Our commitment to the environment is reflected in everything we do
In France and around the world, across all types of terrain, including the most remote and isolated, we are committed to delivering our projects with rigorous attention to the surrounding environment, including biodiversity, local communities and existing infrastructure. Everything we do aligns with our responsible approach, which aims to minimise impact and address the risks posed by the climate and environmental emergency.
We are committed to protecting the environment, optimising the use of natural resources and safeguarding natural habitats in order to significantly reduce the impact of our operations by 2030.
Sustainability at the heart of all we do
Sustainability at the heart of all we do
Protecting biodiversity and reducing our environmental footprint are are priorities embedded both in our internal policies and in our day to day operations in the field.
Yet we strive to go even further, making waste recovery, the use of the circular economy, responsible water management and energy efficiency an integral part of our sustainable performance.
Minimising impact from the project design phase
Minimising impact from the project design phase
Environmental protection is essential when installing pipelines. From the earliest stages of project design, we implement concrete actions to reduce the impact of our activities:
- An environment manager present on site throughout the entire construction phase
- Careful choice of itineraries
- Erosion control measures
- Spill prevention systems
- Wildlife preservation and responsible water management
- Respect for and protection of cultural heritage
Our environmental ambition
Our environmental ambition
Through a local and pragmatic environment plan, we take action in three major priority areas:
- Act for the climate, with a target to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 40% and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (scope 3) by 2030
- Optimise resources by integrating circular economy principles
- Preserve natural environments everywhere we operate
Our tangible action
Electrification of plant & equipment
Electrification of plant & equipment
Our recently acquired electric drilling rig, delivering a pull force of 300 tonnes, illustrates our transition towards more environmentally friendly plant and equipment.
It uses between 30% and 40% less energy than conventional diesel‑ or petrol‑powered rigs while also reducing noise levels by half.
This investment is part of our electrification strategy and directly helps to cut CO2 emissions.
Besafe : monitoring précis pour piloter nos objectifs de réduction des émissions
Besafe : monitoring précis pour piloter nos objectifs de réduction des émissions
Besafe is a tool deployed across all our projects to monitor consumption and emissions.
It enables Smart management of fuel consumption and provides accurate tracking of our progress towards meeting our emission‑reduction targets.
Organic waste management
Organic waste management
Spiecapag has implemented a waste management strategy to limit the environmental impact of the TAP project in Albania.
Composters have been installed to transform organic waste into compost, which is used for tree planting and soil and wetland restoration.
This initiative helps reduce CO₂ emissions and food waste in remote areas.
It also promotes biodiversity and improves the survival rate of plantations.
Reusing excavated material: applying circular economy principles
Reusing excavated material: applying circular economy principles
On our worksites, excavated material is considered a resource, not waste.
It is sorted and reused locally to:
- Backfill trenches
- Stabilise platforms
- Create temporary access routes
This approach reduces the extraction of virgin material as well as minimise transport and the environmental impact of the project.
Rainwater collection and storage system for the Dunkirk equipment park
Rainwater collection and storage system for the Dunkirk equipment park
Reduction in drinking water consumption by using rainwater to wash pipeline equipment.
Storage capacity: 10,000 litres
Intended use: washing equipment related to operations.
The water is recycled in a closed circuit, allowing for continuous reuse and limiting waste.
Land remediation on the TAP project in Albania
Land remediation on the TAP project in Albania
Spiecapag thoroughly remediated the land over the 215 km route, restoring it to its natural state.
This approach also included measures to control erosion and plant trees in order to preserve the soil and encourage biodiversity.