The activities of the Institut Pasteur are constantly part of a responsible, societal and environmental approach.
Discover all our commitments here:
- Our Ethics commitment: the Institut Pasteur Ethics Charter was drawn up by the Institut Pasteur Ethics Committee (CEIP) and published under the authority of the senior management team. The Ethics Charter applies to all employees whether paid by Institut Pasteur or other institutions. It states the principles to ensure that research is conducted with integrity, respect for human dignity, fairness and responsibility. See the Ethics charter here.
- Our Open Science commitment: the Institut Pasteur has been acting in favor of Open Science by adopting two founding texts in May 2021: a Charter for Open Access to publications and a Policy for the management and sharing of research data and software code. Learn more about open science at Institut Pasteur here.
- Our research with animal models: the Institut Pasteur is fully aware of its responsibilities; it is committed to protecting the well-being of animals used for research, especially through strict compliance with regulatory provisions, and to encouraging the development of experimental methods that avoid using animals wherever possible. Learn more about animal model here.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): the Institut Pasteur is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace fighting against all discriminations and where everyone has a part to play in diversity. Discover our diversity, equity and inclusion commitments here.
- Our Gender Equality Plan: as part of its commitment to gender equality in the workplace, the Institut Pasteur has adopted a Gender Equality Plan (GEP). Discover it here.
- Our “HR Excellence in Research” accreditation: in December 2021, the Institut Pasteur obtained the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission and has embarked on a process of continuous improvement regarding recruitment and working conditions for scientists, while strengthening its attractiveness at the international level. Learn more about the HR Excellence in Research Accreditation here.
- Our support to the United Nations Global Compact: the Institut Pasteur supports the United Nations Global Compact and its 10 principles on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. See the UN Global compact site here.
- Our commitment in « Paris Action Climat Biodiversité » pact: the Institut Pasteur has signed the “Paris Action Climat” of the City of Paris in 2020. The pact was revised in 2022 and became Paris Action Climat Biodiversité (Climate Biodiversity Action Plan) with economic and institutional actors, acting as key players in Paris’ commitment for climate. See the pact (in French) here.