet RSE will be delivered at MBA ESG, which offers around twenty MBAs across various fields and sectors. This partnership provides specialized sustainable development training combined with brand recognition among recruiters.
• Air LiquidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships. Companies engaged in RSE that have employed ESG students.
• Caisse des DépôtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships. Companies engaged in RSE that have employed ESG students.
• Caisse d'EpargnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• ColascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• Crédit CoopératifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• DanonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• DecathloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• La Banque PostalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• La PostecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• Les MousquetairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• VeoliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• Yves RochercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• New RestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 5,000+ companies partnering with ESG Act for student recruitment in internships and apprenticeships.
• Galileo Global Education FrancecoreOthersESG Act is a member of Galileo Global Education France group, the world leader in independent higher education. The group encompasses 11 post-bac business schools in Paris, 6 in regions, specialized in functional domains or sectors; 1 professional training organization; 1 language center approved for Toeic; and 18 RNCP titles.
• CFA ESGCVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training center for ESG schools, including ESG Act. Manages apprenticeship contracts and coordinates with OPCOs for training cost coverage.
• International Partner UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNumerous partnerships with foreign universities enabling semester or full-year study abroad, double degrees, humanitarian programs, language stays, and summer schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IESEG School of Management: IESEG offers CSR and sustainability tracks within its Grande École program and specialized masters. Comparable to ESG Act as an established French business school integrating ESG content into its curriculum and serving similar post-bac students.
• Sciences Po School of Public Affairs: Sciences Po offers masters in environmental policy, sustainable development, and corporate social responsibility. Comparable as a prestigious French institution educating students on sustainability policy and corporate ESG practice at the post-graduate level.
• INSEEC Grande École: INSEEC offers a Master in Sustainable Development and CSR among its portfolio of programs. Broader incumbent French business school that has added ESG/RSE specializations, partially overlapping with ESG Act's market.
• EM Normandie: EM Normandie has launched MSc and Bachelor programs in CSR, sustainable management, and responsible business. Comparable as a broader French business school expanding into ESG/RSE specializations targeting similar candidates.
• KEDGE Business School: KEDGE offers MSc programs in CSR and Sustainable Development and operates the KEDGE Sustainability platform. Comparable to ESG Act as a broader incumbent French school with dedicated RSE specialization pathways.
• Audencia Business School: Audencia is a top-tier French business school with a dedicated Sustainability Centre and multiple CSR-focused MSc and MBA programs. Comparable as an established player offering sustainability specializations to a similar student base.

Direct peers

• Ecole 89: French specialized school focused on design, digital, and societal transitions, with programs integrating sustainability and CSR. Comparable to ESG Act as a small, niche French school training students for purpose-driven careers combining creative/business skills with sustainability.
• MBS Education (Montpellier Business School): MBS offers specialized Master-level programs in CSR, sustainable development, and responsible management. Comparable to ESG Act as a French business school with dedicated RSE/sustainability tracks and apprenticeship/alternance pathways.
• ESG Group (Galileo Global Education): ESG Act is a brand within the broader ESG / Galileo Global Education network of business schools in France. Sister schools under the same parent group (Galileo Global Education) deliver overlapping business and sustainability programs and share the same alumni and employer networks, making them the closest functional peers.
• École de la Transition Écologique: A French higher-education institution specialized in ecological transition and sustainability, founded by Lucie Pinson. Directly comparable to ESG Act as a niche, purpose-driven school teaching sustainability competencies to post-bac and professional audiences in the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/esg-act
• Instagraminstagram.com/esg.act

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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