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“Fair (re)localization: a challenge for competitiveness and sustainability”

The working group dedicated to the social theme Fair (re)localization: a challenge for competitiveness and sustainabilitystands out due to its timeliness and importance.

Co-founded by Sycomore AM, this working group aims to develop a shareholder engagement guide around findings, best practices, and perspectives to raise awareness and support companies and investors for a successful (fair and efficient) relocation through a more sustainable approach, considering the impact of their investments.

The members of the working group

Giulia Culot
Portfolio Manager at Sycomore AM
Denis Panel
CEO at Sycomore AM
Pierre-Alexis Dumont
Chief Investment Officer at Sycomore AM
Luca Fasan
Portfolio Manager at Sycomore AM
Florence Jolin
Head of Marketing and Communication at Sycomore AM
Anne-Claire Imperiale
Director of Sustainability at Sycomore AM
Tarek Issaoui
Chief Economist at Sycomore AM
Claire Mouchotte
ISR Analyst at Sycomore AM
Elodie Nabot
Content Specialist
Catherine Rolland
ISR Analyst at Sycomore AM

Group publications

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25 September 2025

Reindustrialization: the key role of investors

 This episode highlights reshoring and reindustrialization through the working group “Fair (Re)localization: a competitiveness and sustainability challenge,” co-founded by Sycomore AM. A topic at the heart of current developments Designed as a platform for dialogue, the “2030 – Investing in Tomorrow” podcast brings together the perspectives of those who finance the transition and those who […]

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19 September 2025

Reshoring: what are the implications for responsible investors?

What are the obstacles to “fair and sustainable” reshoring, and can they be overcome? Labor costs in certain European countries can be a barrier, but this can be mitigated. Savings in logistics, optimization of production processes through greater automation, and improved inventory management can help offset higher wages. A second obstacle is the availability of […]

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8 July 2025

Buying local? Price remains the top priority for consumers

Consumers who are truly motivated by “Made in” claims represent a relatively marginal customer base for most mainstream brands. These consumers tend to be urban, economically secure, and professionally active. That said, the origin of a product does carry more weight in certain sectors. In the food industry, health-conscious consumers are reassured by compliance with […]

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2 June 2025

Made in France: How Consumers Can Accelerate Reshoring

Participants were invited to reflect on a contribution shared beforehand by Thomas Huriez, founder of the brand 1083. Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur committed to redeveloping the textile sector in France, he expressed a strong conviction: proximity — not only geographical but also emotional and temporal — fosters citizen engagement and encourages responsible […]

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28 March 2025

“Do business practices support individual development?”

“Concretely, Sycomore Asset Management aims to assess whether corporate practices truly support individual development and well-being through several lenses: purpose and corporate culture, employee autonomy, career development (including skills, training, promotion, and internal mobility), working environment and relationships, work-life balance, and finally, fairness through diversity and compensation,” explains Claire Mouchotte, ESG Analyst at Sycomore Asset […]