Conclusion to the Special Report — “Decarbonizing International Management”: Between Environmental, Social, and Digital Transitions[Conclusión al dossier especial: "Descarbonizar la gestión internacional": entre transiciones ecológicas, sociales y digitales]

The 13th Atlas-AFMI Conference was held at the IAE in Bordeaux in July 2023. Its central theme was "the decarbonization of international management." This choice of theme reflects a context marked by the growing visibility of the effects of climate change and collective recognition of the urgent need for systemic action. Global warming is mainly the result of the massive use of fossil fuels, on which the global economic model has been based for two centuries. At the same time, international trade, historically associated with economic growth, has intensified significantly since 1950, particularly through the fragmentation of value chains. Recent research shows that these global chains generate more CO₂ emissions than domestic production, making international trade a significant contributor to climate change. The conference discussions highlighted two major issues : the economic, environmental and social impacts of digitalization, and the responsibility of international companies in addressing climate challenges and inequalities.