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Michel Frédeau is a core member of the Energy, Social Impact, Insurance, and the People & Organization practices of Boston Consulting Group. He is also the global leader of BCG's climate and environment impact area. In his role role, Michel leads the firm's efforts to positively impact climate and the environment with corporations, investors, governments, and the social sector globally.

Since joining BCG in 1985, Michel has worked extensively with companies in the gas, oil, power, and renewables on a broad range of strategic, organizational, and operational issues. He has deep experience in the management of large programs in oil and gas, electricity, and aerospace. He also has lead numerous engagements with insurance clients.

Michel has worked with companies across industries on issues related to change management, including the role of the center, business unit structure, and support functions organization. He is also skilled in helping newly formed leadership teams operate in a company’s new organization structure.

Michel previously served as the head of BCG’s Paris office, a member of the BCG Executive Committee, leader of the firm’s global HR function, and leader of the Energy practice in France and Belgium.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor’s degree, Ecole Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Economique

Publications and Videos

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Green Tech : au cœur de la décarbonation de la réindustrialisation et de la souveraineté économique

BCG a interrogé des dirigeants d’entreprises et Green Tech françaises afin de connaitre leur vision et perspectives sur le rôle des Green Tech dans la décarbonation de l'économie.
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Moving Beyond Net Zero to Nature Positive

Nature is at the heart of the COP28 agenda, and businesses are already working to become nature positive.
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Climate Action Starts with Supply Chains

Supply chains generate 11.4 times more emissions than in-house operations, but only 39% of businesses engage suppliers on climate topics. Here’s how to engage them.
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Harnessing Purchasing Power to Drive Decarbonization Through the First Movers Coalition

A major international initiative aims to cut carbon emissions by guaranteeing demand for new breakthrough technologies in hard-to-abate industries such as steel, transportation, and concrete.
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L’entreprise Sobre: Se Réinventer En Respectant Les Limites Planétaires

Comment les dirigeants des grandes entreprises françaises abordent-ils le défi de la sobriété et du respect des limites planétaires ?
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Five Ways CEOs Can Take On the Climate Challenge

These strategic steps can help companies in developed and developing countries alike realize their decarbonization commitments.
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Let Science Be the Guide for Net-Zero Targets

Unless companies’ climate targets align with the latest science, they won’t be sufficient. Leaders must embrace bold action internally, within their value chains, and beyond.
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words in Delivering Net Zero

By gaining deeper insights into the status and efficacy of their climate initiatives, companies can accelerate efforts across the value chain.
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The Next Generation of Climate Innovation

Companies can create business advantage and value while accelerating climate action.
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Sustainability Is Our North Star

With social impact a key lens for all our engagements at BCG, we can work with organizations to ensure their own future while they help to secure the future of our planet.
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Reduce Carbon and Costs with the Power of AI

Artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and cut costs by monitoring their carbon footprint and then reducing it through increased efficiency.
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Fight Supply Chain Emissions to Fight Climate Change

Even companies with modest direct-emissions footprints can make a global impact on decarbonization by implementing nine initiatives in their supply chains.