The Aurélie Fabre Institute, a wellness institute based in Tours, France, was keen on understanding and reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The institute wanted to evaluate the carbon footprint of its product purchases and commit to a more sustainable ecosystem. However, the institute lacked the necessary tools and expertise to measure its carbon emissions accurately. The challenge was to carry out a comprehensive GHG assessment that would not only quantify the institute's carbon footprint but also help structure its environmental policy and devise a long-term action plan for emission reduction.

BCB Group, a leading provider of business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy, was facing a challenge in terms of its carbon footprint. As the conversation around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grew, the company felt the need to invest in responsible change and reduce its environmental impact. The company wanted to measure its commitments, attract top talent, reassure partners concerned about their carbon footprint, and lead the industry in a more sustainable direction. The challenge was to find a scientific and transparent approach to assess their carbon footprint, covering all scopes of emissions, and integrate it with their existing tools.

Bridge, a leading Open-Banking platform in Europe, was seeking to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to the energy transition. Despite being a 100% digital business, Bridge recognized the importance of adopting a low-carbon strategy. The company was keen to not only reduce its own emissions but also to play a role in the broader commitment to environmental sustainability. The challenge was to find a way to accurately measure and track its greenhouse gas emissions, and to integrate this process into its existing operations in a secure and efficient manner.

Eiffel Investment Group, an independent asset management company specializing in corporate finance, was faced with the challenge of reducing its carbon emissions. The company's ambition is to support the companies it finances in major transitions, whether economic, social, or environmental. As part of this ambition, Eiffel introduced a pack to support companies in their major social and environmental transitions. One of the components of this pack was to offer companies a greenhouse gas emissions assessment, so they could become aware of their impact and draw up an action plan to reduce this impact on the environment. However, Eiffel Investment Group needed a solution that was pragmatic, automated a large part of the process, and provided readable information to help companies establish concrete action plans to reduce their carbon footprint.

Fashion Data, a company that uses data intelligence to improve the economic and environmental performance of fashion brands, was keenly aware of its environmental responsibilities. The company wanted to make a concrete commitment to the climate by assessing its carbon emissions. However, before they could reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, they needed to measure them and identify their main emission factors. This would allow them to understand their impact and structure their environmental approach to reduce emissions in the long term. The challenge was to find a simple, intuitive, and recognized solution to measure their carbon footprint.

Foodvisor, a mobile nutrition tracking application, was faced with the challenge of its significant carbon footprint. The company's primary source of emissions was its servers, which were responsible for 42% of its total carbon emissions. The process of users sending photos of their meals to the servers for analysis also contributed significantly to the company's carbon footprint. The founders, driven by personal conviction, were keen to understand and reduce the impact of their company's activities on the environment. They were particularly interested in the carbon impact of their digital operations, which they identified as a major area of focus.

HelloAsso, a French platform for associations, clubs, foundations, and unions, was keen on understanding and reducing its carbon footprint. The company had always prioritized environmental issues and had joined the Leaders For Climate Action program in 2020. However, they realized that to effectively reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, they first needed to measure them. This led them to the decision of conducting their first GHG assessment. The challenge was not only to calculate the emissions but also to involve the entire business in the process of reducing them. They aimed to understand the impact of digital technology on their carbon emissions and to draw an action plan for long-term emission reduction.

Horizon Software, a global software company with over 100 customers across 26 countries, was facing challenges in measuring and reducing its carbon footprint. The company, which is a pioneer in the financial markets industry, was keen on integrating social and environmental objectives into its business model and operations. As part of its commitment to its employees, suppliers, and customers, Horizon Software was seeking to obtain B Corp certification, which requires the implementation of good practices adapted to the company's sector of activity. However, the company was struggling with the first and most important step of any issue in a company - measuring and defining it. Horizon Software had already initiated a few projects on recycling, building insulation, bicycle bonuses, etc., but it wanted to go further in a pragmatic way with the CO2 equivalent indicator.

Ikone, a company specializing in the design, development, and customization of textiles for companies and organizations, was looking to measure and reduce its carbon footprint. Despite having only 15 employees, the company was not driven by legal obligations but by a voluntary and transparent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach. The textile industry, being the second most polluting industry globally, has significant social and environmental impacts throughout the production chain. Ikone, as a player in this market, recognized its share of responsibility and aimed to act beyond legal constraints. The company's challenge was to accurately measure its carbon impact and structure an environmental policy to reduce emissions in the long term.

Les Grappes, a platform for short food supply chain (SFSC) of wines, was seeking an easy and effective way to assess their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of their commitment to climate change. The company, which connects over 1,200 winegrowers directly to customers, wanted to measure their carbon footprint to better structure their environmental policy and devise a long-term action plan to reduce emissions. The challenge was to find a solution that was not only accurate and comprehensive, but also user-friendly and intuitive. The company also wanted a solution that could account for both direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 & 2), as well as indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3).

Linkbynet, a leading provider of managed services and cloud computing solutions, recognized the need to address its carbon emissions. The company had been conducting actions to reduce its impact, such as eco-participation, promoting soft mobility, and maintaining a Minergie-labelled head office. However, it realized the need for a more comprehensive and strategic approach to its carbon footprint. The company wanted to identify the areas that needed the most improvement and establish a well-defined long-term strategy for reducing its emissions. The challenge was to find a simple, fast, and reliable solution to measure and manage its carbon emissions.

Marie-Antoinette Agency, since its inception in 2010, has always prioritized environmental concerns. The company has been actively working towards creating awareness among its employees about the surrounding ecosystem. In 2017, the agency accelerated its efforts and implemented a clear Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, involving its employees on a daily basis. However, the agency faced a challenge in measuring its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, which was crucial to control and reduce their environmental footprint. The agency needed a simple and intuitive solution to measure their GHG emissions, structure the areas where they needed to pay attention, and draw an action plan to reduce their emissions in the long term.

Masteos, a dematerialized rental investment company, operates in the intersection of technology, real estate, and construction. The company supports individuals who wish to invest in old buildings while renovating the French housing stock. Despite the fact that renovating buildings is less polluting than constructing new ones, Masteos recognized the need to pay particular attention to their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This concern extends to the renovation process and the years following the rental of a dwelling. To reduce their GHG emissions, Masteos realized the importance of measuring them beforehand. The challenge was to find a reliable method to calculate their carbon footprint and structure their environmental policy accordingly.

Rosbeef, a company committed to reducing its environmental impact, had been taking steps towards sustainability for several years. Their efforts included promoting sustainable mobility solutions, improving their building's energy consumption, reducing emissions, recycling waste, and making responsible purchases. However, despite their intentions, they lacked the ability to quantify their actions and measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They realized the need for an expert to help them in this process. The company wanted to carry out an initial GHG assessment to measure their carbon footprint and better structure their environmental policy. They aimed to draw up an action plan to reduce their emissions in the long term, contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11, 12, and 13.

Talking Medicines, a data tech company, was concerned about the potential negative environmental impact they might inadvertently create as they scale. They wanted to be environmentally responsible and align with their net zero and ESG goals. They also aimed to attract employees who share their culture and values and reassure stakeholders who are increasingly concerned about carbon footprints. The challenge was to measure their greenhouse gas responsibility and the impact of their reduction interventions. They needed a way to independently assess their carbon footprint and align their operations with their sustainability goals.

48Forty Solutions, the largest pallet management services company in North America, recognized the need to be transparent about their environmental impacts. With increasing demands from the public and investors for companies to disclose their environmental footprint, 48Forty decided to take a proactive approach. They wanted to start measuring and reducing their carbon footprint, not only to meet these demands but also to contribute to the fight against climate change. However, they faced the challenge of finding a suitable partner to help them manage their carbon data effectively and efficiently, especially given that regulations around this are relatively new in the U.S.

Closed Loop Partners, a New York-based company, is committed to advancing the circular economy through its three key business segments: an investment firm, innovation center, and operating group. The company has always been focused on impact measurement and management, but it has been continuously evolving its methodologies and processes. The company aims to drive systems change through every investment it makes, and its impact outcomes are driven by the business models of its portfolio companies. However, the company faced a challenge in capturing robust data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure emissions that have been and could be avoided as a result of its investments. The company also wanted to broaden its impact metrics to include all emissions, both produced and avoided, to fully understand its carbon footprint and identify opportunities for improvement.