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Willing joins the Nuclear Valley cluster

  • Publié le 21 July 2024
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Willing has joined Nuclear Valley, which is the regional competitiveness cluster for the civil nuclear and defense industries. It also contributed to the cluster’s 2024 Digital Event on the theme of artificial intelligence.

A partnership underlining Willing’s commitment to serving the energy sector

For over 15 years, the Nuclear Valley cluster has been promoting the emergence of innovative solutions to develop the competitiveness of the nuclear and defense industries within regions, bringing a large community of members together around collaborative projects.

As a local specialist in impact transformation, Willing adapts continually to requirements and developments in its areas of expertise, to best apprehend the challenges of tomorrow.

It is for these reasons that Willing chose to join the Nuclear Valley competitiveness cluster. This partnership marks an important step in the strengthening of its local presence and continuous enhancement of its expertise for the benefit of the energy sector.

Visit the Nuclear Valley website to find out more.
Link to website: https://www.nuclearvalley.com/

2024 Digital Event: For digital stakeholders in the nuclear industry

As part of this partnership, Willing contributed to the Digital Event held last July, organized by the Nuclear Valley cluster and dedicated to digital innovations in the nuclear industry.

It gave Willing teams an opportunity to discuss with key players the challenges shaping the future of the industry, in particular artificial intelligence in the nuclear sector, which was the focus of this year’s discussions.

There were 29 themed booths and numerous pitches, culminating in a round-table discussion on “Industrial Revolution 4.0: AI serving future industry”.

Willing will mobilize its local teams of functional and industry experts as part of this partnership and use its catalysts at key stages of development for the benefit of the cluster.

If you would like to find out more about our energy industry expertise, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Local charity events

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Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions

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Sustainable purchasing and waste management

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Promoting soft mobility

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Building on sustainable IT

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  • We recruit students responsibly every year on work-study contracts and in internships, to help integrate young people into the world of work.
  • We have partnered with the Nos quartiers ont des talents association which accompanies disadvantaged young graduates, helping young professionals along the path to employment and facilitating the transmission of knowledge between generations.
  • We have assigned a representative in the fight against discrimination and promotion of diversity, Jennifer Borderie, whom our team members and candidates can contact in reference to such issues.
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Promoting and accelerating gender equality

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Integrating people with disabilities

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A participatory, consultative approach

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