To reduce paper consumption

• Opting for ecologically responsible printing: We work with a PEFC*-certified printer, guaranteeing that our publications comply with environmental standards and support sustainable forest management. For our daily needs, we have opted for recyclable A4 paper, certified FSC-C002321, European Ecolabel and compliant with the ISO 9706 standard. To limit our environmental impact, all our brochures can be downloaded directly from our website, encouraging the digital preservation of documents.
• Reasoned in-house printing: In our offices, we use reasoned printing. We prefer to print on both sides of the paper, and obsolete printouts are carefully kept so that the reverse side can be reused internally. In addition, a rigorous selective sorting is carried out by all employees.
• Digitalisation et réduction des impressions : Nous limitons les impressions en nombre et privilégions la distribution de brochures “à la demande”. En complément, nous proposons des affiches dotées de QR codes permettant un accès rapide aux éditions numériques. L’envoi de brochures par courrier est également limité. Nous suivons attentivement nos stocks documentaires pour réduire au maximum les impressions inutiles et optimiser l’utilisation des ressources. Nous poursuivons cette digitalisation avec la création d’un Roadbook pour nos visiteurs – Compagnon de voyage en version numérique composé d’un parcours flexible, mis à jour en temps réel, dans lequel notre équipe “accueil” rassemble les informations essentielles, adresses locales, services et autres actualités en lien avec le profil du visiteur.

To act on what he controls

• Prefer sustainable and local materials: We choose sustainable solutions for our furniture, favouring wood over plastic, and eliminate ‘disposable’ items by using glass crockery. During the season, our teams wear organic cotton outfits and, wherever possible, we favour products that are ‘made in France’ or of European origin.
• Waste reduction and recycling : Waste sorting is a cornerstone of our environmental approach. We have several dedicated bins: paper, cardboard and pallets are taken to specific collection points. Copier and printer consumables are collected by the local authority.
• Support for local businesses and service providers: We promote local trade by working with local wineries for our gifts and events. For the printing of our paper editions, we work with a local company. On our website, we highlight service providers with the QT and EPN labels to promote their values and approaches.
• Eco-responsible mobility and organisation: To limit the environmental impact of our activities, we use webinars and videoconferencing whenever possible for training courses and technical days. If travel is essential, car-pooling is particularly favoured, in particular to limit our carbon footprint.

To reduce energy consumption

• Optimising energy consumption: We take care not to switch on lights when there is sufficient natural light. Our premises are equipped with low-energy LED lighting, and outside lighting is synchronised with public lighting via a timer. To further limit energy consumption, we have installed motion detectors for lighting in the corridors and bathrooms. In unoccupied rooms, the lights remain switched off.
• Reasonable use of equipment and systems: Air conditioning and heating are used sparingly, giving preference to natural ventilation by opening doors and windows when the outside temperature allows. Electrical equipment such as lights and computers are switched off as soon as the offices are unoccupied. What’s more, our printers and copiers automatically go into standby mode and are set to duplex by default to save energy and paper.
• Monitoring and maintenance for responsible consumption: We carry out annual monitoring of our water and electricity consumption, which enables us to identify areas for improvement. Domestic appliances such as the fridge are defrosted regularly, and the coffee machine switches off automatically after use. Our sanitary facilities are equipped with dual-flush toilets and aerators on the taps, optimising our water consumption.
• Digital management and reduction of ‘electronic waste’: We encourage responsible use of our digital tools by limiting unnecessary responses to e-mails, regularly emptying the recycle bins and archiving updated content on the servers according to the instructions of the IT department. A battery collector is also available within the Office.
• Favour energy-efficient equipment: As part of our energy-efficiency approach, wherever possible we give preference to equipment with energy classes A, A+ and B. These choices enable us to reduce our impact while maintaining optimum performance for our activities.