ENSTA's Social and Environmental Responsibility

Visiting the campus as part of the Cordées de la Réussite program

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Training Responsible Engineers

Throughout their studies, our engineering students are made aware of the major challenges of the 21st century:

  • Courses in eco-design and sustainable development
  • Specialized tracks and electives
  • Impact-driven entrepreneurial projects
  • Conferences organized by Les Lundis de l’ENSTA (Jean-Marc Jancovici, Cédric Villani, Serge Zaka…).

Research Focused on the Ecological Transition

For example, our laboratories are working on topics such as bio-based hydrogen, optimizing the energy mix, autonomous vehicles, CO₂ capture, sustainability and lightweight materials, and new propulsion systems…

ENSTA also contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, such as the Energy for Climate (E4C) center and the Interdisciplinary Center for Seas and Oceans (CIMO), which it helped establish.

Two Safe and Inclusive Campuses

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity
  • Awareness-Raising from the Moment of Enrollment and Throughout Students’ Academic Careers
  • Action Plans for Gender Equality (pay gaps, access to training, promotions)
  • Monitoring Indicators and Regular Campaigns
Combating Violence and Discrimination
  • Measures to prevent and combat harassment, discrimination, and gender-based and sexual violence
  • Network of trained liaisons, informational materials, coordination with institutional partners (CGE, CDEFI, ministries)

Reporting platform (Brest campus) - Reporting platform (Paris-Saclay campus)

Social and international outreach

Conçus selon la norme Haute Qualité Environnementale (HQE), l'ENSTA disposent, sur le campus de Paris Saclay, de locaux qui s'appuient sur la géothermie et des panneaux solaires. Sur le campus de Brest, des investissements importants ont été réalisés pour renforcer l'efficience énergétique des bâtiments. La résidence étudiante a, par exemple, été totalement rénovée pour permettre d'importants gains énergétiques (remplacement des ouvertures, isolation par l'extérieur...) et l'ensemble des bâtiments sont chauffés par le réseau de chaleur urbain.

Sur les deux campus des actions quotidiennes sont réalisées, telles que le tri sélectif généralisé, la réduction de la consommation de papier, la suppresion des engrais phytosanitaires...

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From September 27 to October 1, the 2026 edition of the IEEE IROS conference—one of the most prestigious scientific events in the field of robotics and intelligent systems—was held in Pittsburgh. Zhichen Lu, Benoit Clément, and Adriana Tapus were on site...

ENSTA at IROS 2026

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Engineers: The Cornerstone of Technological Sovereignty

During a research stay in Taiwan, Linda Gardelle, a professor and researcher in sociology at ENSTA, examined the decisive role engineers play in the island’s sovereignty. Under constant pressure from Beijing, their expertise in electronics—particularly in...

Engineers: The Cornerstone of Technological Sovereignty

During a research stay in Taiwan, Linda Gardelle, a professor and researcher in sociology at ENSTA, examined the decisive role engineers play in the island’s sovereignty. Under constant pressure from Beijing, their expertise in electronics—particularly in...

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