The French environment and energy management agency (ADEME) is active in the implementation of public policy in the areas of the environment, energy and sustainable development. The Agency provides expertise and advisory services to businesses, local authorities and communities, government bodies and the public at large, to enable them to establish and consolidate their environmental action. As part of this work, ADEME helps finance projects, from research to implementation, in the areas of resource efficiency, soil conservation, raw air quality and noise abatement. ADEME mainly address SME’s need by providing them information, methodological tools, case studies, financial support and advisory services. To this end, ADEME works in close partnership with consular chambers, professional organizations, regional authorities and local communities.