Why make a Carbon footprint ?
Carrying out a Bilan Carbone is an essential step for any company wishing to reduce its environmental impact. By identifying and quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of your activities, you can develop effective strategies to reduce them, improve your energy efficiency and meet the growing expectations of stakeholders in terms of sustainability.
Available aids and subsidies
Several subsidy schemes are available to support companies in carrying out their Bilan Carbone. These financial aids facilitate commitment to sustainable practices by reducing the costs associated with assessing and reducing GHG emissions.
1. Springboard for the Ecological Transition of SMEs
The program Springboard for the Ecological Transition of SMEs, proposed by ADEME, offers specific assistance for carrying out a Bilan Carbone. Here are the main elements of this program:
- Amount of assistance : Up to €15,000 to develop a decarbonization strategy using the ACT (Assessing low Carbon Transition) approach.
- Eligibility requirements : The company must carry out a self-diagnosis of its maturity in terms of decarbonization strategy and practices, and commit to a concrete action plan.
- Funded milestones : The stages of the ACT process, including assessment of the emissions reduction strategy, construction of a collective vision, and implementation of a detailed strategic plan.
2. Help from Bpifrance
Bpifrance also offers support for environmental diagnostics, including the Bilan Carbone :
- Amount of assistance : Up to 70% of costs for studies and diagnostics, with a ceiling that varies according to the size of the company.
- Types of diagnosis eligible : Assessment of GHG emissions reduction strategy, process analysis for waste prevention, and implementation of eco-design practices.
3. Industry Pact
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.
Application process
To benefit from these subsidies, follow these general steps:
- Contact the relevant bodies: Contact ADEME and Bpifrance for detailed information on eligibility criteria and the documents required.
- Prepare your application: Gather the required information, including a description of your activities, a justification of your carbon footprint requirements, and a provisional action plan.
- Submit your application: Send your complete file to the agencies for evaluation. Be sure to respect the deadlines and procedures specific to each program.
Advantages of subsidies for Carbon Footprinting
- Cost reduction: Financial aid considerably reduces the initial cost of carrying out a Bilan Carbone.
- Technical expertise: Access to diagnostics and studies carried out by experts in sustainability and GHG emissions management.
- Environmental commitment: Enhanced brand image and regulatory compliance through recognized sustainable practices.
Carrying out your Carbon Footprint
Carrying out a Bilan Carbone is a strategic investment for any company committed to environmental responsibility. Subsidies available through the Tremplin pour la Transition Écologique des PME program and grants from Bpifrance offer invaluable financial support to help you in this process. Get involved today, and take advantage of these grants to build a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly future.
The ACT Method Step by Step: 5 Steps to a Low-Carbon Transition
The transition to a low-carbon economy is a complex process requiring 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.
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.
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