Summary sheet
The programme supports the research, development and innovations (RDI) activities of Sodiaal, a dairy cooperative in France. More specifically, the RDI activities concern: (i) the development of innovative dairy products; (ii) additional applications of existing ingredients; (iii) support the decarbonisation of milk producers.
The aim is to increase the resource efficiency of the promoter's current industrial activities and its resilience.
The 4-year programme includes RDI activities and small capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments carried out within existing facilities in France. Therefore, the project does not fall under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2014/52/EU (amending 2011/92/EU). The national legislation requirements, including permitting and public consultations, will be reviewed during the appraisal.
The promoter has been assessed by the EIB as a private company not subject to EU rules on public procurement or concessions. However, if after the project appraisal, the EIB were to conclude that the promoter is after all subject to the EU public procurement legislation Directive 2014/24/EU, then the promoter shall ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation Directive 2014/24/EU, where applicable, as well as Directive 89/665/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union, with the publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the European Union, as and where required.