A team guiding the environmental and social transitions of the agricultural and food sector

For 15 years, EVEA’s Agriculture and Food team has been working alongside stakeholders in the agricultural and agri-food sector to support their environmental and social transitions. Drawing on expertise that ranges from life cycle assessment (LCA) to the modelling of agricultural systems, the team helps businesses, cooperatives and institutions move towards more sustainable practices, rooted in science and in the living world.

Rich and diverse profiles, like fertile soils

The team brings together 10 consultants trained in agricultural engineering, agronomy, food science and biotechnology. Split between our Nantes and Lyon offices, five of them have worked in large corporations, SMEs and major retail groups, while three have contributed their skills in research centres.

Among them are a PhD in life cycle assessment, a market gardener, and enthusiasts of sport, dance and the outdoors. Their hallmark is the union of scientific rigour with a passion for movement and for life.

Scope of action

Based at the heart of EVEA’s Agro-Resources and Green Chemistry division, the team has spent the past 15 years unravelling the environmental and social challenges of bio-based products. Their work covers every stage of the chain: agricultural production, agri-food, biotechnology, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, materials and more.

Day to day, the team is engaged in:

• understanding agricultural systems, modelling environmental flows and studying product use;
• generating robust data and developing clear, usable indicators;
• equipping businesses, cooperatives, federations, institutions and even consumers with the tools to make informed choices (in particular through the Agri-Food and Packaging modules of ASKOR, our integrated software solution for LCA and eco-socio design);
• deploying a multi-level approach: product (LCA, environmental labelling, communication), organisation (climate strategy, biodiversity, CSR, social and territorial issues);
• sharing their expertise on living systems with EVEA’s other teams (energy, textiles, cosmetics, etc.).

And, not least, this formidable team contributes to the development of several key tools for the sector:

• maintenance and user support for the Agribalyse database (developed by ADEME);
• drafting the sectoral guide of the Association Chimie du Végétal, in collaboration with our Green Chemistry team.

With 77 clients in 2024, EVEA’s Agriculture and Food team continues to sow ideas, tools and commitments in service of life.

Visit EVEA’s webpage dedicated to our support for the environmental and social transitions of the agricultural and food sector.