BNP Paribas, a leading bank, recognized the urgent need to address the environmental impact of human activities, particularly the carbon footprint of individuals. The bank understood that without a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the global surface temperature could rise by 2°C to 3.5°C by 2100, leading to an increase in extreme weather events and negative consequences for human health and development. The bank also acknowledged the Paris Agreement's commitment to limit CO2 emissions to keep global warming below 2°C. However, the average carbon footprint of a French person in 2018 was 11.2 t CO2eq per year, significantly higher than the target of about 2 tonnes of CO2 per year per capita. BNP Paribas realized that in addition to structural changes in production patterns, individual commitment to decarbonizing consumption and lifestyle was crucial to achieving these reduction targets.

WeShape, a leading consultancy specializing in DevOps, Digital, Data, and Cloud solutions, was facing a significant challenge in terms of its environmental impact. As a company operating in the digital technology sector, it was becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the environmental commitments. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, digital technologies are responsible for 2 to 3 percent of global emissions. WeShape was keen to establish a positive narrative in the industry and encourage other companies to follow suit. The company was also aware of the anticipated market changes in the dependability of carbon-reliant operations, making these adjustments imperative. As the conversation around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) continued to grow, WeShape wanted to invest in responsible change and measure its commitments.

OCUS, a company that provides smart visual content to enterprise companies through a global network of 35,000 photographers, was keen to assess its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The company was aware of the environmental impact of its operations, particularly in the digital world, and wanted to involve its clients in its sustainability efforts. The challenge was to accurately measure the company's carbon footprint, which was essential for structuring an effective environmental policy and creating a long-term action plan to reduce emissions. The company's carbon footprint was largely due to photographer travel, which accounted for 87.5% of its total emissions. Other significant contributors were the purchase of services and digital operations, each accounting for 4.6% of the total emissions.

CABAÏA, a French ready-to-wear accessories brand, was committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability but lacked a clear understanding of its carbon footprint. The company had been experiencing strong growth since its inception in 2015, with a doubling of turnover every year. However, it was aware that in the modern business world, a commitment to the environment and CSR was essential for continued success. The challenge was to accurately measure its carbon footprint to identify areas where it could take concrete action to limit emissions. The traditional methods of CSR assessment were seen as old school, imprecise, and tedious, involving manual review of invoices and other data. CABAÏA needed a more efficient and reliable solution to automate this process.

Collectiv Food, a company committed to building an efficient and sustainable food supply chain, was faced with the challenge of accurately measuring and reducing its carbon footprint. The company was aware of the importance of sustainability but lacked the necessary tools and expertise to establish their emissions baselines across Scopes 1-3. This was crucial for them to support their Net Zero goal set for 2030. The company needed a robust methodology to measure their company-wide carbon footprint, including direct and energy emissions (Scope 1 & 2) and indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3).

Equativ, an independent advertising technology company, was faced with the challenge of understanding and reducing its carbon footprint in the face of growing concerns about climate change and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The company wanted to take concrete climate action and limit its identified emissions. Equativ was also keen to attract top talent, reassure partners about their carbon footprint, and lead in an industry working to reduce the environmental impact of each ad campaign created. However, the company lacked the necessary tools and expertise to accurately measure and reduce its carbon emissions.

FoodChéri, a 2.0 restaurant, is committed to providing healthy, authentic cuisine to city dwellers at affordable prices. However, the company is aware of the environmental impact of food production and distribution. In an effort to limit its carbon emissions, FoodChéri decided to conduct a comprehensive carbon assessment. The results revealed that the company's total carbon emissions amounted to 7689t CO2 per year, with food and beverages accounting for 47%, freight 22%, and product purchases 16%. This level of emissions equates to 7689 round trips between Paris and New York, or the annual emissions of 687 French people. To offset this, 3417 hectares of growing forest would be required. The challenge for FoodChéri was to understand the impact of its activities and engage its ecosystem in reducing emissions.

France Invest, an association dedicated to promoting private equity in France, was seeking to conduct a simple Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment to understand their carbon footprint. The organization recognized the need to measure their GHG emissions as a first step towards reducing them. They aimed to structure their environmental policy better and devise an action plan for long-term emission reduction. The challenge was to find a solution that was not only efficient and intuitive but also quick in delivering results. The carbon footprint calculation needed to consider not just direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2) but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3).

Inovie Labosud, a group of Medical Biology Laboratories, was seeking a simple method to conduct their first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment. The company wanted to measure its carbon footprint to structure its environmental policy and devise a long-term action plan to reduce emissions. The challenge was to account for not only direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2) but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3). The company's carbon footprint in 2021 was 19275t CO2e, with transportation accounting for 66% of emissions, fixed assets 15.1%, and purchase of services 9.1%. Inovie Labosud aimed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 5% by 2024, in line with the Paris Agreement's objectives to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Mama Loves Ya, an agency dedicated to developing the careers of emerging artists in the electronic music industry, was faced with the challenge of understanding and reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Despite their commitment to respect the environment, they lacked the knowledge and tools to identify their key emission sectors and structure an effective environmental policy. Their goal was to find a simple solution to carry out their GHG assessment and commit to reducing their emissions. The company's carbon footprint included not only direct energy-related emissions but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company. One significant source of these indirect emissions was the production of the label’s vinyls.

Metsys, a cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud solutions integrator, was keen on committing to the environment by conducting a simple Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment. The company was particularly interested in evaluating the contribution of digital technology to its carbon footprint. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy, Metsys aimed to balance economic efficiency, social equity, and environmental quality. However, to reduce GHG emissions, it was crucial to measure them first. This posed a challenge as Metsys needed a reliable, simple, and intuitive solution to calculate its carbon footprint and structure its environmental policy effectively.

Alter Way, a company committed to building responsible digital services, was faced with the challenge of controlling and reducing its environmental footprint. The company, which designs, develops, and manages cloud and DevOps oriented architectures, was concerned about the environmental impact of the cloud infrastructures set up at their clients' sites. Alter Way was also committed to limiting the carbon emissions of cloud infrastructures by implementing a 'GreenOps' approach. However, to effectively manage and reduce its environmental footprint, Alter Way needed to accurately measure its carbon emissions. This was a significant challenge as it required a comprehensive and accurate assessment of the company's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Bump, a company committed to building electrical charging stations, was faced with the challenge of understanding and reducing its environmental footprint. The company was aware of the significant climate crisis and the role of mobility in contributing to CO2 emissions, which account for more than 30% in Europe. Bump's mission was to reduce these emissions by deploying charging stations without any financing to democratize the electric vehicle. However, to effectively work towards this mission, Bump needed to understand its main emissions and devise strategies to reduce them as much as possible.

Crewdle, a technology company, was committed to reducing its environmental footprint to the minimum. The company wanted to partner with like-minded companies and complete a carbon assessment to understand its carbon emissions better. The challenge was to identify the areas where the company was contributing to carbon emissions and find ways to offset the emissions they could not eliminate. The company was also keen on creating sustainable products and needed a clear understanding of their carbon footprint to achieve this goal.

Détecnet, a private investigation agency specializing in strategic data retrieval, was seeking a straightforward solution to conduct their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment. The company wanted to contribute to the fight against climate change and understood the importance of measuring their carbon emissions as a first step towards reducing them. However, they needed a tool that could help them quantify their carbon footprint accurately and efficiently. The challenge was not only to account for direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2) but also to consider indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3).

Ecologie Urbaine & Citoyenne, an agency specializing in the ecological transition of territories and cities, was seeking a simple and effective solution to conduct their first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment. The agency recognized the need to measure their carbon footprint to structure their environmental policy and devise an action plan for long-term emission reduction. However, they faced the challenge of finding a reliable and user-friendly tool to measure their GHG emissions. The assessment needed to consider not only direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2) but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3).

Emlyon business school, a globally recognized institution with over 9,020 students and 125 nationalities across six campuses, was facing a significant challenge in managing its carbon footprint. The school's carbon emissions were at a staggering 11,000t CO2 per year, equivalent to 6100 round trips from Paris to New York. The main contributors to these emissions were travel (49.1%), services purchase (28.7%), energy (6.3%), and fixed assets (6.1%). Given the alarming IPCC reports and the growing interest of students in socio-ecological issues, it was crucial for the school to adopt a strong environmental strategy. The school was committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, in line with the Paris Accords, but needed a structured plan to reduce its emissions over the long term.

Invivox, a Bordeaux-based start-up, has developed a platform for connecting doctors, surgeons, and specialists for training courses. The company organizes travel for medical professionals to learn new surgical techniques and innovative approaches. However, Invivox recognized the need to reconcile the three pillars of sustainable development: the environment, the economy, and society. The company believed that health and medico-social institutions are major players in sustainable development, and the links between environment and health are significant and integral. Therefore, Invivox decided to carry out a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment to understand its carbon footprint and take appropriate action. The company found that the purchase of services represented the majority of its carbon footprint.

Kalray, a leading semiconductor company, recognized the need to reduce its carbon emissions and lower its carbon footprint. However, the company faced the challenge of not having a clear understanding of its current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They needed to measure their emissions and identify areas for improvement. The challenge was not only to calculate the carbon footprint but also to involve the entire business in the process of reducing emissions. The company wanted to earn its first badge towards its Net Zero trajectory, but it needed a comprehensive and intuitive solution to measure and manage its carbon emissions.

mc2i, a digital transformation consulting firm, was committed to reducing its carbon emissions as part of its environmental responsibility. However, the firm faced challenges in measuring and monitoring its carbon footprint, raising awareness among its employees, and engaging its service providers in the process. The firm needed a comprehensive understanding of its practices and activities to implement effective solutions for reducing its environmental footprint. The task of carrying out a carbon footprint analysis was energy-consuming and tedious, as the required elements were scattered throughout the organization. The firm also wanted to go beyond the regulatory requirement of carrying out a carbon assessment including scope 1 and 2 only, every five years. Given their core business and steady growth, they felt it necessary to carry out a full carbon assessment, including the impact of digital uses and materials, services, etc.

MMA general agents Stéphane MASSARDIER & Hervé VISINI were faced with the challenge of understanding their company's carbon footprint and the role digital technology played in it. They wanted to commit themselves and their ecosystem to a more sustainable future. However, to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, they first needed to measure them. This was a complex task that required a reliable and intuitive solution. They also wanted to structure their environmental policy and devise an action plan for long-term emission reduction. The challenge was not only to measure their emissions but also to involve managers in major emission items and define impactful reduction actions that align with their 2021 development and growth objectives.

PayFit, a company dedicated to simplifying payroll management for businesses, was seeking to understand and reduce its carbon footprint. The company wanted to evaluate the share that digital technology could have in its carbon emissions and commit to a climate-friendly business strategy. PayFit was faced with the challenge of conducting an initial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment to understand its environmental impact better. The company was also interested in earning its first badge towards a Net Zero trajectory. However, PayFit was torn between two options for conducting the carbon assessment: a consultancy firm or a start-up solution like Greenly. While consultancy firms offered detailed analysis and support, they were more expensive and time-consuming. On the other hand, start-ups stood out for their speed.

People of Verso, an independent communications consultancy agency with a unique experience in the retail sector, was keen on understanding and reducing its carbon footprint. The company wanted to evaluate the portion of travel in their carbon emissions and commit to a more sustainable ecosystem. However, to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, they first needed to measure them. This was a challenge as they lacked the necessary tools and expertise to accurately calculate their carbon footprint. They also needed to structure their environmental policy and devise an action plan to reduce their emissions in the long term.

Platform.sh, a cloud platform engineered to simplify building, managing, and scaling websites and applications, was facing a significant challenge in reducing its carbon footprint. The company was committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its activities and its clients' applications hosted in the cloud. However, the company was grappling with the complexities of accurately measuring its carbon emissions, optimizing its high-density computing and application, deploying location-based hosting, and investing consistently in research and development. The company was also keen on educating its clients and stakeholders about its greener hosting MODE strategy, which includes measuring, optimizing, deploying, and educating. The challenge was to implement this strategy effectively to reduce the carbon footprint.

Sêmeia, a company that designs and implements services for patients and doctors to extend the medical time dedicated to monitoring and patient relations, was looking to commit itself and its ecosystem to reducing its carbon footprint. However, to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it was essential to measure them first. The company needed a solution that would allow it to calculate its carbon footprint accurately, structure its environmental policy, and draw up an action plan to reduce its emissions in the long term. The challenge was to find a simple, intuitive, and recognized solution in the market that could help them achieve these objectives.

Smart, an independent advertising technology company, is committed to providing transparency and value optimization in the adtech ecosystem. However, as a global company, Smart recognized the growing importance of Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) and the need to reduce its environmental impact. The company's 2020 Carbon Footprint Report revealed a total carbon emission of 2249t.CO2/year, including digital emissions, emissions from purchasing, and transport emissions. The report also highlighted the need for 1000 hectares of growing forest to compensate for these emissions. As Smart continues to grow rapidly, the company is aware of the potential increase in its carbon footprint due to expanding headcount and the return of travel post-lockdown. The challenge was to understand their current environmental impact, identify areas of improvement, and implement measures to reduce their carbon emissions.

Stack Infrastructure, a provider of digital infrastructure to innovative companies, faced a significant challenge in understanding and managing its environmental impact. Operating in an energy and asset-intensive industry, the company had a distinct obligation to understand and report its carbon emissions to its datacenter tenants, which include some of the largest hyper scalers in the world. However, the company lacked the necessary data to measure its carbon emissions and set reduction goals. This lack of data also hindered the company's ability to communicate effectively with its tenants about their proportion of carbon emissions in a given facility. The challenge was to find a solution that would enable Stack Infrastructure to measure and reduce its carbon footprint, and communicate this information effectively to its tenants.

aKagreen, a certified B-Corp, is committed to greening work and living spaces to cultivate well-being through plants. However, the company was facing a significant challenge in terms of its carbon footprint. Despite its environmentally friendly mission, aKagreen was producing a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The company's 2020 carbon footprint report revealed that digital operations accounted for 63% of its emissions, service purchases 11%, and fixed assets 7.1%. This amounted to 11 tCO2 per employee, equivalent to 76 round trips between Paris and New York. aKagreen was aware that preserving the environment was at the heart of its DNA and business, and it was necessary to reduce its carbon output as much as possible. The company needed to accurately identify its sources of carbon emissions to structure an environmental policy and draw up an action plan for long-term emission reduction.

Aladom, a French online platform that connects users to a variety of services, was seeking a simple and effective solution to conduct their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) report. The company wanted to evaluate the impact of digital technology on their carbon footprint. The challenge was to accurately measure their GHG emissions to structure their environmental policy and devise an action plan for long-term emission reduction. Aladom was committed to acting for a more responsible digital world and a better future, but needed a reliable tool to quantify their emissions and guide their sustainability efforts.

Arca Conseil, a specialist in data retrieval, was seeking a simple and efficient solution to measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company's objective was to control and reduce their environmental footprint, a crucial step towards achieving a Net Zero trajectory. However, the challenge was not just about measuring direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2), but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3). The company needed a comprehensive solution that could accurately calculate their total carbon footprint, which would then allow them to structure their environmental policy and devise an action plan for long-term emission reduction.