Founded in 2016, Abylon — now operating as Veolia | Conseil Interne — is an internal consulting firm specializing in organizational, digital, and ecological transformation. A subsidiary of Veolia, the firm supports group entities and public sector clients through more than 150 consulting missions per year, drawing on a team of around fifty consultants who combine external consulting experience with deep expertise in environmental and territorial issues.

Abylon brings together around fifty consultants who combine experience from external consulting firms with in-depth knowledge of environmental and territorial sectors. Grounded in a hands-on, incremental approach, the team delivers concrete and actionable solutions across the full project lifecycle — from scoping and steering through to deployment and change management. Recognized as Great Place to Work since 2020 and Best Place to Work for Women since 2022, the firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Abylon operates across three transformation domains: organizational transformation (process optimization, governance, change management), digital transformation (digital strategy, project management, and technology deployment), and ecological transformation (carbon footprint reduction, responsible digital practices, and sustainable territory strategies). The firm intervenes across the entire project value chain, from framing through to operational rollout.

To build smart and sustainable territories together by placing technology at the service of people and the environment — with citizens at the centre of every project, from conception through to deployment.

Abylon is guided by four core values: Proximity — being present at every stage of client projects and ensuring every stakeholder feels heard; Pragmatism — advancing incrementally to bring even the most complex projects to fruition; Dynamism — mobilizing energy and creativity in service of transformation; and Passion — engaging with conviction for territorial innovation and ecological transition.

Abylon combines the independence of a consulting firm with the sectoral depth of the Veolia group, giving clients both methodological rigor and insider knowledge of environmental business lines. Consultants apply Design Thinking, Lean management, and collective intelligence methods to co-construct solutions tailored to each organization. The firm has been selected by major local authorities, including the Métropole de Lyon, to support ecological transformation programs.

Abylon supports public and private organizations in reducing their environmental footprint through greenhouse gas emission assessments, responsible digital strategies, and sustainable territory programs. Consultants are trained under the Responsible Digital Label and embed ecological transition as a transversal dimension across every mission. The firm has been recognized by the Métropole de Lyon as a reference partner for ecological transformation support.

Abylon actively promotes territorial innovation through co-construction — engaging citizens, local authorities, associations, and businesses as equal stakeholders in every project. The firm also supports collaborative innovation initiatives for startups and students, including open innovation challenges, hackathons, and territorial events such as Innova'ter.

Abylon holds Best Place to Work for Women certification since 2022 and has run dedicated equality and inclusion initiatives for several years. Its HR policy focuses on work-life balance, flexible working practices, and building a collective of engaged talent where every individual feels heard and supported.