GreenTech and Sustainable Development in Calais, northern France

Situated in the Hauts-de-France, France’s northernmost region, Calais is strategically located in the north-west of Europe.

Greater Calais has developed several strategic initiatives accelerate to environmental companies’ growth and to make it easier for them to set up in Calais, France. The local authority is also promoting energy transition in the area.

Excellent conditions

Calais is located in the north of France, at the centre of Europe’s largest junction for the transport of goods. There is therefore a great deal of demand for clean fuel in Calais. Calais also has a positive, environmentally-friendly image thanks to the local railway corridors CARGOBEAMER and VIIA. Companies that produce or distribute new, cleaner fuels are therefore interested in setting up in Calais. The local authority hopes to attract more companies working in biomass or geothermic energy.

Greentech and sustainable development in Calais

Thanks to the strategic advantages offered by establishing a business in Calais, the city in the north of France is home to several companies that work in the environment and sustainable development.

SEVADEC

• Sevadec is a recycling company located in Calais.
• It is a centre where waste is collected, sorted and recycled.
• Sevadec’s aim is to rethink the waste sorting process and to create biogas through biomethanisation.
• Sevadac in Calais has one of the highest recycling outputs in France and on the Opal Coast.
• Over €40 million has been invested in new equipment.

LIQVIS

Ligvis is an LNG (liquefied natural gas) service and distribution station for new-generation, cleaner lorries.

H2V

H2V is an innovative project which is currently being implemented to create a biohydrogen station.

Environment companies in Calais

Are you a greentech or environment company looking to expand internationally? Or do you plan on creating a new company dedicated to sustainable development in France? Calais is the ideal location for your project if you are, for example:

• A recycling or waste management company: you could partner with SEVADEC
• A hydrogen or alternative clean or renewable energy company
• A green transport company: tractors, trains, urban and nautical mobility, cargo, etc.