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A carbon footprint is the first step in an effective decarbonization strategy. To support organizations, the Association pour la Transition Bas Carbone has developed the Bilan Carbone® method, a methodology applicable to all those wishing to measure their environmental impact and initiate a transition plan. Discover our complete guide!

Global warming now exceeds +1.5°C. Extreme events are intensifying, revealing the limits of our mitigation policies. Without abandoning mitigation efforts, adaptation has become crucial. While mitigation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect ecosystems, adaptation must strengthen the resilience of societies to climate impacts. On a global scale, strategies are being deployed, involving governments, businesses and citizens, to ensure a sustainable future. Each local action contributes to global resilience.

Committing to a carbon trajectory has become a major strategic challenge for companies. Indeed, the fight against global warming is no longer just a question of social responsibility, but an economic and regulatory imperative. With increasing obligations, such as the CSRD and CSDD, organizations must not only measure but also reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. However, this process is complex and requires a rigorous approach. We explore the 10 common mistakes to avoid when implementing a carbon strategy.

The ACT (Accelerate Climate Transition) method is an initiative led by ADEME, CDP and WBA, whose mission is to help companies decarbonize their activities and contribute to global carbon neutrality. It offers programs such as ACT Step-by-Step to help structure decarbonization plans, and ACT Assessment to measure progress in this area. ACT has become a global benchmark in corporate decarbonization, and now uses new methodologies to guide companies towards a more global environmental transition. In this article, we'll look at how these different methodologies work, and how they enable companies to begin their transition to a sustainable business model.

What isembodied energy ? Created in the 60s and intrinsically linked to research into product life-cycle analysis, this concept is designed to measure the overall environmental footprint of products, from the extraction of raw materials to their end-of-life. Particularly used in certain sectors, starting with construction, this methodology nevertheless suffers from certain limitations.

The luxury goods sector, renowned for its excellence, is facing major environmental challenges, not least because of the considerable CO2 emissions generated by its activities worldwide. Under growing pressure from its stakeholders, including a younger clientele attentive to environmental impact, major players in the sector such as LVMH, Kering and Hermès are adopting innovative approaches aimed at decarbonizing their activities.

While carbon sequestration is often associated with terrestrial forests, the equally vital role of marine and coastal ecosystems is often overlooked. Mangroves, seagrass beds and salt marshes are immense carbon sinks, playing a crucial role in mitigating global warming and preserving biodiversity.

In 2019, France will have a tool to develop and promote carbon reduction and sequestration projects on its territory: the low-carbon label. This label is also a way of better controlling decarbonization projects and supporting their players towards a more sustainable economic model. How to create a low-carbon project. What are these "made in France" carbon credits worth?

The energy sector remains the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. Historically linked to economic development and essential to the smooth running of our societies, it is now in need of in-depth rethinking and transformation. This long-awaited energy revolution must necessarily involve not only changes in production methods, but also in the way we use energy.

Measuring the scope 3 of a company's carbon footprint is a complex exercise. Many different methodologies exist, each with its own advantages and limitations. How do you collect carbon data? What is the quality of the data? Is it usable? Finally, the exercise becomes even more complex when it comes to reducing these emissions.

For several years now, carbon credits have been at the center of debate as to their usefulness in reducing companies' carbon footprints. Initially presented as a virtuous mechanism at the service of Net Zero strategies, it has been subject to abuses and abuses that have called into question its use by companies. How does it work? Is it still a viable tool in a decarbonization strategy? Can it be exclusive?

When drawing up an organization's GHG emissions balance, one of the objectives must be to minimize the uncertainty of the emissions accounted for. Where do uncertainties come from? How can they be limited and, above all, how can they be integrated into the carbon footprint analysis?

Switching natural gas consumption to biogas is a decarbonization lever increasingly identified in corporate climate action plans. What is biogas, what is its decarbonizing potential, and how can we plan the financial impact of a switch to biogas?

If you've started to take an interest in the different methods of calculating greenhouse gas emissions, you're bound to have heard of the famous emissions scopes. What does scope 1, 2 or 3 mean, and what's behind the categorization by scopes?

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Faced with the urgency and tightening of climate regulations, more and more companies are introducing internal carbon pricing systems. What are the best practices and benefits for companies? Is this a viable solution for decarbonizing business activities?

Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) are gases that are naturally present in the atmosphere for the most part, but whose concentration is increasing due to emissions induced by human activities. What are these GHGs, what are their main sources of emissions and how do they contribute to global warming?

We are delighted to be a signatory of the 10 principles for an ambitious corporate climate strategy, supported by the Net Zero Initiative project and co-constructed by a large number of climate change professionals in France.

Financial players will play a central role in a low-carbon world: an overview of the regulations and tools at their disposal.

SBTi's new "Net Zero" standards are now more stringent. Discover its contents in our infographic!

Buying or selling a company: how to include it in your Bilan Carbone? We give you the answer here!

You want to commit your company to reducing its emissions. But how can you build a relevant and effective carbon strategy?

Do you love to travel? So do we. Find out how to live your passion while preserving the planet with this article.

Properly applied, telecommuting can reduce a company's carbon footprint. Here are a few practices you can put in place to maximize this effect!

Would you like to take action to reduce your emissions? Find out about the grants available!

Are you interested in carrying out a carbon assessment for your company, but don't have a clear idea of how to go about it, or how much it would cost? This article summarizes what you need to know on the subject.

What is a carbon footprint? Why is it important? How to assess your company's carbon footprint?

"Achieving carbon neutrality together. That's what Traace's mission is all about. And every word counts!

Are you hesitating to embark on a carbon reduction plan? Here's why you should take the plunge!