DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Eco-industries are expanding fast in Northern France

Over 60 research centers with around 400 researchers specializing in the environment team up regularly with partners in industry.

The region offers a unique cluster of expertise in site and soil decontamination.

Northern France is actively promoting eco-businesses

Proactive policies breaking new ground in the HQE approach to sustainable development in
- construction,
- wind energy,
- treatment of household waste,
- Charters for the Environment,
- clean-up/decontamination of polluted soil,
- quality of business and industrial parks, and more.

A long tradition of close cooperation with the French government, local authorities and other stakeholders means a host of special services to meet investors’ environmental needs.

France’s largest network of specialists in all areas related to environmental protection and rehabilitation, business development and regional development assists investors before, during and after implementation of business projects.

A single coordinator handles each phase, working closely with specialists to ensure the success of your project.

Key industrial sectors

No. 1 region in France for metals, rolling-stock & rail, glass, and paper & plastic packaging.

No. 2 region in France for the textile, graphics, hospital equipment and automotive industries.

France’s 3rd-ranked cluster of healthcare/biotechnology and chemicals industries.

Metal-working, surface treatment, agrifood and plastics industries are also well represented.

A growing environmental market

The Lille Region is at the heart of a region where industry has long been present (Northern France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom)

Nearly 70% of European spending on the environment is in nearby areas (France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg).

The skilled workforce you need

30 university programs specializing in environment-related subjects

20,000 people working in environment-related businesses