Commitments
Oakridge's commitment to excellence enables it to be a pioneer in the field of nuclear safety.
Oakridge's commitment to excellence enables it to be a pioneer in the field of nuclear safety and gives it the ability to:
- Discover and anticipate technological and industry trends and position itself at the forefront of 4th generation nuclear reactor technologies, known as GEN IV
- Seize the opportunities offered by the digitalization of nuclear sector management tools to optimize project costs and timelines
- Engage in industry disruptions such as AMR/SMRs (Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors)
- Develop innovative concepts such as fuel debris extraction
Global Compact
Member of the UN Global Compact
Oakridge has been committed to the United Nations Global Compact since 2011.
Sustainable Development Goals
Our contributions to the SDGs
Through its core purpose, Oakridge contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Affordable and Clean Energy
The pursuit of decarbonized energy is at the heart of Oakridge's activity. Dedicated to the development of sustainable civil nuclear energy, Oakridge works on the operating fleet, as well as on new power reactor projects and innovative SMR/AMR projects, in France, Europe, Asia and Africa. At the forefront of innovation in the nuclear sector, Oakridge integrates its expertise in digital tools and Artificial Intelligence into engineering, serving the development of new projects, particularly in SMR/AMR projects, to optimize costs and timelines.
The Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) indicator is an important tool for measuring the economic feasibility of a project. However, as mentioned in the report of the first SMR conference organized at the IAEA in October 2024: 'Some SMR designs offer flexibility in their operation through cogeneration, for example with district heating, desalination or hydrogen production, and their ability to load-follow or adjust their output according to demand. This allows SMRs to provide a service to grids, a service that is not valued by the LCOE measure, and they can still have a positive net present value regardless of their LCOE index.'
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Our consultants master the most complex subjects such as material behavior in severe environments related to Gen IV technologies, molten salt reactor fuel behavior during transients, or probabilistic safety studies integrating exceptional situations (multi-accidents in particular). Oakridge's expertise serving innovation in the nuclear industry contributes to establishing decarbonized energy production infrastructure worldwide.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
For the execution of international projects, Oakridge sometimes uses subcontractors and suppliers in various countries around the world. This contributes to economic growth in these countries, but it is important to ensure that it is done responsibly. Therefore, Oakridge's responsible procurement policy incorporates the concepts of respect for human rights and decent working conditions. In its international business relationships, Oakridge ensures that each of its suppliers and subcontractors commits to the values promoted by the United Nations Global Compact.
Climate Action
Oakridge's consultants know that they put their skills and unique expertise to work for the development of nuclear energy projects, a decarbonized energy source contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. By replacing carbon-based generation methods (oil, gas, coal) with new nuclear, large-scale or SMR, or by extending the lifespan of operating nuclear power plants, they contribute to achieving the Net Zero objective by 2050.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
The development of SMRs for urban district heating networks contributes to the decarbonization of residential heating and the reduction of air pollution in cities. This movement to replace flame boilers with small nuclear reactors will de facto create greater proximity between these reactors and the population. In its role as responsible nuclear engineering firm and nuclear safety specialist, Oakridge is committed to ensuring adequate safety conditions for a sustainable future for urban populations.
Quality Education
Through the implementation of an internal training program, 'the Oakademy', since 2020, and the regular holding of 'Teams Café' sessions, Oakridge is committed to sharing and enriching knowledge. Collective progression is at the heart of Oakridge's corporate culture.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
The company's values are Excellence, Innovation, Quality and Honesty. Oakridge places the ethics of its men and women at the forefront. This is the necessary condition for establishing and maintaining relationships of trust with clients, partners and institutions around the world. Furthermore, Oakridge's economic independence allows it to free itself from any exclusivity ties, enabling it to issue fair, sincere and balanced opinions.
Gender Equality
Oakridge promotes the advancement of women's careers in the nuclear sector. This commitment is demonstrated through presentations and testimonials in engineering schools and, every year for many years, through a commitment alongside the Women In Nuclear France association.