As part of its partnership with Placo Saint Gobain, ECT recycles excavated earth from the construction industry to backfill the open-cast quarry at Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95). This involves backfilling the quarry to great heights, using successive level embankments. A major geotechnical challenge, accompanied by the installation of secure unloading zones and traceability of materials. An interview with the site managers, who manage each stage of this project with rigor and passion. Soil traceability, guaranteeing quality at every stage Soil traceability is at the heart of ECT’s excavated soil recovery process. Upstream, each excavation site is validated by a Declaration of Prior

Nicolas Martins, backfill team leader, joined ECT in 2013 on a four-week fixed-term contract. Since then, he has progressed from reception agent to backfill team leader, specializing in active backfill quarries. With over ten years’ experience, he embodies the rigor and adaptability that are essential in field jobs. Can you tell us about your career at ECT? In December 2013, I joined the ECT site in Combs-la-Ville (77) as a reception agent for a four-week fixed-term contract. Little did I know at the time that this would mark the start of a career spanning more than ten years, notably in

To mark the International Day of Forests, ECT is highlighting its reforestation actions. During the 2023/2024 winter season, our teams planted 10,300 trees, representing 6.5 hectares of forests and groves. The major challenge is to create ecosystems that are resilient and adapted to climate change. These afforestation schemes are included right from the design stage of ECT projects, which transform excavated soil from the construction industry into green, agricultural or recreational landscaping that benefits the local area. Woodlands adapted to local climatic conditions Our projects are designed to meet the challenges of climate change and promote local biodiversity. 5 principles

The design and implementation of our landscaping projects include a strong emphasis on the restoration of natural environments: wooded embankments, shrub borders or meadows. Once the inert soil has been brought in and the project’s contours finalized, ECT’s Green Spaces teams work to revegetate and renaturalize the sites, in line with the defined ecological challenges. Backed by their expertise, our teams create sustainable landscapes adapted to their environment.  A passionate team in direct contact with biodiversity Work on green spaces is very demanding. The ECT team, led by Cédric Hobé, is solid  and experienced. Jorge, Delmindo and Alberto have been

To mark World Recycling Day, ECT is highlighting its commitment to the circular economy. By 2024, 95% of the inert soil from construction sites received by ECT will be reused in our development projects. This includes the creation of parks, afforestation, biodiversity zones, farmland rehabilitation and sports and outdoor leisure facilities. 100% of the fertile substrate used to green our sites comes from recycled inert soil and green waste compost. Today, ECT deploys its circular economy projects in key regions such as Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France, Grand-Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie, contributing to more sustainable regional development.The reuse and recycling of soil from

On every development site, talents in the field shape the landscape with expertise and precision. Among them is Belmiro Esteves-Rodrigues, bulldozer operator – bullist – at ECT since 2023. He embodies a mastery that combines cutting-edge technology with the specific know-how of operating public works machinery on the slopes and embankments of our sites. A career forged by experience Belmiro began his career at the age of 17 in Portugal, where he acquired solid experience of bulldozer and shovel operation. He began with forestry work, essential for fire prevention. He then moved into earthmoving on motorway construction sites in the

The sustainability of our business is based on a responsible approach and the collective commitment of all our employees and stakeholders. With this in mind, we have set up a charter for our suppliers and subcontractors, reflecting our values and commitments to corporate social responsibility (CSR). An approach rooted in strong values Our ethical charter expresses our needs and is based on three cardinal values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership.By joining the United Nations Global Compact in 2022, we have made explicit our commitment to apply, promote and support in our activities the ten principles relating to human rights, international labor standards,

At the foot of slag heap 49, the ECT site at Mazingarbe is a study area for the European REECOL research project , led in France by Ineris. This program develops innovative solutions for restoring degraded soils in former mining regions. Mazingarbe, an experimental site for the ecological rehabilitation of mining sites 2 plots on the site are dedicated to research into polluted industrial soils. In this context, Inéris analyzes various parameters. Soil-plant pollutant transfer, Degradation processes for organic pollutants, Soil physico-chemical and biological characteristics, Restoration capabilities, Plant biodiversity, Combating invasive species, in particular the Giant Hogweed, which is very

February 2025 – For three days, CM2 pupils from Chelles schools braved the cold and fog to plant 4,150 young trees in the future Jacques Chirac park. A landmark initiative that will leave them with the memory of having actively contributed to the greening of their town and the creation of a sustainable natural area. https://www.groupe-ect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fevrier-2025-plantations-site-Chelles-1.mp4 A planting project for young people In all, almost 620 CM2 pupils took part in these planting days. Their commitment is part of the Chelles Nature 2030 plan, which aims to offer future generations a green and sustainable living environment. Thanks to this initiative,