Eiffage, Strong Commitment to Ecological Transition Challenges
During this trade show, Eiffage reaffirmed its commitment to the ecological and energy transition by presenting a wide range of innovations and sustainable solutions. The exchanges and conferences focused on key themes such as the decarbonization of rail and road infrastructures, the development of renewable energies, the sustainable management of cities and territories, as well as the circular economy.
A Presence Marked by Highlights
Several highlights marked these 4 days:
- The cross-interview between Matthieu Chabanel, Chairman and CEO of SNCF Réseau, and Xavier Mony, France General Manager of Eiffage Génie Civil on the theme "Between Circular Economy and Innovation: The Rail Sector Engaged in the Path of Decarbonization."
- The conference "Preserving Natural Resources: Towards New Sustainable Economic Models in Construction," in the presence of the Vice-President of the Lyon Metropolis in charge of urban planning and land, Corinne Boutant, Commercial Development Director of Veolia Agri, Bruno Cahen, General Manager of Eiffage Route, and Anne-Valérie Cornuault Goulard, Director of Sustainable Development and Cross-Functional Innovation at Eiffage.
- The conference "Bio-based Materials and Reuse: Two Paths Towards Sustainable Construction, Facing the Same Challenges?", in the presence of Anne-Valérie Cornuault Goulard, Director of Sustainable Development and Cross-Functional Innovation at Eiffage.
- A cocktail reception in the presence of Benoît de Ruffray, Chairman and CEO of Eiffage, for a moment of convivial sharing.
- A human resources space was available for students to exchange with our teams about employment and career opportunities within the Group.
BlueOn: An Innovation for Responsible Purchasing
For one morning, the Eiffage stand was adorned with the colors of BlueOn, the first marketplace integrating the carbon footprint at the same level as the price. This initiative, launched in 2023, illustrates the Group's desire to promote more responsible and transparent purchasing practices. It was an opportunity to present BlueOn to our visitors and to discuss this marketplace that allows us to change our purchasing practices to decarbonize our activities.
To learn more about BlueOn, click here.
Eiffage, a Key Player for a Low-Carbon Europe
The presence of our teams and the intervention of our experts reflect Eiffage's strategy, which places the reduction of environmental impact at the heart of its projects. By mobilizing all its professions, the Group supports its clients in their ecological transition and actively contributes to the construction of a low-carbon Europe. Eiffage thus confirms its role as a key player committed to the development of decarbonized, high-performance, and environmentally friendly solutions.