ChangeNOW 2025: Nexans in Action Powering a Sustainable Future

At this year’s edition, Nexans brought the voice of industry to the heart of idea-driven debates. On April 26 at the Grand Palais, Nexans CEO Christopher Guérin shared his vision of a sustainable future during the conference “Rebuilding the Essentials – Perspectives for a Sustainable World“. Alongside sociologist Michaël Dandrieux, industrial geographer Anaïs Voy-Gillis, and architect Philippe Chiambaretta, he advocated for deliberate sobriety, renewed collective narratives, and a long-term vision rooted in essentials – rather than growth at all costs.

For Nexans, the energy transition begins with awareness. That’s why the Group supported Climate Sense, an immersive experience created by explorer Christian Clot and the Human Adaptation Institute. By stepping into a 50°C environment for 30 minutes, visitors physically felt the effects of climate disruption : every movement slowed, every decision became harder. A powerful way to bring tomorrow’s reality into sharp focus—unless we act today.