As a leading scientific organisation
committed to environmentally
responsible research, the ESRF
endorses the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
and the European Green Deal,
aiming for a low-carbon future and
net-zero emissions by 2050.
ESRF is implementing measures to
reduce energy use and cut carbon
emissions by 2030. The ESRF-EBS
facility consumes 50% less electricity
than its predecessor, thanks
to permanent-magnet dipoles
and an Electricity Consumption
Optimisation (ECO) operating
mode. Waste energy recovery,
thermal insulation, solar panels,
and comprehensive recycling have
reduced energy consumption by
nearly 25% and carbon emissions by
42% since 2013.
At the same time ESRF research
contributes to global environmental
and climate solutions Synchrotron
science advances clean energy
technologies such as hydrogen
fuel cells and high-performance
batteries, while providing unique
insights into planetary processes
and climate mechanisms,
generating essential knowledge for
a sustainable future.
The ESRF also invests in people,
training the next generation
of scientists, engineers, and
technicians through initiatives
including Synchrotron@School,
Women in Science, university
partnerships, the European
HERCULES course, the ESRF-ILL
International Summer Programme,
in-house PhD training, and EU-
funded programmes. These efforts
foster collaboration and equip
young researchers to meet the
challenges of tomorrow.
By combining forward-
looking energy strategies with
transformative research and
investment in people the ESRF is
building a future where scientific
excellence and environmental
responsibility advance together
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