Piloter la transition durable : outils, actions et indicateurs clés de performance pour la Cellule d’Appui à la Transition et la Haute Ecole EPHEC

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Supervisors

Swaen, Valérie

Faculty

Faculté des bioingénieurs

Degree label

Master de spécialisation interdisciplinaire en sciences et gestion de l'environnement et du développement durable

Abstract

enThis report presents the internship carried out within the Transition Support Unit, known as the Cellule d’Appui à la Transition (CAT), at Haute École EPHEC, as part of the Advanced Interdisciplinary Master’s program in Environmental Science and Management and Sustainable Development at UCLouvain. The internship took place within an institutional process aimed at strengthening the integration of ecological and social transition into EPHEC’s functioning, internal practices, and awareness-raising activities. The missions undertaken focused mainly on four areas. The first concerned the definition and prioritization of monitoring indicators for the CAT and for the transition strategy of the Haute École. This work made it possible to structure an initial set of indicators, considering their relevance, feasibility, and urgency. A complementary tool for the automatic detection of courses integrating sustainability-related concepts was also proposed, in order to support monitoring of the integration of these issues into teaching. The second area focused on responsible digital practices, through the finalization of the WeNR. This task required an inventory of digital equipment across several campuses, as well as data consolidation work. The third area concerned sustainable mobility, particularly through the preparation of a questionnaire on barriers to the use of bicycles and scooters, as well as an analysis of cycling infrastructure. Finally, the fourth area addressed biodiversity, with proposals for awareness-raising activities around the Beehotels. The methodology adopted was based on an immersion phase, documentary analysis, exchanges with various internal stakeholders, and fieldwork. The results obtained provide concrete support for the CAT, while also highlighting several limitations, namely data availability, coordination between departments, the workload associated with monitoring, and the gradual appropriation of the tools. This internship enabled me to develop technical, methodological, and interpersonal skills. It also strengthened my understanding of the real conditions required to implement a transition process within a higher education institution. Finally, this experience confirmed my interest in professions related to sustainability management, environmental project management, and the support of organizations in their transition processes.