The Industry Pact, launched as part of the Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) scheme, is an ambitious program designed to promote energy efficiency within French industrial companies. The program aims to support manufacturers in their energy transition through training, technical support, and initiatives to mobilize and animate the industrial ecosystem.
Program background and objectives
The Industry Pact is a continuation of CEE programs such as PRO-SMEn, PROREFEI and INVEEST, which have demonstrated the effectiveness of their initiatives in building skills and supporting manufacturers. It aims to build on these achievements by proposing larger-scale initiatives tailored to the maturity of each industrial site.
The program has three main focuses:
- Training :
- Train 2,700 industry players, including technical, financial and management profiles, in the challenges of the energy transition.
- Structure a qualified community of Energy Advisors to stimulate innovation and share tools to promote appropriate solutions.
- Support :
- Providing technical support for over 1,700 industrial sites.
- Certify 280 companies to ISO 50 001.
- Conduct energy mix opportunity studies for 700 sites.
- Provide 100 coaching sessions to accelerate investment projects.
- Develop investment strategies and trajectories for 600 industrial groups.
- Animation and Mobilization :
- Continue and expand cross-functional actions to achieve the objectives of the previous axes.
Description of Eligible Projects
Projects eligible for funding under the Industry Pact cover a variety of studies and initiatives, including the following:
- Low-carbon energy mix opportunity study :
- Analysis of decarbonation solutions compatible with the industrial process.
- Building a short- and long-term decarbonization roadmap.
- Low-carbon investment strategy and trajectory :
- Step-by-step ACT support to define a decarbonization strategy and action plan.
- Development of low-carbon investment trajectories to prioritize energy investments.
- ACT Evaluation :
- Assessment of the alignment of the company's strategy with a decarbonization trajectory adapted to its sector.
- Support for low-carbon investment projects :
- Customized assistance in defining financing methods and analyzing the technical and economic risks of investment projects.
Conditions of Eligibility
To be eligible for Pacte Industrie funding, projects must meet several criteria:
- The project must be submitted by an organization with a SIRET number and belonging to an eligible industrial sector.
- Studies must be carried out by a service provider referenced in the program.
- Studies must comply with specific specifications and must not have begun prior to the application for assistance.
- The project must be completed by June 30, 2026.
Financing arrangements
The grants are awarded in the form of subsidies, with rates varying according to the size of the company and the type of study:
- Energy mix opportunity study Up to 80 % for VSEs, 70 % for SMEs, and 60 % for large companies, with a ceiling of €10,000.
- Low-carbon investment strategy and trajectory Up to €50,000, depending on the combination of shutters.
- ACT Evaluation Up to €5,000.
The ACT Method Step by Step: 5 Steps to a Low-Carbon Transition
The transition to a low-carbon economy is a complex process that requires careful planning and total commitment on the part of the company. The ACT Step by Step method offers a structured five-step framework to guide companies through the decarbonization process. The ACT method is included in the industry pact.
Step 1: Current situation
The aim of this first stage is to carry out a self-diagnosis of the company's initial maturity in terms of decarbonization strategy and practices. This involves assessing the company's greenhouse gas emissions, identifying the main sources of these emissions, and understanding current sustainability practices. This step usually takes from a week to a month, depending on the size and complexity of the company.
Stage 2: Issues and challenges
Once the current situation has been assessed, the next step is to inform the Board of Directors of the company's carbon challenges through the results of a relevant strategy and performance analysis. This analysis helps to determine the main decarbonization challenges facing the company, and to identify opportunities for improvement. This stage can take from one to three months to complete.
Step 3: Vision
The third stage of the ACT Step by Step method consists in building a collective vision of the company's journey towards a low-carbon world. This involves involving internal and external stakeholders in the process of thinking through and creating a shared vision of the company's future. This stage can last from two to six weeks, depending on the complexity of the vision and the level of stakeholder commitment.
Stage 4: New strategy
Once the vision has been established, the next step is to commit to a detailed strategic decarbonization plan, including carbon performance targets. This involves defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) objectives to guide the company's future decarbonization actions. This step can take from one to three months to complete.
Step 5: Action plan
The final step of the ACT Step by Step method is to convert the detailed strategic plan into concrete actions. This involves defining a specific action plan, with clear milestones, assigned responsibilities and precise deadlines. The action plan must be aligned with the company's decarbonization objectives and integrated into its day-to-day activities. This stage can take from four months to a year to complete, depending on the complexity of the actions to be implemented.
Our support services
- Energy and Environmental Audit :
- Comprehensive audits to identify opportunities for energy improvement and CO2 emissions reduction.
- Detailed analysis of energy consumption and industrial processes to determine the most effective actions.
- Awareness and Training :
- Organization of training sessions on the challenges of the energy transition for managers, technicians and operators.
- Development of specific skills for Energy Representatives to ensure implementation of best practices within the company.
- Technical support :
- Assistance in carrying out opportunity studies for a low-carbon energy mix.
- Development of tailor-made decarbonization strategies, including investment trajectories adapted to the specific features of each industrial site.
- Support in obtaining ISO 50 001 certification, ensuring optimum energy management.
- Investment Project Management :
- Advice and coaching on defining and implementing low-carbon investment projects.
- Analysis of technical and economic risks and of the most appropriate financing methods.
- Project monitoring and evaluation to ensure long-term success and profitability.
- Steering the Energy Transition :
- Development of roadmaps and action plans to achieve decarbonization objectives.
- Implementation of energy performance monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure continuous improvement.
Why choose Phishia?
- Multidisciplinary expertise Phishia brings together experts in cybersecurity, sustainability and industrial engineering, offering a comprehensive and coherent approach to corporate energy transition.
- Custom Solutions Every company is unique. Phishia offers tailor-made solutions adapted to the specific needs of each customer, guaranteeing optimal results.
- Ongoing support From the initial audit to project implementation and follow-up, Phishia is with its customers every step of the way, ensuring constant support and rapid adaptation to market and technological developments.
- Commitment to Sustainability By integrating sustainable and responsible practices, Phishia helps companies not only to improve their energy efficiency, but also to strengthen their brand image and social responsibility.
