“It is invaluable and irreplaceable for the State and its environmental protection policies, to have the technical support of an autonomous public body, making independent decisions, and having the expertise that Ineris has. The Institute is also a tool at the service of the country's economy, promoting the use of procedures and technologies that respect the environment, as well as the development of competitive French products and services in this area. By simultaneously conducting research and interfacing with industrial entities, Ineris is able to be at the forefront of scientific knowledge and technological development.”