Ideally situated in the localities of Flins and Aubergenville, 45 kilometres from Paris, between the A13 motorway, the railway and the Seine river, the site is easily accessible.

The factory is on the same level as the ground water table, which provides a domestic water resource from a natural reserve. The factory occupies 247 hectares, of which 67 hectares are buildings. Since it was opened in 1952, the factory has produced many vehicles that have marked the history of Renault and the French automotive industry. In the 50 years since it opened, the factory has produced 18 different models and nearly 17 million vehicles.

Silva Bernardi, environment manager:

“2009 was highlighted by the renewal of the site’s ISO 14001 certification, proving a robust dynamic of progress. Environmental performance  was maintained despite the disruptions resulting from the resumption of Clio II Campus production. Considerable efforts were made in 2009 to reduce our waste impacts, notably stabilizing OIW residual impact at less than 0.15 kg per vehicle and HIW residual impact at under 1.6 kg per vehicle."

(*): change in scope

Comments on environmental impact

• Water consumption and liquid discharge : slight increase in water consumption linked to the increase in production (Clio II Campus). Continued progress on quality of liquid effluents.
• Atmospheric emissions : slight increase in atmospheric emissions owing to a harsher winter.
• Waste : reduction in volume of hazardous waste, notably stemming from the continued reduction of solvent use in the painting process.
• Energy consumption : cross-cutting actions to reduce energy enabled us to absorb a large part of the energy surplus resulting from a harsh winter.

For further details, see registration documents: 

• 2009 registration document
• 2008 registration document 
• 2007 registration document