Sustainable Development

In accordance with the Green Plan established by the Grenelle law of August 3, 2009, INSA Rennes is committed to a sustainable development approach.

Objectifs de la mission "Développement durable"

make sustainable development a strategic axis of governance;
encourage interdisciplinary research programs and establish transversal themes of innovation and research;
reduce the carbon footprint of INSA Rennes;
diversify the recruitment of staff and students;
supporting students in difficulty and collective solidarity actions;
apply the principles of sustainable and inclusive development in the training curriculum;
raise awareness among INSA staff and students.

Courses

economics-management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) modules;
“risks” module;
“energy and environment” module;
“disability management” module;
professional gender equality module;
“social performance” project.

Research

recycling of hazardous waste;
valorization of marine sediments;
decontamination of transformer oil;
synthesis of complexes usable in automobile depollution processes;
recycling of industrial effluents;
development of new ranges of luminescent markers;
development of new materials with high fire resistance.

Social and territorial policy

actions in favor of high school students from modest backgrounds;
promotion of scientific studies among girls;
promotion of gender equality;
taking into account disability;
diversity awareness;
scholarship and solidarity fund;
welcome and integration of international students.

Environmental management

selective sorting of waste;
zero pesticides for the maintenance of green spaces;
tree planting (carbon offsetting);
rehabilitation and renovation of the building stock (energy saving);
photovoltaic production park.