Large companies invest for the climate with concrete projects
Large companies invest for the climate with concrete projects
A variety of projects implemented by AFEP large member companies to reduce their carbon footprint
Through their action and driving power, large companies represent a major lever for providing concrete solutions that contribute to the challenge of climate neutrality.
The Ambition 4 Climate initiative illustrates, through concrete projects, the mobilisation of AFEP’s large member companies to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout their value chains. These projects are presented with factual data and figures and show the variety of recent investment decisions with a strong potential for reproducibility. Given their characteristics, they mobilise many players and encourage the diffusion of the climate ambition among their suppliers, customers, and partners.
Press Communiqué – July 2021 : 114 low carbon project implemented by 64 companies
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Recovery of biogas from its waste landfills Biomethane injected into the natural gas distribution network
With WAGABOX® technology, Veolia recovers the methane produced by the degradation of organic waste at landfill sites and injects it directly into the…
PUR Project : an Agroforestry Project
Sucden is developing a community-based agroforestry project in Côte d’Ivoire with a cooperative of cocoa farmers. The goal of the project is to plant 40,000 trees over two years with 400 farmers. The main objective of the project…
Non Melting energy project
In 2018, Verallia initiated a process to identify and activate levers for reducing the energy consumption of the industrial processes implemented at its sites (excluding melting). Identify and activate levers for reducing…
BIOPHALT, a high-performance plant-based asphalt Developed by Eiffage Route and Tested by APRR on the A40 motorway
Eiffage has developed a plant-based asphalt composed of a bio-sourced binde, derived from…
100% of 27 French sites with LED lighting by 2022
Valeo is replacing its industrial and office lighting at all its French sites with LED lighting, enabling it to reduce these sites’ electricity consumption and…
The GREENFLOOR ventilated concrete slab: a new-generation HVAC system
The Greenfloor solution deployed by Vinci Energies’ subsidiary I.C. Entreprise reduces the amount of energy used to regulate the temperature of buildings.
ZEROe (Zero Emission Aircraft)
Airbus unveiled three ZEROe commercial aircraft concepts which aims to enter the market at the latest in 2035. Each of these concepts represents a different approach to achieving “Zero emission”…
KEnI Project Digitalization for decarbonization
One of the key priorities of Roquette’s Sustainable Development approach is the reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Deployed globally, this project aims to improve…
Delivering L’Oréal products by electric bicycle
To improve air quality and reduce its carbon footprint in urban areas, L’Oréal has launched the Green Last Mile (GLAM) project, proposing delivery solutions for its products using an active and sustainable means of transport.
48V technology: the affordable electromobility
Valéo is launching a new generation of 48V electric motors, a key solution for the affordable electrification of urban mobility. This new technology aims to support the…
The development of classification rules for ships using decarbonized fuels and new propulsion systems
The use of decarbonized fuels produced from renewable energy and of alternative propulsion systems bring new challenges to demonstrate..
Installation of a photovoltaic shade
To reduce the carbon footprint of its La Balme site and decarbonize the energy used, bioMérieux has installed a photovoltaic shade on the parking lots. This will enable it to produce 20% of its own energy.
Energy decarbonisation
The project aims to reduce the share of fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) in the energy mix of the company or its stakeholders.
Energy efficiency improvement
The project aims to improve the energy performance of its activities or those of its stakeholders, i.e. to reduce energy consumption for the same service provided.
Improvement of non-energy resource efficiency
The project reduces the consumption of "material or living" resources (but whose carbon intensity is significant given their need to be transformed by energy-consuming processes) of the company or its stakeholders for an identical service.
Sobriety in energy and non-energy resources
The project aims to reduce the consumption of energy or non-energy resources (but whose carbon intensity is significant) of the company or its stakeholders by changing uses or behaviour. In the end, the "service provided" is not identical; it is adjusted to a lower need.
Emission absorption
The project increases carbon sinks that sequester carbon originally stored in the atmosphere. The project can also use the carbon dioxide in an industrial process. These “negative emissions” represent an absolute and actual flow of carbon removed from the atmosphere.
Financing of low-carbon issuers or disinvestment from carbon assets
The project reduces the carbon footprint of the company's investment portfolio by financing issuers with low-carbon activities and projects or, conversely, by disinvesting carbon assets.
Reduction of other greenhouse gases
The project aims to reduce, avoid or capture the emission of one or more greenhouse gases, other than carbon dioxide (CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC, SF6).
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Curve 24,000 m2 of office space in wood structure
With a surface area of 24,000 m2, Curve is one of the largest wooden buildings ever made in France. Delivered in September 2020 and occupied by the ARS (Regional Health Agency), this particularly exemplary…
48V technology: the affordable electromobility
Valéo is launching a new generation of 48V electric motors, a key solution for the affordable electrification of urban mobility. This new technology aims to support the…
Installation of a lighting management system for the facades and windows of 10 stores
In order to reduce the GHG emissions of 10 of its Asian stores, Louis Vuitton has set up a system for controlling electricity consumption…
Delivering L’Oréal products by electric bicycle
To improve air quality and reduce its carbon footprint in urban areas, L’Oréal has launched the Green Last Mile (GLAM) project, proposing delivery solutions for its products using an active and sustainable means of transport.
Supporting the transition to sustainable transports
Edenred develops solutions to encourage employees to opt for a clever mobility with a lower impact on the environment. With its specific mobility solutions, Edenred optimizes employees commutes …
Installation of a tri-generation plant
In order to stop gas consumption on its production site in Lentzweiler (Luxembourg), Tarkett has the project to install by 2024 a tri-generation plant on its site which will stop…
Installation of solar panels in Arevalo
Plastic Omnium launches a pilot project to reduce the carbon footprint of its Arevalo plant in Spain by installing photovoltaic panels on its roofs. To contribute to Plastic Omnium’s goal of reducing…
Installing a biomethanisation and cogeneration unit
To reduce the carbon footprint of its Libramont factory’s activities, L’Oréal has funded the installation of a biomethanisation unit next to the factory, enabling it to become energy self-sufficient
Installation of light columns to limit energy consumption
Because plastic injection is the most electricity-intensive phase of production, Plastic Omnium has implemented visual management systems (light columns) to optimize its electricity consumption.
WasteWatch Programme Reducing food waste by 50% through connected scales
To reduce food waste by 50% on operated food sites, Sodexo has put in place the WasteWatch programme.Thanks to connected scales, the data collection of food waste…
Reforestation and ecological restoration of areas impacted by gold mining
In French Guiana, Kering is 100% revegetating alluvial gold mine sites. Through this project, the Kering Group wishes to go beyond French regulations which impose only 30% reforestation..
T2 Energy Transition Fund
The T2 Energy Transition development capital fund offers financial products aimed at financing SMEs offering solutions to improve energy efficiency, promote the development of renewable energy…
Décarbonation de l’énergie
Le projet vise à réduire la part des énergies fossiles (charbon, pétrole, gaz naturel) dans le mix énergétique de l’entreprise ou de ses parties prenantes.
Amélioration de l’efficacité énergétique
Le projet vise à améliorer la performance énergétique de ses activités ou de celles de ses parties prenantes, c’est-à-dire réduire la consommation d’énergie pour un service rendu identique.
Amélioration de l’efficacité en ressources non-énergétiques
Le projet réduit la consommation de ressources « matérielles ou issues du vivant » (mais dont l’intensité carbone est non-négligeable compte tenu de leur besoin de transformation par des processus consommant de l’énergie) de l’entreprise ou de ses parties prenantes pour un service rendu identique.
Sobriété énergétique et en ressources non-énergétiques
Le projet vise à réduire la consommation d’énergie ou de ressources non-énergétiques (mais dont l’intensité carbone est non-négligeable) de l’entreprise ou de ses parties prenantes par une modification des usages ou des comportements. In fine, le « service rendu » n’est pas identique ; il est ajusté à un besoin moins élevé.
Absorption d’émissions
Le projet augmente les puits de carbone qui permettent de séquestrer du carbone initialement stocké dans l’atmosphère. Le projet peut également utiliser le dioxyde de carbone dans un processus industriel. Ces « émissions négatives » représentent un flux absolu, réel, de carbone retiré de l’atmosphère.
Financement d’émetteurs bas-carbone ou désinvestissement d’actifs carbonés
Le projet réduit l’empreinte carbone du portefeuille d’investissement de l’entreprise par le financement d’émetteurs aux activités et projets réputés bas-carbone ou, au contraire, par le désinvestissement d’actifs carbonés.
Réduction des autres gaz à effet de serre
Le projet vise à réduire, éviter ou capter l’émission d’un ou plusieurs gaz à effet de serre, autre(s) que le dioxyde de carbone (CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC, SF6).
