Bridge, Europe's leading Open-Banking platform, earns its first badge towards its Net Zero trajectory!

Bridge carries out its carbon footprint with Greenly!

Bridge - Carbon Footprint Greenly

With Greenly, we support the energy transition and will be able to monitor our carbon emissions by integrating our own technology, enriched by the impact measurement developed by Greenly.

<h2>Background & Objectives 🔍</h2><p>Bridge enables payments to be initiated, aggregated, standardised and enriched with financial data in a secure manner. In short, Bridge is developing with its customers a new financial ecosystem in Europe: more open, more innovative and more efficient. Connected to more than 200 financial institutions in Europe, Bridge has been successfully serving the Bankin' application since 2011 and its 5.3 million individual and business users, making its algorithms and payment services among the best performing on the market. It is a very simple solution to integrate and meets all banking security standards</p><div class="container_img"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6232f79b68d15d3d9b69c096/62399af4bbd6e28fc1524b3f_61faabbb8f7176e057620d40_jason-goodman-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-p-1600%20(1).jpg" loading="lazy" /></div><h2>ITV - Why did you carry out a GHG assessment? 🤔</h2><p>The energy transition is a major issue that we have wanted to get involved in for some time. As a company, we wanted to take a stand and be a player in this commitment by reducing our carbon footprint. Of course, our business is 100% digital, but we wanted to take a big step towards the energy transition by choosing a low-carbon strategy</p><h2><strong>Why Greenly? 🌱</strong></h2><p>Bridge chose Greenly to make its greenhouse gas emissions assessment easy. In addition, thanks to Greenly, Bridge joins the Climate Act, alongside nearly 200 tech nuggets, which are committed to the energy transition.</p><p>We are working in partnership with Greenly and we are making our open banking technology available to consolidate and enrich the measurement of the energy impact of French and European companies. For companies wishing to measure their carbon impact, the process will be simple. In addition to the accounting export files, this company will be able to synchronise its bank accounts in a secure way, thanks to Bridge Aggregation via an optimised, secure and DSP2 certified path.</p><p>Greenly will then be able to process this bank data to measure the carbon impact of each transaction. It's an automatic and extremely easy process that allows Greenly to provide a simple login experience for businesses.</p><p>With Greenly, we support the energy transition and will be able to track our carbon emissions by integrating our own technology, enhanced with the impact measurement developed by Greenly. We are committed to and actively support the ecological awareness of companies.</p><p>‍</p><h2>Bridge wants to reduce its emissions 📉</h2><p>We want to strengthen our partnership by continuing to make our technology available to Greenly. We are continually improving our technologies and algorithms and we want them to contribute to the environmental awareness of companies. As we improve our products, we will make them directly available to Greenly to actively participate in the energy transition. Internally, we also train and educate our employees on carbon emissions through interactive quizzes and challenges.</p><h2></h2>

A deep dive into how 48forty Solutions enhanced sustainability and financial performance by leveraging Greenly’s Climate Suite.

How 48forty Solutions Maximized ROI with Greenly’s Climate Suite

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Today, Upsun is proud to announce the completion of their 2024 carbon assessment with Greenly. This marks a huge step in significantly improving carbon emission for our customers, reducing their digital carbon footprint and supporting our joined efforts towards Net Zero!

Upsun (ex-Platform.sh) carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly!

Discover how Upsun (ex-Platform.sh)  partnered with Greenly to reduce its digital carbon footprint and enhance sustainability efforts across its operations.

Upsun (ex-Platform.sh) Reduces Its Carbon Footprint !

We've decided to commit to fighting climate change, and to reduce CO2 emissions. To do this, we've decided to act, and act quickly. We believe we provide instant long-term benefits to our customers, drastically reducing their digital carbon footprint. We're continuing to work closely with our clients, partners and ecosystem to consolidate our approach and reassert our deep commitment to the environment. 

Upsun is the cloud platform engineered to simplify building, managing, and scaling your websites and applications. Whether you have one application or one thousand, our Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) empowers your developers to take the load off of infrastructure management, and allow us to do the heavy lifting for you. No training required. Test fearlessly with instantly cloned environments, deploy with confidence knowing your application will work as it should from the start, and manage your infrastructure from one, unified, secure platform. 

We are dedicated to reducing the effects of our activity on the environment and through our greener hosting MODE strategy, we’re making that a reality. As a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), we help our clients minimize the environmental impact of their applications by hosting them in the cloud, but for us, greener hosting doesn’t stop there. Through the four phases of our MODE strategy - measure, optimize, deploy, and educate - we help reduce impact further. We are utilizing accurate certified third-party carbon auditing, high-density computing and application optimization, location-based hosting, and consistent investment in research and development. You don’t need another server, we just need to optimize what we have.  

2024 results show a +1% increase in absolute from 2023: 

Scope 3 for the Cloud:      1418.4 tCO2eq 

Scope 3 for Upsuners:   1050.6  tCO2eq 

Methodological update for cloud emissions *

Since 2020, Upsunhas been calculating its direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2025, Upsun collaborated with Greenly to develop a new methodological approach, enhancing the way it calculates cloud emissions for its customers. As a multicloud platform, Upsun aimed to create a reporting system that is agnostic to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and based on location-specific carbon intensity data, addressing the inconsistencies in CSP reporting. Although carbon footprinting is an evolving process, our teams are dedicated to improving the accuracy of these calculations. The emissions data for 2024 and 2023 have been updated accordingly, and any significant updates will be communicated to customers who request this information.

This methodology is based on the continuous work of Greenly, One byte model, Cloudcarbonfootprint and Boavitza. 

For further information,  please  reach out to esg@platform.sh.


Total for cloud computing (for customer): 1223 tCO2eq/year

*Other = Licences, monitoring and security services,, etc


2024 results show a +1% increase in absolute from 2023

In 2025, the cloud carbon footprinting methodology was updated, which does not allow year-on-year comparison beyond 2023. 

Scope 3 for the Cloud:    1487  tCO2eq

Total for cloud computing (clients): 1487 tCO2eq/year 


*Other =  Licenses, monitoring and security services etc.

When MMA general agents Stéphane MASSARDIER & Hervé VISINI contacted Greenly, their objective was to carry out a simple GHG assessment, to evaluate the part that digital technology could play in the carbon footprint, to commit themselves and their ecosystem. Today, MMA general agents Stéphane MASSARDIER & Hervé VISINI have earned their first badge towards their Net Zero trajectory!

MMA Assurances conducts its GHG assessment

MMA agents Stéphane Massardier & Hervé Visini started with a simple GHG assessment. Today, they’ve earned their first badge on the path to Net Zero!

MMA Assurances Carbon Footprint

<h2>Background & Objectives 🔍</h2><p>As MMA General Agents, we are independent business owners who act as intermediaries for MMA in marketing its entire insurance offer.</p><p>Above all, we are experienced professionals in insurance risk, for individuals, professionals and companies. This expertise, combined with a strong local presence, makes us the ideal partner to advise you and develop a lasting partnership with you.</p><div class="container_img"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6232f79b68d15d3d9b69c096/624e9e7f137f7e6543c1abd9_MMA%20MS%20AdobeStock_315678002%20-%20Monkey%20Business%20431287.jpeg" loading="lazy" /></div><h2>ITV - Why did you carry out a GHG assessment? 🤔</h2><p>In order to reduce our GHG emissions, it is essential to be able to measure them beforehand. This is why we decided to calculate our carbon footprint with Greenly. This allowed us to better structure our environmental policy and to draw up an action plan to reduce our emissions in the long term.</p><h1>Why Greenly? 🌱</h1><p>The measurement solution proposed by Greenly is simple and intuitive. In addition, it is a recognised solution in the market and has been awarded the French Tech Green 2020 label. This is why we wanted to work with Greenly.</p><h2>An update on the carbon footprint of our MMA branches 📊</h2><p>MMA's carbon footprint takes into account not only direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 &amp; 2) but also indirect emissions caused by service providers and services used by the company (Scope 3). Adding up all the emissions, MMA had a footprint of 62t CO2e in 2021.</p><div class="container_img"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6232f79b68d15d3d9b69c096/624e9e84c64ca62fa8b634d6_capital-deces-mma.jpg" loading="lazy" /></div><h2>Stéphane & Hervé want to reduce their emissions</h2><p>The definition of the action plan is underway. To achieve our objective, we intend to involve managers for each major emission item. We will therefore endeavour to define together, with the departments concerned, the possible and impactful reduction actions, while respecting the 2021 development and growth objectives that have been defined.</p><div class="container_img"><img src="" loading="lazy" /></div>

This report acts as an example of a Greenly Architecture Carbon Footprint Report!

Architecture - Carbon Footprint - Greenly

What can you tell us about your company? 🔍 

Forest is London's most sustainable and affordable shared e-bike service.  Our mission is clear – shift commuters away from more intensive carbon-emitting transport modes to create a cleaner, more sustainable city. 

We operate a shared e-bike service that makes cycling more affordable and sustainable. Users enjoy 10 minutes of free cycling daily by engaging with ads within the app. Notably, our operations are fully electric, powered by renewable energy, and hold a B Corp certification.

Sustainability is at the heart of Forest's mission. As we scale it is crucial we have carbon reporting partners who can provide us the level of support we need to keep us on track for sustainable, responsible and considerate growth

Why did you decide to carry out a GHG assessment? 🤔

Previous to Greenly, we initially relied on open-source data for our carbon calculations. However, as we scaled, we looked to externalize our carbon footprint and sought Greenly's expertise. Having our carbon footprint report conducted by a third party ensured that we were keeping in line with greenhouse gas protocol and not over-inflating or under-inflating carbon emissions calculations.   Indeed, this level of GHG assessment reassures us that we are measuring our CO2 figures as accurately as possible whilst also following best practice for reducing emissions in our supply chain and other Scope 3 areas.

We want to ensure that as we grow we are able to retain our position as the most sustainable shared e-bike service.

Having reviewed a number of tools, Greenly seemed to have the most solid methodology and approach for measuring Scope 3, where the lion's share of our emissions originate. We really liked the interface and the support of the account managers at Greenly at every step of the process.

Ultimately, it was a combination of three things: Greenly’s experience in our sector, its reasonable pricing and their intuitive platform that aligns with our lean team.

Greenly's platform provided us with a comprehensive and straightforward data collection process. This was a significant shift from open-source data, since we weren’t able to scrutinize every single purchase we ever made. We also liked the way the results are graphically laid out. You can start to get a real feel for where your emissions are coming from and directly know the next steps for reducing our carbon footprint.

What were the outcomes of the Carbon Footprint report? 📊

Our carbon assessment showed that our total emissions in 2022 were 2260 tCO2e. Our main emission posts were Assets (71.6%), Services Purchase (13%) and Freight (4.9%). 

A fascinating finding was the impact air freight has on our total figure.  Although only a small portion of our hardware was sent by air freight last year, the impact that this had on our CO2 emissions was significant! This certainly highlighted the importance of sea freight over air freight. 

The rest of the report wasn’t so surprising, given that our business operations grew hugely in the last year. When we looked at the categorization, the hardware as a proportion went from 90 percent of our emissions to about 70. But that was the only real sway. A lot of other areas, for example, like office technology, for example, or commuting, stayed pretty much the same as a proportion of the overall figure. 

The main one action plan recommended by Greenly, and that we have already started implementing it, was buying secondhand but unused assets. This doesn't reduce our total emissions, but it allows us to have avoided emissions. 

The second reduction item that is coming this year is our work with our suppliers. Our relationship with Greenly is going to facilitate making that process a lot easier and getting our suppliers to reduce their emissions as well.

The last one goes back to air freight and avoiding it as much as possible.

For the emissions we cannot reduce, we are investing in a project with The Great Reserve, who protect giant sequoia trees which are now becoming endangered in North America. The project plants groves in the UK, on land that has already been felled. This UK-based initiative emphasizes long-term care for trees, adding a tangible dimension to our offsetting efforts.

How was the Carbon Footprint perceived by your team?

The Forest team received the carbon footprint report positively. The survey sparked interest in food consumption's impact on emissions, reflecting our commitment to understanding and improving our environmental footprint. I think it is important that we set a positive example as a company. 

What would you say to a company that's hesitant to embark on their first carbon footprint? 

We would advise companies who are hesitant about embarking on their first carbon footprint assessment that incremental improvements are key, and perfection should not be the goal. Procrastination only delays the journey towards sustainability, and taking the first step allows for continuous adaptation and gradual improvements over time.

With Greenly as our partner, Forest is poised for continued growth, making strides towards a more sustainable, responsible, and considerate future for shared e-bike services in London!

This case study shares how Energy Vault leveraged Greenly’s Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) to optimize the sustainability of its B-VAULT™ energy storage system, enhancing supplier relationships, product design, and ESG leadership.

How Energy Vault Optimized Sustainability Insights with Greenly's Life Cycle Analyses

Energy Vault leveraged Greenly’s Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) to optimize the sustainability of its B-VAULT™ energy storage system, enhancing supplier relationships, product design, and ESG leadership.

Today, we are proud to announce that we have finalized a complete audit with Greenly!

Maison Denis carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly

Maison Denis evaluates its carbon footprint, including Scope 3 emissions, across 13 entities, aiming for net-zero by 2040 through targeted actions.

Maison Denis Assesses Carbon Footprint

Maison Denis boasts a rich history spanning over 160 years, underlining its status as a well-established company with a legacy upheld by successive generations of the founding family. Focusing on the food and beverage sector, Denis Asia Pacific serves as the operational headquarters, spearheading sustainability efforts within the group. Noteworthy investments in production and logistics, including in Solar Photovoltaic Systems, energy-efficient equipment, and Green Building certifications, highlight Maison Denis' commitment to innovation and sustainability.

ESG Manager - Maison Denis - Denis Asia Pacific

Embarking on the sustainability journey may seem daunting, but the first step is crucial: measure your impact. Just as you wouldn’t embark on a weight loss journey without a scale, you can’t effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions without knowing where they stand. It’s not as daunting as it seems—start small, take it step by step, and remember, it’s possible for everyone to make a difference.

Maison Denis' dedication to combatting climate change is evident through its internal efforts in calculating and mitigating Scope 1 and 2 emissions. However, recognizing the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which often constitute a significant portion of overall emissions, the group sought assistance from Greenly for a comprehensive carbon assessment. Despite no regulatory obligation, Maison Denis voluntarily engaged with Greenly to gain insights into its carbon footprint, emphasizing a proactive approach towards sustainability.

The decision to select Greenly was taken following a thorough evaluation process of several service providers offering similar solutions. We conducted then a satisfactory pilot project with one of our companies based in Singapore. It convinced us to deploy the greenhouse gas assessment to 13 of our entities.

We were interested in the simplicity in apprehending and calculating Scope 3 emissions. Greenly's solution lies in its ability to harness financial data to streamline the complex process of emissions calculation. This capability is designed to simplify calculation workflows.

During the course of our collaboration, Greenly demonstrated availability and responsiveness. Regular meetings ensured that our project remained on track, fostering open communication and mutual understanding. Greenly understood our unique operational constraints, tailoring their approach to suit our specific needs rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all strategy. This adaptability helps in ensuring a seamless experience. They also appear to be committed to continuous improvement by soliciting feedback and looking for ways to enhance the system.

While our expectations were generally aligned with the results provided by Greenly for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, delving into Scope 3 emissions opened a new level of insight and understanding. We approached the findings with a positive outlook, viewing them as validation of our ongoing efforts towards sustainability. It was gratifying to see that the products we offer inherently possess a low carbon footprint, reflecting our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. This reaffirmed our belief that we are moving in the right direction. 

We did not expect the relatively low impact of transportation on our overall emissions profile. Given our status as an international company with products distributed across various countries, we anticipated transportation to constitute a more significant portion of our carbon footprint. However, our reliance on long shelf-life products, such as canned and sterilized pouches transported mainly by sea freight, mitigated this impact. This realization underscored the importance of considering the entire product lifecycle in assessing emissions.

Another noteworthy observation was the significant contribution of packaging to our emissions profile. While not entirely unexpected, it served as a reminder of the need to continually improve our packaging practices. We are actively engaged in efforts to reduce packaging weight, enhance recyclability, and incorporate more recycled materials while keeping as the utmost priority the highest standard of food preservation and safety.

As we now have a comprehensive view of our emissions across all scopes, our focus is on developing a robust long-term roadmap to achieve our sustainability objectives.  While acknowledging the nuances surrounding terminologies such as “carbon neutrality” and “net-zero”, we are committed to making tangible progress in reducing our emissions. Our goal, aligned with the principles of net-zero emissions, is to achieve net zero by 2040. We are proud of the transparency we maintain regarding our emissions profile and are eager to share our progress with stakeholders through various channels, including our ESG reports.

In addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, our primary focus lies in optimizing energy consumption, particularly in electricity and fuel usage. We have dedicated resources to actively explore energy-saving measures, including potential upgrades to our factory’s machinery. Also, our internal communication efforts extend to engaging employees in our sustainability journey through initiatives such as EHS weeks and Climate Fresk. Regarding Scope 3 emissions, our strategy centers on engaging with our suppliers to drive collective action towards emissions reduction. While recognizing the challenges posed by our diverse supplier base, we are committed to fostering collaboration and encouraging adherence to sustainability standards. We are confident that legal, economic and technical contexts should soon evolve faster.

Maison Denis’ partnership with Greenly exemplifies its commitment to sustainability, showcasing a proactive approach to addressing environmental challenges. By leveraging data-driven insights and engaging stakeholders, the group aims to achieve its sustainability goals while inspiring others to join the journey towards a greener and more responsible future.

Corapak carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly

Discover how Corapak, a sustainable packaging company, measured and reduced its carbon footprint using Greenly's platform.

Corapak Achieves Carbon Footprint Transparency

Corapak Corporation is a sustainable packaging company that specializes in providing eco-friendly packaging solutions for businesses. Our goal is to make sustainable living accessible to everyone. We curate a renewable and trustworthy environment for businesses, supporting their desire to live better. 

At Corapak, we believe in minimizing the environmental impact of packaging by using eco-friendly materials. We take strides to minimize non-compostable packaging, working towards a healthier and cleaner lifestyle for all of us. However, we can't do it alone. 

Our mission begins with you, the business. Our idea-to-reality experience includes exceptional quality of eco-friendly material, and attentive customer care to help bring your dream sustainable packaging to reality.

Advancing our sustainability efforts is a point of pride for Corapak. We're actively measuring, reducing, and reporting on emissions. The attainment of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications reaffirms our dedication to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety, fostering trust with our customers. 

At Corapak, sustainability is more than just an objective; it's a core value ingrained in every facet of our operations. From ensuring customer satisfaction to promoting employee well-being and upholding environmental stewardship, we prioritize sustainable practices throughout our organization.

Quality: Fulfilling customer and other applicable requirements by continuously using innovative technology, providing our customers with excellent services, and exceeding our customer’s demands. 

Safety and Well-being: Providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health to our employees and any interested parties who may be affected by our activities. 

Environmental Responsibility: Protecting the environment and complying with our environmental obligations, either legal or voluntarily. 

Through active engagement and collaboration with our employees, our goal is to eliminate hazards and reduce risks by fulfilling all legal and other requirements and continually improving our Management System by setting and meeting OH&S, environmental and Quality objectives.

We decided to carry out a GHG assessment because we recognize the significant role enterprises play in global carbon emissions. Corapak is proud to take this crucial step in our climate journey. Collaborating closely with Greenly, we are committed to accurately measuring, sustainably reducing, intelligently contributing, and transparently reporting our progress - all aimed at creating a healthier planet.

We selected Greenly for its user-friendly interface and expertise in managing carbon and climate data. Their experience in highly regulated jurisdictions aligns with our needs for accurate reporting. We appreciate the simplicity Greenly brings to the process.

After carefully assessing our emission results, we've taken proactive steps to address our environmental impact through the following action plans: 

🌍 Climate Training Sessions: We're excited to announce that we now provide regular climate training sessions via the Greenly platform, scheduled once a month. These sessions aim to increase awareness and understanding of climate-related issues among our team members. 

♻️ Sustainable Procurement: We're committed to prioritizing the procurement of renewable materials in our supply chain. By ensuring that our purchases align with sustainable practices, we're taking tangible steps towards minimizing our environmental footprint and promoting responsible resource management. These initiatives are integral to our overarching goal of creating a sustainable future and fostering a healthier planet for current and future generations. 

By proactively addressing environmental challenges and embracing sustainable practices, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on both our organization and the world around us.

Today, we are proud to announce that we have finalized a complete audit with Greenly in order to take concrete climate action and limit our identified emissions!

Forest carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly

Discover how Forest, London's sustainable e-bike service, assessed its 2022 carbon footprint and implemented reduction strategies.

Forest Reduces Its Carbon Footprint With Us !

Eiffel Investment Group chooses Greenly to reduce its portfolio emissions. This independent management company specialising in corporate finance has completed its carbon assessment and earned its first badge in its Net Zero trajectory!

Eiffel Investment Group participates in efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with Greenly

Discover how a leading investment firm leverages carbon assessments to enhance sustainability and align with Net Zero goals.

Reducing Portfolio Emissions in Corporate Finance

Head of Equity Management at Eiffel Investment Group

We place the social and environmental impact of our investments on society at the heart of our investment philosophy.

<h2>ITV - Background & Objectives 🔍</h2><p>Eiffel Investment Group is an independent asset management company specialising in corporate finance. Eiffel's ambition is to support the companies it finances in major transitions, whether economic, social or environmental. To this end, we have just introduced an Eiffel pack. This pack aims to support companies in their major social and environmental transitions. One of the components of this pack is precisely to offer companies a greenhouse gas emissions assessment, so that they can become aware of their impact and draw up an action plan to reduce this impact on the environment.</p><p>‍</p><div class="container_img"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6232f79b68d15d3d9b69c096/6241b6bbe87b1e53cdaa6c1a_61faac5fd6f552d0f8a05122_samson-ZGjbiukp_-A-unsplash-1%20(1).jpg" loading="lazy" /></div><h2>Why Greenly?</h2><p>We chose Greenly after testing it, so that we could offer a solution that is pragmatic, that automates a large part of the process and that provides readable information to help companies establish concrete action plans to reduce their carbon footprint.</p><p><br></p><p>‍</p><h2>Eiffel Investment Group's carbon footprint update 📊</h2><p>This carbon assessment confirmed that our emissions were mainly indirect and resulted from our purchases of services and digital emissions.</p><div class="container_img"><img src="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/6232f79b68d15d3d9b69c096/6241b6cbbbdbeeb55e22c80a_61faac966549dabf603bea1f_cynthia-magana-mFPJXEQfb9M-unsplash-p-1080.jpeg" loading="lazy" /></div><h2>Eiffel Investment Group wants to reduce its emissions 📉</h2><p>In concrete terms, we have been able to identify areas for improvement at various levels: implementation of a purchasing policy that takes into account the carbon footprint, raising the awareness of our suppliers about our main emission sources, implementation of a charter of good practices to govern travel and office life (journeys, paper consumption, lighting, waste sorting).</p><div class="container_img"><img src="" loading="lazy" /></div><h2></h2>

"Every meal we eat is an opportunity to vote for the kind of world we want to live in. I’ve always believed that food is more than just sustenance. It's a universal language, a catalyst for community building, and a vehicle for cultural exchange. But beyond that, food is an integral part of our planet's ecosystem. Every bite we take leaves an imprint on the world - for better or worse." Tximista Lizarazu, CEO & Co-Founder at Fraîche.

Discover how Fraîche transforms office dining with sustainable practices, local sourcing, and green logistics to minimize environmental impact.

Fraîche Calculates Their Carbon Footprint with Us !

My name is Tximista Lizarazu, CEO & Co-Founder at Fraîche.

I'm originally from the Basque Country, a region steeped in rich gastronomical traditions. Growing up in the southwest of France with such an environment, I developed a deep respect and fascination for food, its sources, and its potential to build community. This led me to do a business school, move to New York and work in the food industry, and eventually found my own food-tech company.

My journey into sustainability was a natural progression, born out of my concern for the planet and my desire to make a difference. I was deeply troubled by the inefficiencies and environmental toll of the food industry. As I delved deeper, I realized that every meal we eat is an opportunity to vote for the kind of world we want to live in.

We built Fraîche with Julie, and the team with the mission to transform the in-office food experience while making a positive impact on our environment. We're committed to sourcing local and responsible brands, minimizing waste, and promoting a culture of conscious consumption, all that with green logistics. In a nutshell, my love for food, my experiences across the globe, and my commitment to sustainability converged to bring me where I am today - leading a company that nourishes people while nurturing our planet.

What was your inspiration behind Fraîche? And why tackle the climate crisis specifically through the food and beverage industry?

The inspiration for Fraîche came from a combination of my passion for food, my experiences in the NY food business, and my deep concern for the state of our planet. I've always believed that food is more than just sustenance. It's a universal language, a catalyst for community building, and a vehicle for cultural exchange. But beyond that, food is an integral part of our planet's ecosystem. Every bite we take leaves an imprint on the world - for better or worse.

The food and beverage industry is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions (30%). Food at work would be 1/3 of that, so 10% of the total.  It's also a major driver of deforestation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss. At the same time, it's an industry riddled with inefficiencies - from food waste to overproduction. Yet, it's an industry with immense potential for positive change. By transforming how we grow, process, distribute, consume, and waste food, we can significantly reduce our environmental footprint and even help regenerate our planet's ecosystems. That's the power of sustainable food systems, and that's why we chose to tackle the climate crisis through this industry.
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We founded Fraîche to demonstrate that we can enjoy delicious, nourishing food without harming our planet. By reimagining the in-office food experience, we aim to make sustainable eating the default choice - easy, enjoyable, and accessible to all.

Can you explain Fraîche's concept and how it can contribute to addressing the climate crisis?

Our value proposition for offices is clear: through Fraîche, companies gain an affordable, easy-to-implement food service that enhances employee satisfaction while reducing their carbon footprint. Our model, which doesn't require on-site kitchen facilities, makes us an efficient solution, easily scalable for companies of all sizes, and the most convenient solution on the market for employees. Plus, our efforts to educate and engage our consumers turn every meal into an experience – one that fosters awareness and ignites conversations about sustainability:

Green Logistics: We leverage green logistics, using electric cargo bikes for delivering our meals. By delivering to 50-100 people simultaneously, we reduce our carbon emissions per delivery substantially compared to traditional delivery services.

Partnership with Innovative Food Providers: We don’t just source ingredients - we form partnerships with local food businesses committed to sustainability. This way, we can offer diverse, high-quality meals while bolstering the local economy and promoting sustainable food practices.

Zero Food Waste Policy: Our unique model allows us to accurately predict demand and minimize waste, with any unsold meals donated to local charities. This commitment to zero waste extends beyond just feeding our customers – it's about nourishing our community as well.

Commitment to Responsible Packaging: We prioritize compostable packaging and are setting our sights on introducing reusable packaging by 2024. This aligns with our mission of reducing our environmental impact at every stage of the process.

Inspiring Action Through Education and Engagement: We leverage every Fraîche meal as an opportunity for learning and engagement, fostering conversations about our food choices and their wider impact.

Further, we work closely with Greenly to analyze, reduce, and offset our carbon emissions. This holistic approach to sustainability makes us a greener option not just for our consumers but also for the environment.

‍At Fraîche, it's not just about providing food. It's about shaping a greener, more sustainable future for everyone, one meal at a time.

What do you consider to be the key problems in the US current food systems?


1. Unsustainable Agricultural Practices: A large proportion of US agriculture revolves around industrial farming methods that heavily rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This not only degrades the quality of soil but also contributes to water pollution and biodiversity loss. Additionally, industrialized livestock farming has a significant environmental footprint and often overlooks animal welfare.

2. Food Waste: In the US, we face a serious issue with food waste. It's estimated that nearly 40% of the food supply is wasted. This represents an enormous waste of resources, including water, energy, and labor. Additionally, decomposing food waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

3. Nutritional Deficiencies and Health Concerns: Despite having one of the most abundant food supplies in the world, the US struggles with health issues tied to poor nutrition, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. These are often linked to diets high in processed foods and low in fresh produce and whole grains.

4. Lack of Transparency: Many consumers lack a clear understanding of where their food comes from and how it's produced. This disconnect makes it hard for people to make informed decisions about their food choices and the associated impacts on their health and the environment.

5. Inequalities in the Food System: The US food system often reinforces social and economic disparities. Farmers and food industry workers often work in challenging conditions for low pay. Moreover, access to fresh, nutritious food is not equal, leading to "food deserts" in lower-income communities.

At Fraîche, we're committed to addressing some of these challenges through more transparency, reduction of food waste, support of local / sustainable food businesses, and making wholesome, delicious meals more accessible. Our aim is to drive a significant shift in our food system, making it more sustainable, and health-focused.

What have been some of the most valuable lessons you've learned along the way, and how have they shaped your approach to creating a positive impact through food and consumption?

1. Impact Takes Time: One of the most valuable lessons I've learned is that meaningful, lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires patience, persistence, and a commitment to long-term goals, despite any short-term obstacles. The impact we're striving to make through Fraîche is substantial, aiming to transform the way businesses and individuals approach food. This transformation won't happen overnight, but every small step we take brings us closer to our vision of a more sustainable and equitable food system.

2. Perfection is a Process: It's important to remember that achieving sustainability is a journey, and it's okay not to be perfect from day one. Mistakes and setbacks are not failures, but opportunities to learn and improve. At Fraîche, we constantly learn, iterate, and innovate, embracing every challenge as a chance to refine our approach and advance our mission.

3. The Power of Community: I've recognized that our most significant influence comes from fostering a community united by a shared vision. By rallying consumers, partners, and employees who are as passionate about sustainable food as we are, we can enact change that extends beyond our individual efforts.

4. Importance of Accessibility: Sustainable options need to be as convenient and appealing as their less-sustainable counterparts to achieve widespread adoption. That's why we prioritize creating a service that not only champions the planet but also delights our customers with its quality and convenience.

5. Transparency Builds Trust: Our customers value honesty, and offering detailed information about our food sources, production methods, and environmental impact fosters trust. This transparency cultivates a strong relationship between Fraîche and our community.

6. Embrace Constant Learning: Sustainability is a complex, ever-evolving field. We remain open to new knowledge, technologies, and approaches, allowing us to continually enhance our sustainability practices and reduce our carbon footprint further.

These lessons serve as the guiding principles behind our operations at Fraîche, shaping our decisions, informing our strategies, and motivating our relentless pursuit for a more sustainable, health-focused food system.

Looking towards the future we know the many industries will be strongly impacted by the climate crisis. What key changes do you want to see in legislation/policy to accelerate a shift towards greener consumption behaviours choices?

1. Incentivize Regenerative Agriculture: Government subsidies should favor farming practices that restore rather than deplete our soils and biodiversity, fostering a more sustainable and resilient food system.

2. Internalize External Costs: Reflect the true cost of food production in pricing, accounting for environmental impacts, to shift consumer behavior towards more sustainable options.

3. Stricter Carbon Emission Standards: Governments need to hold businesses accountable for their carbon footprints by setting stricter emission standards and ensuring they are enforced.

4. Enforce Stronger Regulations on Packaging: Introduce more stringent regulations to reduce the use of non-reusable materials in packaging, and incentivize research into new, more sustainable materials and systems.

Any resources you'd recommend for other sustainability leaders— books, podcasts, videos?

"Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman" by Yvon Chouinard: This book offers an insightful look at the philosophy of the founder of Patagonia Inc. Chouinard sets forth his belief that there's more to business than making money—namely, doing good and inspiring others.

"The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food" by Dan Barber: A transformative perspective on our food culture that promotes sustainable agricultural practices and innovative cuisine, written by an award-winning chef.

"Kiss the Ground": This full-length documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson showcases the transformative power of regenerative agriculture, an innovative solution to climate change.

"Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food" by Paul Greenberg: This book offers a compelling exploration of the global fish trade, with a focus on the imperative for sustainable fishing practices to safeguard both our oceans and our food supply.

Who is an environmental activist that inspires you today and why?

A young innovator who really inspires me is Boyan Slat, the founder of The Ocean Cleanup. At just 18, Slat developed a concept to remove plastic from the world's oceans, and instead of simply advocating for action, he took it upon himself to create a solution. What impresses me most about Slat is that he leads by example. He didn't wait for someone else to fix the problem—he stepped up and did something about it himself. And in doing so, he has shown the world that action speaks louder than words when it comes to addressing environmental challenges.

Today, Walraven Group is proud to announce the completion of their 2024 carbon assessment with Greenly. 

Walraven Group carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly!

Walraven Group carries out its Carbon Footprint with Greenly

Walraven Group Carbon Footprint - Greenly

Group Sustainability Manager – Walraven Group

We believe we can make a sustainable difference by building a multinational with a heart. Partnering with Greenly helps us understand our environmental impact and supports us in making data-driven decisions to implement improvements. Embedding the circular economy in our climate strategy is essential to reduce emissions by design.

Walraven is a solution partner in the global installation market. As a family-owned business founded in 1942, long-term thinking comes naturally to us. We truly believe we can make a sustainable difference by building a multinational with a heart. 

We began calculating our greenhouse gas emissions a few years ago, making us acutely aware of the metal industry's environmental impact, operations, and supply chain. As a result, we have started developing products with reduced material usage and are increasingly using renewable energy in our operations. We also recognise the positive impacts of using steel, a durable and recyclable material. Conducting annual greenhouse gas calculations helps us track progress towards our environmental goals, develop concrete action plans and targets, and enhance our reporting processes to stakeholders. 

Gathering greenhouse gas data is often time-consuming and requires extensive manual work. To streamline this process, we aimed to digitise the work using a cloud platform. Implementing Greenly’s platform has helped us minimise errors and improve data quality. With 88% of our data being activity-based, we have reduced estimates and extrapolations. The climate experts assist us in monitoring and steering our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. The platform offers location-specific insights that assist our local colleagues in making informed decisions to reduce our footprint and monitor the effectiveness of the measures implemented. Additionally, the platform provides an audit trail for external stakeholders, including accountants.

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Through our cooperation with Greenly, we have significantly enhanced our knowledge of carbon accounting. The platform gives us a comprehensive understanding of our impact across the Walraven organisation and supply chain. The platform's visibility of emission factors allowed us to easily verify the appropriateness of our choices. We have gained valuable insights into our material choices and the potential for emission improvements at the group and entity levels. The platform's dashboards, which display our year-on-year emissions by scope and entity, clearly demonstrate our progress towards our commitments. We are now working on setting targets and developing a decarbonisation plan. These findings are instrumental in preparing the Climate Change section for our sustainability reporting, EcoVadis assessments, and other relevant frameworks. 

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