WeShape's Journey Towards Carbon Neutrality with Greenly

WeShape is a leading consultancy that specializes in advisory and delivery of DevOps, Digital, Data, and Cloud solutions. The company's vision is to change the landscape of consulting within the technology industry. WeShape's unique operating model consists of a core team of technical consultants and ex-industry technology recruiters, enabling them to identify technical pain points, build solutions, and mobilize teams rapidly and at scale for clients. The company was recently awarded the “Best DevOps Consulting Firm” at the DevOps Excellence Awards 2022. WeShape also organizes two leading events - London DevOps and London Tech Leaders, with a combined community of over 10,000 members.

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.

To address this challenge, WeShape decided to carry out a comprehensive carbon assessment with Greenly. Greenly was chosen for its scientific and transparent approach to assessing carbon footprint, which is accredited by the ADEME (Agence pour la Transition Écologique). The strength of their measurement methodology covering scope 1,2,3 analysis & benchmarks, their smart platform UI, and their ability to integrate with existing tools were also key factors in this decision. The carbon assessment provided a starting point for WeShape to measure its commitments. The company's carbon footprint took into account direct and energy emissions (Scope 1 & 2) as well as indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3). Following the assessment, WeShape established a three-pillar climate strategy: Measure and Reduce Emissions, Engage and Communicate with the Ecosystem, and Contribute to Certified GHG Reduction/Sequestration Projects. The company also set specific targets for a carbon reduction plan, aiming to reach Net Zero by 2035.

• The carbon assessment carried out by WeShape has provided a clear starting point for the company to measure its environmental commitments. It has also helped the company to attract top talent and reassure partners who are concerned about their carbon footprint. The assessment has enabled WeShape to lead its industry in a more sustainable direction. The company's three-pillar climate strategy and the establishment of a carbon reduction plan with specific targets have set a clear path for WeShape to reach Net Zero by 2035. This initiative has also positioned WeShape as a leader in environmental responsibility in the digital technology sector.

• WeShape's carbon footprint was 106t CO2e in 2021.

• This is equivalent to 60 Paris-New York round trips.

• It is also equivalent to the annual emissions of 11 British people.