«We cannot remain passive in the face of climatic and environmental upheavals - which compromise the very existence of human societies and all living organisms - without taking action. These upheavals are illustrated in particular by the erosion of biodiversity, chemical pollution of the environment, anthropization of soils, alteration of the water cycle, acidification of the oceans and climate change. Planetary limits require us to reverse this trend and reduce our environmental footprint.

We urgently need to adopt a stance that is consistent with our knowledge of the situation in which human activities have placed us. In line with the COMET opinion, which integrates environmental issues into research ethics(https://comite-ethique.cnrs.fr/avis-du-comets-integrer-les-enjeux-environnementaux-a-la-conduite-de-la-recherche-une-responsabilite-ethique/), we are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (COP21 agreement / National Low Carbon Strategy objective). We consider that the content of our research does not justify any form of exemption, and we are aware of the benefits of setting an example »*

*Extract from TAGC's environmental commitment charter, adopted on February 7, 2024

Members of this voluntary working group are responsible for :

• Measure the footprint of the laboratory's activity in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, using the tool developed by the Labos 1point5 collective.
   
• Reflect on a GHG reduction trajectory, with the aim of achieving a 50% reduction by 2030, in line with the Paris agreements (COP 21, 2015).
   
• Analyze the various tools and approaches available, and propose measures to achieve these reduction targets.