Sustainable building and a respect for the environment are guiding principles for Bouygues Construction group and GFC Construction.

ISO 14 001 certified, GFC Construction is committed to limiting the environmental impact of all of its activities, be it at the design stage, on its worksites, in its offices, or while travelling.

An assessment of the sensitivity of the environment and any activities on the Stade Vélodrome worksite involving risk was carried out with the aim of identifying elements of the project with a potential environmental impact, and also of putting in place an action plan for the following areas:

On-site waste management

• On-site waste sorting (wood/iron/rubble/hazardous waste)
• Waste recovery

Hazardous product management

• Safe storage of hazardous products in containment trays
• Making partners aware of risks posed by hazardous products

Noise control

• Use of electric machines
• Quieter demolitions

Air quality deterioration control

• Use of a spray system during drier weather to limit the spread of dust

Soil and aquatic habitat protection

• Treatment of water used to wash concrete tanks
• Availability of clean-up kit in the event of an oil or hydrocarbon liquid spill

Consumption reduction (energy, water etc.)

• Solar panels present on site offices
• Nocturnal circuit-breaker
• Making partners aware of environmentally-friendly actions

Site cleanliness and tidiness

• Defined storage areas
• Keeping the site vicinity clean

Communication with relevant stakeholders

• Information newsletter
• Appropriate methods for collecting and dealing with complaints