Orset Héloïse
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Héloïse Orset is a Ph.D. researcher in environment and sustainable development at the Environmental Governance and Territorial Development Hub (GEDT). She received her dual Bachelor’s degree from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris and the Sorbonne University (Paris IV) in Political sciences and Philosophy (2015-2018). She graduated at the University of Geneva (2018-2020) in Master’s degree in “Standardization, Social Regulation and Sustainable Development”. |
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Thesis
Governments can contribute to sustainable development by changing their demand as their main environmental impact is that of products purchased on public markets. Most of Switzerland's environmental footprint is due to resources used in other countries, and many imported products come from areas where water is scarce, water quality deteriorates, governance or infrastructure is poor. Global textile production is a case of responsibility for significant environmental impacts: water consumption, use of fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides during cultivation, and various chemicals for coloring and finishing.
Héloïse analyzes the practice of Green Public Procurement for textiles in Switzerland and more specifically to what extent and how Swiss public buyers of textile products incorporate environmental criteria, including related to water footprint, in the procurement process. The work examines the favorable factors underlying the choice of the public official for green procurement in the textiles and clothing sector.
Her research is conducted under the supervision of Prof. Frédéric Varone (SdS/SPERI) and Dr. Manuel Fischer (EAWAG/ESS/PEGO).
Research Interests
Green public procurement, Public procurement mechanisms, Governance of natural resources, Water consumption, Textile procurement, Administration and policies for sustainable water management, Decision-making processes, Comparative analysis.
Mme Héloïse Orset
Doctorante
A301
Courriel