Trédi waste-to-energy plant - Salaise-sur-Sanne

It falls within our corporate social responsibility to continuously track the impact of our operations on the environment. We monitor the performance of our facilities and equipment 24/7, while also ensuring our emissions remain within acceptable levels. We bolster these rigorous checks by inviting accredited bodies to conduct analysis, and add redundancy to our measurement instruments, which are regulated by a strict, regulated methodology. Moreover, we monitor surrounding ecosystems.

Since 2014, we have actively been taking steps to preserve biodiversity, underpinned in particular by the Séché Group’s involvement with Act4Nature since 2018 and its signature of Act4Nature International in 2020. We implement sustainable gardening practices for green spaces as well as a zero pesticide program. Furthermore, we develop spaces that provide favorable habitats for local plants that attract bees and support birds. We measure our impact on green spaces with support from an independent naturalist, who also works with us on site to raise awareness among stakeholders.

We strive to develop long-standing partnerships with key regional bodies in pursuit of structural synergies and short supply chains. Our efforts to optimize flows with the Roussillon chemical platform over the past 30 years or more, and more recently the steps taken with the businesses in the industrial park form an integral part of this policy.

Deeply rooted within the regions in which we operate, we endeavor to develop strong partnerships with local non-profits and academic institutions. Wherever possible, we favor the use of short supply chains (60% of our investments are made by local businesses) and also play an active role in business networks and partnerships. Moreover, we are proud to participate in regional development projects, such as the French regional climate, air and energy plan (PCAET) and the inter-establishment travel plan (PDIE).

We systematically communicate our job offers to specialist recruitment agencies (Cap Emploi), and we inform and support our employees in preparing their paperwork to get their disability recognized. Furthermore, we suggest adaptations to their workstations after conducting an ergonomic assessment and taking account of the occupational health physician. In addition, we get involved each year in the Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities by organizing events to give people an insight into what we do.

We have expanded the number of work-study placements we offer so as to ensure the next generation develops the skills we need, especially in professions where good candidates are hard to find. In 2021/2022, we finalized 11 work-study contracts, and another is currently being recruited. Furthermore, we brought on six interns in 2022.