At ISEN Ouest, sustainable development and social responsibility (SD&SR) are far more than just concepts — they are fundamental pillars of our school’s identity and mission. Fully aware of the major challenges facing our society — from the ecological transition to social inclusion and economic responsibility — ISEN Ouest is committed to training engineers with not only advanced technical skills but also a strong ethical and environmental mindset.
For several years now, the school has structured this commitment through an ambitious SD&SR Master Plan, guiding its actions across four key areas: governance, teaching, research, and people. This roadmap reflects our determination to go beyond regulatory requirements and become a leading, innovative, and responsible player in higher education.
In this spirit, ISEN Ouest has also embarked on the process of obtaining the national SD&SR label, planned for 2026, to formally recognize and strengthen our sustainability efforts. This ambition is part of a global and collaborative approach, engaging our entire educational community and its partners.
Through a wide range of projects and initiatives, ISEN Ouest aims not only to meet society’s growing expectations but also to support companies in their own sustainable transformation.
Training in “handimanagement”
An annual “Handimanagement” training is offered to interested students. This immersive module tackles real-life challenges and develops students’ ability to work in inclusive environments. > Read the full article New window
Elles&Tech : women in engineering
In 2025, ISEN Ouest held the first edition of its “Elles & Tech” event — a unique opportunity to promote scientific and tech careers to young women. Activities were also organized on other campuses, highlighting our female engineers during open days and student talks with high school girls.
Climate and digital workshops integrated into our programs
All our students complete a Digital Fresk workshop in Year 2 and a Climate Fresk workshop in Year 3. These hands-on sessions are integrated into our curriculum to ensure that all future engineers are aware of climate issues, especially those linked to the industries where they will work.
5-year study path focused on sustainable development
Students at ISEN Ouest can choose a 5-year study track dedicated to digital technologies applied to the environment. Starting with the Environment & Sustainable Development post-bac track New window and continuing with the Digital, Environment & Sustainable Development professional field New window, our future engineers combine the digital revolution and the ecological transition, giving themselves the tools to work for a more sustainable world.
Energy-efficient campus buildings
ISEN Ouest invests in eco-friendly infrastructure: after opening a flagship low-energy building in Nantes New window in 2021, a new high-performance project will be built in Caen New window by 2026. These buildings reduce the school’s environmental footprint and demonstrate our tangible commitment to the ecological transition.
Inclusive continuing education with Simplon and Code.bzh
In partnership with Simplon and Code.bzh, ISEN Ouest offers accessible training for job seekers wishing to retrain in web development. This professional program New window promotes inclusion through digital skills, supports workforce entry, and meets companies’ needs while valuing diverse backgrounds.
The apprenticeship tax: a concrete driver of impact projects
These tangible projects reflect ISEN Ouest’s long-term commitment to sustainability — and they would not be possible without support from companies. Allocating your apprenticeship tax is a vital way to grow these initiatives, whether they focus on education for the ecological transition, digital inclusion, or promoting gender equality and women in science and engineering.
By supporting ISEN Ouest, you directly help train responsible engineers and advance high-impact social and environmental projects. Together, we can prepare tomorrow’s talent and solutions for the challenges ahead.
