Ten employees from various departments had the opportunity to take part in a day of training on soils and technosols organized by the Sol&Co consultancy. The first day, led by Quentin Vincent, began with a theoretical session on soil analysis and its essential role in ecosystems. In the afternoon, it was off to ECT’s Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin site for practical exercises. The importance of soil diversity Soil diversity is a pillar of biodiversity. Soils are home to almost 50% of the world’s biodiversity. They play a key role in maintaining ecosystems. Particularly in an anthropized context, it is crucial to properly qualify

This summer, all our sites in operation will remain open at their usual times, except for a few specific sites. Here are the details of the planned closures: Ile-de-France Baillet-en-France site (95) Closed from Monday August 12 to Friday August 16 (inclusive). Boissy-L’Aillerie site (95) Closed on Friday August 16. Chelles site (77) Closed on Friday August 16. Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95) site Closed from Monday August 5 to Friday August 9 (inclusive). La Courneuve site (93) Closed on Friday August 16. Plaisir site (78) Closed on Monday July 29. Closed on Friday August 16. Vaujours site (93) Closed on Friday August

“The most important thing is to regularly raise employees’ awareness of ethical issues and to make the systems accessible and scalable.” Since 2021 and the drafting of the company’s Ethics Charter, Rizlaine Saghraoui, ECT’s Administrative, Financial and HR Director, has been the Group’s ethics referent. This mission places it at the heart of the company’s business transparency and anti-discrimination policy. How do you approach the role of ethics consultant? With enthusiasm! And in collaboration with all managers. The work on defining the charter was very collaborative. Employees from all departments were involved, and the exercise was very free. Our core

  ECT is showcasing young corporate talent as part of a programme launched by Connexion 21, in partnership with UNEV and FNTP. The aim of this initiative is to highlight the professions and careers of young professionals in the field. The example set by these talented young people should encourage people to take up vocations in our technical and specialist trades. Before revealing the full videos of our employees, a teaser quickly presents their motivation and their desire to learn. Robin, 28, workshop manager. Enzo, 25, machine operator. Justine, 25, surveyor and topographer. https://vimeo.com/961026562

The “Ingénierie et Génie Écologique Horizon 2030” (Engineering and Ecological Engineering Horizon 2030) roadmap aims to encourage the use of the resources offered by ecological engineering, an essential field for the restoration of ecosystems. Guillaume Lemoine, ECT’s biodiversity advisor, stresses the urgent need to make this sector more visible. By promoting work to restore ecosystems, such as purification, depollution and water storage, this initiative shows how preserved and restored soils can guarantee robust biodiversity and effectively combat climate change. Making ecological engineering and its work visible While this roadmap aims to encourage all players in civil society to make better