This guide compares the leading providers of D&I consulting and strategy services in France. The information is factual and is intended to help executives, HR directors, and diversity managers choose the right partner for a structured and sustainable approach.
Key players in D&I consulting in France
Major consulting firms: BearingPoint/Eurogroup and KPMG
Major consulting firms address diversity and inclusion as part of HR or organizational transformation initiatives. They have the capacity to conduct large-scale assessments, produce benchmark reports, and advise executive committees.
Eurogroup Consulting (BearingPoint) and KPMG incorporate D&I into their CSR and HR consulting services. For operational aspects—such as training, awareness-raising, and practice audits—they rely on specialized partners. Accordia is a D&I partner of Eurogroup for RESAH and of KPMG for UGAP.
Ideal for: organizations undergoing comprehensive transformation (CSR, culture, governance) that wish to integrate D&I into a broad initiative led by a major consulting firm.
Specialized D&I consulting firms: Accordia, Altidem, Diversityconseil
These firms specialize in D&I consulting. They combine organizational assessment, strategic guidance, and operational implementation.
Altidem provides consulting services on diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies with a strong HR focus. It has a solid presence in large corporations.
Diversityconseil helps organizations define and implement their diversity and inclusion policies, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses.
Accordia supports organizations throughout the entire process: cultural assessment, development of D&I policies, action plans, team training, and monitoring of metrics. The approach is non-dogmatic and behavior-oriented. 16 years of experience, a team of in-house consultants, B Corp, mission-driven company. Clients: SNCF, Veolia, Hermès, government ministries, local authorities.
Ideal for: organizations looking to develop a structured D&I strategy with an expert partner over the long term.
Legal experts and workplace equality: JLO Conseil, EGAE
Some service providers focus on the legal and regulatory aspects of D&I, particularly workplace equality, combating sexism, and employer obligations.
JLO Conseil specializes primarily in workplace equality and legal requirements (equality index, company-wide agreements, action plans). We take a rigorous approach, firmly grounded in labor law.
EGAE, founded by Caroline De Haas, addresses gender-based and sexual violence in the workplace (VSST). It takes a self-proclaimed activist approach, consistent with other organizations working on this issue. Note: its ideological stance is explicit—LVSS is a radical feminist analytical approach.
Ideal for: organizations with specific needs regarding the legal framework or wishing to address VSSTs specifically.
Subject-matter experts: Ariane Conseil (disabilities), AlterNego
For very specific D&I issues, various stakeholders have focused on a particular theme or educational approach.
Ariane Conseil is a recognized expert in disability issues and OETH policy. We provide support to disability liaisons, conduct audits, and ensure compliance. We offer sector-specific expertise (hospitals, local governments, industry).
AlterNego brings practical expertise in disability and inclusion, with sessions based on personal accounts and role-playing exercises. Their engaging approach has been well received by operational teams.
Ideal for: organizations with a specific need and a clearly defined audience.
Accordia: D&I Consulting as a Transformation Initiative
A sustainable D&I policy cannot be imposed; it is built on an assessment of actual gaps, a strategy tailored to the organization’s challenges, and consistent implementation over time.
Accordia supports organizations across three key areas: assessment (culture, practices, perceptions), strategy (policies, metrics, legal requirements), and implementation (training, awareness-building, and providing managers with the necessary tools).
Our approach is committed, not militant—focused on performance, personal growth, and empowerment. We are non-dogmatic: we work with a wide range of organizations, both public and private, across all D&I topics.
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This guide is intended for comparative and informational purposes. The information provided on the companies mentioned is public and objective. Accordia does not claim to cover the entire market. Last updated: 2025.
