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Our mission
APESA is a Technology Resources Centre (CRT) that supports organisations in their environmental, social and economic transitions. For more than 30 years, it has mobilised research, consulting and training to address complex challenges, from the scale of businesses to that of territories.
APESA’s mission is to support organisations in transforming their practices in response to planetary boundaries and sustainability challenges.
Working from research through to operational implementation
For an integrated, customisable approach—from knowledge to action
Bringing together engineering sciences and the human and social sciences
For a cross-cutting, multidisciplinary approach
Transferring our learnings from research to organisations
For an approach focused on transfer, innovation and adoption
Did you know?
APESA is the only specialist in environmental and societal transitions in France to be certified by the Ministry of Research.
Technology Resources Centre (CRT)
For access to recognised expertise and services eligible for the CIR.
ISO 9001
To ensure process quality and reliability.
ISO 14001
For effective control of environmental impacts.
Qualiopi
For access to training funding via the OPCOs.
TUV AUSTRIA
Support towards OKcompostINDUSTRIAL, OKcompostHOME and DinCertco certifications.
Research Tax Credit (CIR)
For financial leverage of R&D projects.
+30 years
Experience
+50
Employees
+300
projects per year
That is also more than 40 publications since 2021
Creation of APESA (Association Pôle Environnement Sud Aquitain). The organisation brings together local authorities, industry and scientists to explore the way forward, support initiatives and facilitate debate.
This period saw the creation of an experimental technical platform focused on the study of anaerobic digestion and composting, and a legal resources centre, as well as the gradual integration of the human dimension into the analysis of environmental issues.
APESA obtained its first Research Tax Credit (CIR) approval.
In 2006, APESA created CHEDD (now renamed Parcours Transitions), strengthening its training and knowledge dissemination activities.
The merger with ESTIA Innovation made it possible to integrate the challenges of eco-innovation, product design, and impacts on the environment and lifestyles.
This period saw the development and consolidation of R&D activities in eco-innovation and biomass valorisation, as well as certification as a Technology Resources Centre (CRT).
APESA strengthened its cross-cutting approach by integrating the human and social sciences, notably environmental economics and geography, around the challenges of creating territorial value.
At the same time, R&D expanded into biomass valorisation, particularly microalgae.
Work intensified on biodegradability in anaerobic digestion, composting and methanation, with the transfer and expansion of the technical platform in Montardon.
APESA broadened its areas of analysis to include multi-risk issues, territorial water management and psychology.
This period was also marked by the integration of the Carnot Institute MICA, strengthening the organisation’s scientific and partnership foundations.
APESA reached a major milestone with its transformation into a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (SCIC), affirming shared governance in support of environmental, social and economic transitions.
Did you know?
Extracts from APESA’s first bylaws, in 1995:
"The purpose of the Association is to help economic stakeholders (industry, businesses, local authorities, farmers, etc.) to respect the environment as part of sustainable development.
It is also a communication vehicle, in order to raise awareness and inform the economic world about environmental issues and their solutions (events, conferences, publications, etc.)."
APESA is politically and financially independent.
This neutrality ensures objective analyses and reliable recommendations.
Our teams embrace values and a resolutely positive mindset.
APESA stays the course: consistency in its convictions, perseverance in the face of challenges, and optimism about each stakeholder’s ability to make progress.
APESA combines innovation with scientific rigour.
We explore new avenues while securing decision-making.
APESA brings together around 50 employees with complementary skills:
Des profils variés : techniciens, chercheurs, ingénieurs, conseillers et experts…
Des spécialités diverses : géographie, microbiologie, droit, économie, bioprocédés…
3 chemin de sers, 64121 Montardon, France
contact@apesa.fr
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