SPL Edden

SPL Edden (often styled EDDEN) is a société publique locale — a French local public company — founded in March 2019 and headquartered in L'Étang-Salé on the island of Réunion. It operates at the intersection of environmental protection, sustainable development, and social inclusion, combining economic, social, and ecological objectives in its activities. Its core missions include the maintenance and beautification of parks and gardens, the preservation and enhancement of sensitive natural areas, integration and vocational training, and anti-vector control (lutte anti-vectorielle). The company frames its work around the principle of "Agir Nature, préserver le futur" (Act for nature, preserve the future), emphasizing responsible development built on a preserved and valued natural heritage. Réunion's unique natural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage, is central to its positioning, and Edden presents its work as a response to threats facing biodiversity and natural landscapes. In 2025 the company obtained the "Végétal Local" brand, a label that guarantees the authenticity and traceability of locally sourced native plants. It also maintains partnerships with public employment bodies such as France Travail Réunion to support professional integration, and it provides training and certification to local government agents, including a 2025 ceremony for agents of the commune of Les Avirons. As a local public company, Edden is owned by local public shareholders rather than private investors, and it is not listed on any stock exchange. Its activities are concentrated in Réunion, where it serves municipalities and public bodies.

SPL Edden was founded in March 2019 as a société publique locale, a French form of locally owned public company, with its registered office in L'Étang-Salé on the island of Réunion. The company was established to serve public authorities in Réunion in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable development. Its creation reflects a model in which local public shareholders entrust a dedicated entity with missions that combine ecological, economic, and social objectives. From its early years, Edden defined four core areas of activity: the maintenance and beautification of parks and gardens; the preservation and enhancement of sensitive natural areas; integration and vocational training; and anti-vector control. These missions place the company at the intersection of environmental management and social policy, using green-space work as a vehicle for employment integration. In September 2024, the Departmental Council of La Réunion marked the fifth anniversary of SPL Edden, recognizing its role in the territory. In 2025, the company obtained the "Végétal Local" brand, a label that certifies the local origin and traceability of native plants, reinforcing its commitment to preserving Réunion's biodiversity. That same year, Edden deepened its partnership with France Travail Réunion to support professional integration, and it continued to deliver training to local government staff, including a certificate ceremony for agents of the commune of Les Avirons. Throughout its history, Edden has framed its work around the idea of acting for nature and preserving the future, emphasizing that Réunion's UNESCO World Heritage natural heritage must be protected against threats to biodiversity and landscapes.

• SPL Edden founded as a société publique locale, headquartered in L'Étang-Salé, Réunion.

• The Departmental Council of La Réunion celebrates the 5th anniversary of SPL Edden.

• SPL Edden obtains the "Végétal Local" brand for authenticity and traceability.

• EDDEN and France Travail strengthen their partnership for professional integration.

• Ceremony for the presentation of training certificates to agents of the commune of Les Avirons.

A local public company combining environmental protection, sustainable development, and social inclusion in Réunion.

• Maintenance and beautification of parks and gardens

  Core service for public green spaces.

• Preservation and enhancement of sensitive natural areas

  Environmental protection and enhancement of natural heritage.

• Integration and vocational training

  Programs combining employment integration with training.

• Anti-vector control

  Vector control services for public health and environmental management.

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3. 3SPL Edden - Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org