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EPBS Research, part of École des Ponts Business School, is more than a research centre — we are a community of thinkers, innovators, and doers committed to advancing knowledge that matters. For stakeholders, we provide rigorous, evidence-based insights that inform decisions, strengthen collaborations, and deliver measurable value for business and society. Working with us means working with a partn

er who combines academic excellence with practical solutions. For prospective students, we open the door to a learning environment that goes beyond theory. Our programmes are built on real research, live projects, and direct engagement with global challenges. We prepare future leaders not just to understand the world, but to shape it with confidence and responsibility. For our team and management, EPBS Research is a place of pride. Here, every contribution matters — from groundbreaking research to innovative teaching and impactful partnerships. We value creativity, collaboration, and the drive to push boundaries, knowing that together we achieve more. For our partners, we stand as a reliable collaborator. Whether in European projects, joint research, or innovative ventures, we bring commitment, integrity, and expertise that translate into shared success. Our vision is simple but powerful: to be a trusted source of knowledge, an engine of innovation, and a catalyst for sustainable growth. At EPBS Research, we unite purpose with impact — building bridges between academia, business, and society, and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Europe’s green transition depends not only on clean technologies, but on the materials that make them possible. Lithium ...
29/05/2026

Europe’s green transition depends not only on clean technologies, but on the materials that make them possible.

Lithium is one of the clearest examples. It is essential for batteries used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and digital infrastructure. According to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, lithium demand for batteries is expected to grow fivefold by 2030 and rise 14-fold by 2040, compared with 2020 levels.

This is not only a supply challenge. It is a circular economy challenge. The European Critical Raw Materials Act sets 2030 benchmarks to strengthen Europe’s raw materials value chains, including 25% of annual EU needs for strategic raw materials from recycling. It also highlights the importance of skills, innovation, and a more sustainable and circular raw materials economy.

For lithium and other critical materials, circularity means designing products for longer life, improving collection and traceability, scaling high-quality recycling and creating viable business models for reuse and recovery. The JRC also highlights circular economy strategies such as extending battery lifespans, reuse, remanufacturing, second use, recycling, traceability and circular business cases.

At , this is where applied research and education meet. Our work supports organisations in translating circular economy principles into practical strategies: circular design, digital traceability, stakeholder engagement, circular business modelling and value creation.

Because the future of clean technology will not depend only on what Europe can extract. It will depend on what Europe can keep in circulation.

25/05/2026

🌍⚽ Exciting news from the ReScore journey!
The upcoming ReScore Train-the-Trainers event will take place in Sofia on 12 June, bringing together partners, educators and football stakeholders committed to shaping a more sustainable future for grassroots football. 🇧🇬♻️
This important event will focus on empowering trainers with the knowledge, tools and innovative practices needed to promote circular economy principles in sport. Through collaboration, learning and shared experiences, participants will become key ambassadors for sustainability within their football communities. 🌱🏆
ReScore continues to demonstrate how football can go beyond the pitch and inspire environmental responsibility, leadership and positive social impact across Europe.
📍 Sofia, Bulgaria
📅 12 June 2026
Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes moments from the event! 👀⚽

On International Day for Biodiversity, ReScore recognises that protecting nature starts with everyday community action. ...
22/05/2026

On International Day for Biodiversity, ReScore recognises that protecting nature starts with everyday community action.

The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Bringing nature back into our lives, is a core part of the . It aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030, including through stronger protected areas, ecosystem restoration, greener urban spaces, reduced pollution and more sustainable use of resources.

Grassroots sport can contribute to this transition. Through ReScore, we are re-imagining European grassroots football as a space for sustainability education, circular economy learning and community engagement. The project’s objective is to enhance the sustainability of grassroots football clubs by educating coaches, managers and young athletes in circular economy and sustainability values.

From local pitches to local ecosystems, every choice matters: how we travel, consume, manage waste, use resources and engage young people in environmental responsibility.

On 22–23 April 2026, was represented by circular economy specialist Vlatka Katusic at the Annual Conference 2026 in ...
15/05/2026

On 22–23 April 2026, was represented by circular economy specialist Vlatka Katusic at the Annual Conference 2026 in Brussels: “A competitive and fair circular Europe: The ambition at the heart of the Single Market.”

The conference brought together policymakers, business leaders, financial experts, civil society representatives, youth leaders, and regional stakeholders to discuss the Circular Economy Act's ambitions, scope, and policy direction.

Discussions placed the Act within the broader EU policy framework, addressing investment needs, global developments, and related initiatives such as the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.

The programme also highlighted the implementation challenges that must be addressed to build a competitive, fair, and circular European Single Market.

welcomes the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations on Europe’s circular transition.

06/05/2026

🌍🏌️‍♂️ Golf4Gens goes digital!

We’ve officially launched our Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) — a space where ideas turn into action.

✨ Share best practices
🌱 Explore sustainability in golf
🔄 Learn about circular economy
🤝 Connect with partners across Europe

📲 Join the community:
👉 www.golf4gens.eu

Let’s build a more sustainable future for golf — together.

Moving from discussion to deployment was the focus of Water Market Europe 2026: Digital Twins, Data Governance & AI. , ...
06/05/2026

Moving from discussion to deployment was the focus of Water Market Europe 2026: Digital Twins, Data Governance & AI.

, represented by Hernán Ruiz, participated in the conversation, engaging with a diverse community of innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders working to advance Europe’s water resilience through digital solutions.

The event highlighted how:
– Digital Twins enable real-time insights for smarter infrastructure management
– Robust Data Governance ensures secure and interoperable data exchange
– AI and Machine Learning enhance efficiency through predictive and adaptive systems

Beyond the discussions, the real value lay in building connections and identifying opportunities for concrete collaboration across the water value chain.

Strengthening water resilience will require continued collaboration across sectors, and the time to scale these solutions is now.

24/04/2026

Exciting steps ahead for the ReScore journey! ⚽🌱

On 14th April, partners from across Europe will come together for an important coordination meeting focused on shaping the next phase of ReScore activities. This session will be key to aligning strategies, sharing progress, and reinforcing our commitment to circular economy practices in grassroots football.

From innovative reuse of sports materials to empowering future generations through sustainability, every meeting moves us closer to transforming the way football engages with the environment. 🌍

Stay tuned as we continue scoring for the future — together.

👉 Follow our journey and be part of the change!

Europe cannot scale AI without the right skills. Today, over 8% of EU enterprises are already using artificial intellige...
24/04/2026

Europe cannot scale AI without the right skills. Today, over 8% of EU enterprises are already using artificial intelligence, with adoption accelerating across sectors. As AI becomes embedded in decision-making, from recruitment to essential services, its impact on society continues to grow.

This is why the EU AI Act introduces a risk-based approach, setting clear requirements for high-risk systems. But regulation alone is not enough.

Ensuring that AI is transparent, accountable, and trustworthy requires more than compliance, it requires the capacity to understand and manage these systems in practice.

Across Europe, organisations are increasingly facing a critical gap: the need for professionals who can combine technical knowledge with ethical, regulatory and business perspectives.

At , we contribute to addressing this challenge by developing learning approaches that integrate deep tech, circular economy and responsible innovation. Through interdisciplinary education, executive programmes and micro-credentials, we support the development of skills needed for the responsible adoption of AI. Because the future of AI is not just about capability, it is about trust, responsibility and informed use.

Every year on 22 April, Earth Day serves as a global catalyst for environmental reflection and, more importantly, collec...
22/04/2026

Every year on 22 April, Earth Day serves as a global catalyst for environmental reflection and, more importantly, collective action. In the context of accelerating climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity, Earth Day has evolved into a platform that calls for a systemic transformation of how we produce, consume, and live.

🌱 Why Earth Day matters today

The environmental challenges we face are no longer isolated, they are deeply interconnected. Climate change, unsustainable resource use and social inequalities require integrated solutions that engage communities, institutions and entire ecosystems. The key message Earth Day’s core message is clear:
🌿 Move beyond symbolic gestures;
🌿 Invest in education and capacity-building;
🌿 Enable sustainable behaviours at scale;
🌿 Transition towards circular and regenerative systems.


Across Europe and globally, current sustainability efforts are increasingly focused on:
🔹 Circular Economy models to decouple growth from resource consumption;
🔹 Implementation of the European Green Deal and climate neutrality pathways;
🔹 Development of green skills and sustainability education;
🔹 Strengthening multi-stakeholder collaboration and community engagement;
🔹 Embedding sustainability into everyday sectors, including sport as a social driver.

The RReScoreproject exemplifies how these global priorities can be operationalised at the grassroots level. It does so by transforming football clubs into living laboratories for sustainability and circularity:
⚽ Educating stakeholders in Circular Economy principles and sustainability values embedded within sports;
⚽ Fostering environmental awareness, social responsibility, and sustainable development within sports communities;
⚽ Addressing systemic challenges such as climate change through a multi-ecosystem circular model;
⚽ Positioning grassroots clubs as community hubs that drive behavioural change and local sustainability action.

By integrating education, practice and community engagement, ReScore demonstrates that sustainability is not an abstract goal, it is a practical, measurable, and scalable process.

This Earth Day, the message is not only to protect the planet, but to redesign the systems that shape it. RReScoreis contributing to this transition, one community, one club, and one generation at a time.

We are happy to share that last week (24–25 March), our Climate Pact Ambassador and team member, Vlatka Katusic, took pa...
03/04/2026

We are happy to share that last week (24–25 March), our Climate Pact Ambassador and team member, Vlatka Katusic, took part in the European Climate Pact’s flagship annual event, Together in Action 2026, as well as the Community Day for Ambassadors and Partners on 23 March.

Organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), the event brought together people from all walks of life to exchange ideas, share climate stories, and explore solutions for a more resilient and cleaner future.

With a strong interest in EU policy, Vlatka attended the sessions “From Risk to Resilience” with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and “EU Climate Diplomacy in a Changing World” with Director-General Kurt Vandenberghe.

Key takeaways included:
✅ the need to shift from risk awareness to resilience-building;
✅ the importance of climate adaptation and preparedness;
✅ the role of innovation and clean industry in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.

“Our economy, safety, and security are at stake,” said Commissioner Hoekstra. “We need to do more in Europe and globally to phase out fossil fuels. We must double down on clean energy.”

“We are mainstreaming resilience and preparedness across all policies,” added Director-General Vandenberghe. “It’s about turning awareness into ownership — and ownership into action.”

Driven by her interest in business and innovation, Vlatka also joined the European Commission session on “The Climate Impact of Flying.”

Are you already taking action on climate in your community? We would love to hear your experience.

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