RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION & ECO-DESIGN
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Responsible innovation is reliable technological development, guided by democratic values, sensitive to social needs, and accountable to society. Adopting a responsible innovation approach to technology development can help align research and commercialization with societal needs ,,
- Source: OECD
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ISO 14040:2006 standard
ISO 14044:2006 standard
The Eco-design Hub
Eco-design
Integrate environmental criteria from the earliest stages of development in order to reduce the impacts of a product throughout its life cycle.
It often relies on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a rigorous method that quantitatively evaluates environmental impacts from raw material extraction to end-of-life, including manufacturing, distribution, and use. LCA is governed by international standards that guarantee a transparent, reproducible, and recognized methodology, thus preventing biased interpretations or unfounded claims.
This approach goes beyond simply reducing impacts: some products, known as having a positive overall impact, generate more environmental benefits during their use than they produced emissions to be designed and manufactured.
Responsible innovation
Responsible innovation involves developing new solutions that truly serve progress, rather than creating novelty for its own sake. This approach aims to anticipate long-term effects, reduce risks, and ensure that innovations address real needs rather than fleeting trends. It also encourages transparency, dialogue with stakeholders, and thorough impact assessment, so that every technological advancement aligns with collective well-being. In this sense, responsible innovation becomes a powerful lever for guiding companies toward more sustainable and meaningful development.
DECARBONIZED AVIATION & PILOT TRAINING
Target 2050: Net Zero Emissions
Decarbonizing aviation is no longer a question, nor an option. It is a necessity that civil aviation has embraced with all stakeholders. While the climate emergency was highlighted by the IPCC in its latest report, stakeholder mobilization continues.
Globally, the ICAO has set a target of carbon neutrality for the aviation sector by 2050. This decision marked a turning point in the drive to accelerate the energy transition of air transport. It is within this context that several prospective studies describing different scenarios have been published in France, Europe, and worldwide. They outline how the various levers for decarbonization interact within a forward-looking perspective.
GLIDING IMPACT's expertise as a lever for decarbonization, optimizing pilot training and improving flight safety
The glider as a training tool for Eco-piloting and acquiring "sense of the air".
Regardless of the aircraft, you must know how to be a pilot before you can be a flight manager.
Gliders in the initial and continuing training of professional pilots allow the acquisition and recycling of skills in aerology, pure piloting, air sense, and workload management in the cockpit.
It has been shown that using gliders in this context saves time, increases efficiency and reduces training costs, in addition to contributing to the safety of air transport.
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Sustainable Aviation Observatory
EASA Environmental Report
Technical innovation,
aerodynamics, composite materials.
Optimization of the payload/empty mass ratio by designing composite structures conceived in the entirety of the aircraft rather than by independent sub-assemblies.
Aerodynamic performance improved by the science of unpowered flight and high aspect ratio wings.
Increased energy efficiency resulting from addressing the previous points. Definition of specifications based more on energy performance than on operational performance.
Atmospheric Sciences
It studies the physical and chemical processes that control the composition, dynamics, and evolution of the air, including convection and energy exchanges that influence the circulation and stability of the atmosphere. This makes it possible to predict thermals—phenomena directly linked to vertical movements induced by ground heating or by terrain effects—which allow gliders to travel thousands of kilometers at average speeds above 150 km/h without a single gram of fuel.
To understand and quantify these mechanisms, the discipline relies on advanced observation techniques: satellites, radars, lidars, weather balloons, and ground-based networks, which together constitute atmospheric metrology. These tools make it possible to monitor air quality, detect pollution sources, and support environmental management.
ATMOSPHERE & CLIMATE SCIENCES
Climate science
Our understanding of the climate is essential for improving the ability to predict future climate conditions through numerical models and long-term observations.
By anticipating these changes, climatology makes it possible to assess potential socio-economic impacts, whether related to water resources, agriculture, health, or natural hazards.
It thus provides decision-makers with tools to plan, adapt, and reduce the vulnerability of societies to climate change.
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Météo-France and other meteorological services around the world constantly observe the Earth and measure its atmospheric parameters. Satellites are essential in this race to forecast the weather and prevent dangerous phenomena: knowledge of the state of the atmosphere is the basis of all forecasting ,,
- Source: Météo-France
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Understanding the Atmosphere
Understanding the Climate
TEACHING & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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We look at science as something very elite, which only a few people can learn. That's just not true. You just have to start early and give kids a foundation. Kids live up, or down, to expectations. ,,
- Mae Jemison, engineer, physician, professor, and American astronaut. The first African-American woman in space.
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Climate-biodiversity plan and ecological transition for Higher Education and Research
Master Plan “Sustainable Development – Social and Environmental Responsibility”
Raising awareness and providing training on the challenges of ecological transition and sustainable development in higher education
Making science accessible from a young age
Popularizing science from a young age is essential to stimulating curiosity and developing critical thinking. Carl Sagan, a renowned scientist, emphasized the role of wonder: "Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking." Early science communication thus prepares tomorrow's citizens to understand technological and environmental challenges, while reducing inequalities in access to scientific culture. It also fosters vocations and inspires future scientific careers, contributing to a more informed and responsible society.
Universities, Engineering Schools, Research Laboratories.
The inventors of tomorrow's world.
A central role in building tomorrow's innovations by training creative and expert minds capable of meeting technological and scientific challenges.
They produce fundamental and applied knowledge, while developing prototypes and concrete solutions from research.
By fostering collaborations between academia, industry and startups, these institutions transform ideas into innovations that are useful for society and the economy.
They thus constitute an essential driver of progress, stimulating sustainable and responsible innovation.