OBJECTIVES
Commit to the #decarbonization of our activities: reduce our GHG emissions by 14% by 2030 and contribute to Europe’s carbon neutrality by 2050, through our mitigation plan based on 11 targeted actions.
Commit to the #sustainability of our operations: energy, responsible purchasing, digital & AI sobriety, sustainable food services, low-carbon mobility, and eco-friendly campuses.
#Adapt to climate change and protect #biodiversity and #water resources.
100%
zero plastic campuses
100%
of our suppliers committed to CSR
14%
reduction in GHG emissions targeted by 2030
Sustainability & Decarbonation
The Campus, as a place of student life integrated into society, must be exemplary in terms of environmental responsibility. We integrate sustainable management practices in several key areas: energy management, waste management, zero plastic, water conservation, cigarette butt recycling, digital use, catering, sustainable purchasing and low-carbon mobility.
We deploy an action plan for campuses integrated into their territory, inclusive and sustainable, and we measure progress annually.
Based on the results of our carbon footprint assessment, we have developed an ambitious mitigation plan to achieve our target of a 14% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030.
This plan focuses on the main sources of emissions in order to reduce our carbon footprint and protect biodiversity, involving key departments and the entire OMNES Education community.
In addition, a Climate Change Adaptation Plan is being drawn up for each campus to identify the climate-related risks (floods, heatwaves) to which the campuses are exposed, and appropriate solutions to address these risks. The group has also formalised a Heatwave Plan following the heatwaves of 2026, which affected all campuses.
biodiversity
In this new year, preserving biodiversity is becoming a major issue on our campuses. Aware of the importance of taking action for our environment, we are placing this issue at the heart of our CSR actions.
Our employees and students play a central role in this approach. That’s why we’re setting up training and awareness-raising initiatives on each of our campuses, to help them better understand the issues and become agents of change…
- Participatory biodiversity assessments were conducted on the Bordeaux and Chambéry campuses first, and then Lyon and Rennes, involving ecologists, staff, and students. These environmental health check-ups led to the development of treatment plans: concrete action plans to strengthen local biodiversity.
- A Biodiversity Charter was created and implemented, structured around three pillars: preserving and protecting the existing biodiversity on our campuses; raising awareness and training our community to better understand biodiversity issues and adapting our infrastructure while promoting the regeneration of local ecosystems.
- Development of educational gardens: following the creation of the Eiffel 1 garden, two new gardens were established on the Rennes and Chambéry campuses, reinforcing the connection between urban agriculture, sustainable food, and biodiversity.
- Dedicated programs have been set up to raise awareness and provide training on biodiversity-related challenges.
- Access to a biodiversity learning pathway: a specific serious game focused on the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity.
- Organization of a Green Café featuring a talk by a biodiversity expert.
- Implementation of a “Water Plan” aimed at educating and preserving water resources in order to contribute to the protection of ecosystems.
- Installation of nesting boxes on the Paris and Lyon campuses to encourage the settlement of naturally occurring bird species, with the support of LPO experts, ecologists, staff, and students.
- Creation of an OMNES Education group forest on the Tree Nation platform, along with 14 individual forests for each of the group’s schools, enabling the funding of tree planting in verified and certified reforestation projects worldwide.
- School and campus actions in favor of biodiversity (examples include: biodiversity murals created by local artists; development of new green spaces; reduction of light pollution; etc.).
OMNES Education has been a member of the “Entreprises Engagées pour la Nature” program since July 2025 and is committed to implementing a Biodiversity Action Plan that is audited and validated by the French Biodiversity Office (OFB).
Sustainable Water Management Plan
In response to droughts, water stress, flood risks, and the pollution of aquatic environments, OMNES Education is taking concrete action to make sustainable water management a key driver of its ecological transition.
The Water Plan, implemented across the entire group, is built around three core commitments:
Optimizing and reusing water through appropriate equipment and sustainable practices, Preserving water resources by limiting usage and designing low-impact spaces and Educating and raising awareness among students and staff about water conservation
This strategy is already being translated into concrete measures implemented and shared across all of the group’s sites :
- Objective to reduce water consumption by 5% per year across all our campuses.
- Regular and increased monitoring of any potential water leaks in our network (leaks account for 20% of water loss in France!).
- Elimination of plastic still water bottles from vending machines and installation of water fountains.
- Implementation of cigarette butt recyclers on campuses to prevent the pollution of waterways and oceans.
- Launch of the “Green Game – Water Edition”, an inter-campus challenge focused on reducing water consumption, with 14 participating campuses and 60 actions completed.
- Creation of an “Or Bleu” (Blue Gold) inter-campus group dedicated to water resource issues, bringing together campuses located near bodies of water (Barcelona, Marseille, Chambéry, Geneva, Monaco).
- Awareness-raising initiatives, including a Green Café dedicated to water featuring Emma Haziza, a hydrologist specializing in climate change adaptation, as well as targeted educational content (water cycle, water footprint, oceans…).
- Replacement of all conventional cleaning products with eco-friendly alternatives that are safe for both the environment and water quality.
- School-led initiatives focusing on water and ocean conservation.
Digital & AI Responsibility
The digital sector accounts for 4% of the global carbon footprint and 17% of our group’s footprint. Aware of this impact, we have implemented a group-wide Responsible Digital Charter to reduce this footprint by acting on two main pillars: infrastructure (sustainability & circularity) and usage (inclusion, security & sustainability).
- Systematic reuse and recycling of equipment, including collection points for small hardware.
- Responsible digital practices: A digital eco-gestures guide and resource kit distributed across all campuses, along with participation in “Digital Clean-up Day” to reduce data storage.
- Selection of equipment with high repairability indices and the purchase of refurbished hardware.
- Extending the lifespan of IT infrastructure and equipment.
- Guaranteed protection against cyberattacks and for our personal data.
100% of the appliances collected are reused and/or recycled.
In 2026, the OMNES Education group signed the Responsible Digital and Responsible AI charters of the Institut du Numérique Responsable (INR) and became an active member.
Sustainable PURCHASING
OMNES Education is committed to evaluating and challenging its suppliers on social, environmental and societal aspects. As a responsible player, we ensure the integrity of our entire value chain.
- Favouring local and responsible suppliers: reducing the environmental impact of transport and promoting sustainability labels and CSR standards.
- CSR Charter and questionnaire: our service providers must demonstrate that they reduce their social and environmental impacts, respect human rights, promote access to employment, and assess their environmental footprint.
- All promotional items are responsibly sourced, using recycled materials and short supply chains.
Energy: conservation and renewable sources
The Group’s carbon assessments show that OMNES Education campuses stand out for their energy efficiency, with 100% renewable energy purchased and 82% of final energy consumption derived from renewable sources of French origin. To strengthen this performance and support our commitment to decarbonization, we have implemented several concrete actions:
- Reduction of energy consumption.
- Adoption of sustainable solutions such as 100% LED lighting and the installation of automatic motion sensors.
- Integration of energy performance clauses into our contracts.
- Building renovations to improve energy performance.
- Implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor energy consumption.
To engage the OMNES Education community, we launched an energy challenge between 7 campuses during the autumn-winter period, with the goal of collectively reducing energy consumption.
low-carbon mobility
We are strengthening our low-carbon mobility policy by implementing several measures to promote sustainable travel for both staff and students:
- Provision of a carbon footprint calculation tool for all our students, focusing on daily commutes and international mobility related to their studies, to help them make more sustainable choices.
- Promotion of the “Green Travel” bonus to encourage the use of trains instead of planes, offered to students traveling within the European Union.
- Awareness campaigns on low-carbon mobility for both employees and students.
- “Eco-driving” training for employees with company cars.
- Implementation of a Sustainable Mobility Package (Forfait Mobilité Durable), offering a grant for bicycle purchases or free public transport subscriptions for employees, as well as a dedicated tool for calculating CO2 emissions for home-to-work commutes.
- Expansion of remote working: A company agreement guaranteeing remote work options to reduce daily commuting.
- Development of a Mobility Plan for each campus to identify all existing sustainable solutions around the site and optimize low-carbon travel for our community.
- Signatory of the CANIE (Climate Action Network for International Educators) commitments since 2024, aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with the international mobility of students and staff.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Various initiatives are being scaled up to encourage environmental awareness and promote waste reduction and recycling:
- Participation in European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR).
- Selective sorting for at least three waste streams across all campuses.
- Zero-plastic campuses: elimination of plastic water bottles and disposable cups, with the installation of water fountains to encourage the use of reusable bottles.
- Implementation of deposit-return systems for bottles in Bordeaux and Paris.
- Cigarette butt recycling on the Paris, Bordeaux, Rennes, Marseille, and Lyon campuses.
- Annual carbon assessment results demonstrate a decrease in waste volume across our campuses.
OMNES Education’s new campuses committed to environmental innovation
Marseille Campus
The new Marseille campus, scheduled for completion in 2026, embodies innovation and ecological sustainability. As the first demonstrator of the “build with earth” program, it adopts a low-carbon, circular economy approach. Built with recycled cement by BCorp-accredited company REDMAN, the campus stands out for its ecological innovations.
This project was awarded the “Jury’s Favourite” prize at the 2025 Positive Awards, highlighting its exemplary contribution to the ecological transition.
Bordeaux Campus
The extension of the Bordeaux Chartrons campus is an innovative example of sustainability, combining the rehabilitation of a historic building with modern ecological practices.
Campus de la Defense
The La Défense campus stands out for its innovative and sustainable approach. By combining modern facilities with eco-responsible practices, it creates an advanced learning environment while minimizing its environmental impact. It incorporates efficient management solutions for water, energy and waste, making it a model of sustainability in the heart of the business district.
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