Local Impact

Key Figures at a glance

  • 500 jobs, including 200 direct jobs on-site

  • €500 million in total investment

  • €30 million per year in operating consumables

  • €20 million per year in contributions to public finances

In addition to its measurable economic impact, EMME is committed to supporting the development of the local area, particularly the host municipalities of the project, through a range of community-focused initiatives:

  • Supporting local sports, cultural, and social activities

  • Helping to create a riverside recreational area during the construction phase

  • Participating in the upkeep of the Parc des Jalles

  • Collaborating with local stakeholders to improve transportation options — including a proposed electric river shuttle and a dedicated bike path

They Said It – Voices from the Local Economy, shared during an event gathering local economic stakeholders

  • “Full and unwavering support from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We voted and submitted our feedback to the CNDP [Editor’s note: French National Commission for Public Debate]. Our opinion is overwhelmingly positive, especially since you addressed our environmental concerns.”

    Patrick SEGUIN, The President of the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Bordeaux-Gironde (CCI Bordeaux Gironde)

  • “The strategy behind the EMME project is both national and European in scope. The core issue is the production of materials for electric vehicle batteries, which fits into a broader vision around securing supplies of strategic minerals and metals essential to industry. Our entire industrial base depends on them — from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.”

    Benjamin GALLEZOT, Director of the Interministerial Delegation for the Supply of Strategic Metals and Minerals (DIAMMS)

  • “We welcome the arrival of the EMME project, which aligns perfectly with the momentum of our regional chemical industry. This new site represents a tremendous opportunity — not only for the creation of skilled jobs and the development of new expertise, but also for strengthening our industrial sovereignty. In return, our sector will offer EMME strong local expertise in industrial chemistry and circular economy, a qualified network of partners, and the support of our institutions. It’s a powerful synergy that will undoubtedly contribute to the decarbonization of our industry and to training the next generation of talent.”

    Frédéric BATAILLE, General Delegate of France Chimie Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a professional federation representing 90 chemical industry sites and 7,500 jobs in the region