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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.