ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)

ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique) is a French public agency established 1990 through the merger of several environmental and energy bodies. It plays a central role in implementing national policies on energy, climate, and environmental protection. ADEME works with businesses, local authorities, and citizens by providing expertise, funding, and methodological tools to support ecological transition initiatives. Its activities span areas such as renewable energy, circular economy, and industrial decarbonisation. The agency also develops widely used methodologies, including the Bilan Carbone framework for greenhouse gas accounting.