Historically, Haute-Saône owns both a rich and very diversified industrial fabric. Nowadays industry still holds an important weight in the economy of the département: 40% of working people.

The 5 main industrial sectors are:

- metal-working and mechanical engineering (39% of industrial employment),

- automotive industry that represents 27% thanks to the presence of PSA Peugeot Citroën in Vesoul,

- wood industry (19%),

- food industry (7%),

- plastics processing and chemistry industries (6%).

Haute Saône, Greater East Green Tech Territory

Haute-Saône is part of the 7 national territories which are involved and brought together under the "Ecoterritoires" certification. This label is aimed at promoting the development of firms whose activity is connected to sustainable development (eco-industry, renewable energies, eco-construction...).

The "Ecoterritoires" certification

The territories with the "Ecoterritoires" certification help the companies involved in sustainable development by assisting them free of charge with their plans to invest and to set up a business: search for premises and land, aid and financing packages, recruitment, market opportunities...