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MESEA: triple-certified high-speed line
The VINCI Railways subsidiary MESEA recently obtained triple certification from French standards agency AFNOR for its maintenance and operation of the Sud Europe Atlantique high-speed line (LGV SEA) ...
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Scope 3: working with all our partners to identify solutions
The transport industry is responsible for 23% of global CO2 emissions: taking active measures to protect the environment is a strategic priority for VINCI Concessions, which aims to lead the way in ...
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The most sustainable airport in Brazil is ...
Since VINCI Airports began operating Salvador airport, nominated the most sustainable airport in Brazil, carbon emissions have decreased by 30%, thanks in part to the implementation of an 11,000-panel ...
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Biokerosene: from black gold to green gold?
Replacing kerosene with biofuel is one of the most promising possibilities in the short-term for reducing CO2 emissions from aviation. It offers a number of advantages – as long as it can be ...
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More sustainable and safer bridge lighting in Greece
Reducing energy consumption, reducing carbon footprint and improving safety, Gefyra's teams operating the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge in Greece have once again been rewarded for their actions in favour ...
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Environment: on track with rail
2028 will be the year of carbon neutrality for the SEA high-speed line operated by VINCI Railways, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions. Check out in this infographic some key figures of this ...
Editorials
Promoting positive mobility: a source of useful solutions
While the current crisis offers our sector valuable lessons, it also demonstrates the resilience of our model for creating long-term value rooted in all-round performance, particularly in terms of ...
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Resilient and smart: when transport infrastructure plans ahead
Airports, highways and rail networks are living structures that evolve over the years under the influence of their environment. It is vital that they are protected or prepared so that they can ...
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Collective intelligence driving sustainable development
Our vision of innovations is to ensure that they are sustainable, pragmatic and value-creating, both immediately and in the long term.
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Is hydrogen the aviation fuel of the future?
Electrical energy, bio-fuels, eco-flying, lightweight aircraft bodies: the aviation industry is awash with ideas and projects to move us nearer to the zero-carbon aircraft. Using hydrogen as a fuel is ...
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ISO 14001 certification: behind a standard, a reality
Lyon-Saint Exupéry has been ISO 14001 certified since February 2020. It prioritises teamwork and a collective approach in its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. How is eco-efficiency put ...
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Dominican Republic: a place in the sun
Now more than ever, businesses must transform their visions for responsibility into actions on the ground that deliver measureable results. This was the guiding principle behind the decision taken by ...
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Mobility: how can we move to a post-carbon future?
How are businesses moving towards a post-carbon future? We take a look at the latest developments and mechanisms being rolled out to help reach the promised land of environmental exemplarity.
Podcasts
SEA HSL: sustainable mobility is on the right track!
France's second high-speed rail service, the South Europe Atlantic high-speed line (SEA HSL) operated by LISEA, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, is an environmentally friendly means of transport ...
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Big and small birds more than welcomed
Protection and conservation of species and ecosystems is indispensable to the balance of environmental quality. That why VINCI Airports regularly launch specific studies of fauna and flora at its ...
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The Blue but Green Bridge
A brief history of VINCI Highways and GEFYRA (Rio – Antirrio “Charilaos Trikoupis” Bridge) environmental policies in Greece, from yesterday to… tomorrow, emphasizing in practical daily ecology ...
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After the health crisis: the environmental imperative
As I write this editorial, four billion people are, or have been, living under lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a health crisis without parallel in modern times, bringing in its ...
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How to unlock the solar potential of businesses and communities?
Start-up incubated within VINCI's internal innovation platform, Sunmind offers companies the opportunity to design, finance, build and maintain a photovoltaic solar power plant for self-consumption on ...
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The automotive industry gradually changes gear
The popularity of electric vehicles continues to race ahead. In 2019, the European Union saw a 93% year-on-year rise in electric vehicle registrations. Is the green transition truly underway?
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Towards a new circular economy for water?
Water is a scarce and precious resource. With the planet facing shortages in the long term and the ever-growing pressures of the climate emergency, wastewater reuse is emerging as a core concern. ...
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With the LISEA Foundation, high speed also benefits the ...
Did you know that since 2012, the LISEA Biodiversity Foundation has supported more than a hundred projects for the preservation and restoration of natural heritage in the departments crossed by the ...
Editorials
Environment: time for large-scale action!
In all corners of the world, the decade from 2010 to 2020 was marked by a major uptick in public and environmental awareness. Far more is now expected of major public and private economic actors. We ...
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A great upgrade for Salvador Airport
Salvador Airport is now ready to take off to new horizons thanks to its recent upgrade works. More capacity, new passengers services and always a central focus on environment, welcome to Bahia!
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2019 in photos
12 months, 12 highlights for the VINCI Concessions network. Find out the major projects and major events that drove 2019!
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An ideal gateway to the Alps
The manager of the Chambéry Mont Blanc airport tells us all about this very dynamic airport which is a real gateway to the French Alps.
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The quest for the quiet plane
The noise made by planes has been reduced by 75% over the last 50 years but the battle against noise pollution is far from over. Manufacturers are constantly optimising their aircraft while new ...
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Travelling with less plastic: small acts and big commitments
Everyone can act to cut their day-to-day use of plastics. Especially when travelling. Meeting this challenge involves more responsible behaviour by travellers and more solutions from transport ...
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More than a model, a purpose
As the end of 2019 approaches, VINCI Concessions and its subsidiaries are in the process of delivering three major concession infrastructure projects in three continents. Clearly, this is a moment of ...
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Sustainable development made in Salvador de Bahia!
From an on-site waste management center, to a water re-use system, the implementation of LED lights and the setup of an solar energy plant, sustainability is in Salvador Bahia airport’s DNA, take a ...
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Is there such a thing as sustainable travel?
Since the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) and the Paris Agreements, environmental awareness really has gone global. That’s undoubtedly good news, as energy transition will be the challenge ...