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How a French accountancy network engaged 800+ employees in a credible, impactful carbon contribution initiative
Alliance Conseil is an economic interest group (EIG) bringing together French accounting firms. The organization committed in 2023 to offsetting its emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) through a carbon contribution strategy with a major focus on employee engagement.
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Forestry projects
17.54
Hectares
3,741
Tonnes of CO₂
26,641
Trees planted
A diverse selection of French forest ecosystems for local, lasting contribution
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mano, Landes (40410)
Area
6.60 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
1,116 tCO₂
Species
Maritime Pine
Certified: 11/12/2023
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
La Montagne, Haute-Saône (70310)
Area
3.74 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
1,396 tCO₂
Species
Conifers
Certified: 18/03/2024
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Alixan, Drôme (26300)
Area
7.10 ha
CO₂ Sequestered
1,229 tCO₂
Species
Mixed species
Certified: 31/07/2024
Label Bas-Carbone — Recognized standard ensuring quality, traceability, and permanence of forest carbon credits.
Remarkable internal mobilization through three innovative initiatives
82%
813 votes in 2 weeks
Employees directly chose their preferred forestry projects. An extraordinary engagement rate for an internal CSR initiative.
61%
607 participants over 3 months
13,277 responses collected. Gamified awareness-building to increase carbon consciousness across all employees.
June 2024
Bois de la Longine (Grand-Est)
An immersive experience for the Alliance Conseil team, showcasing the concrete impact of invested projects.
From signature to deployment: progressive, structured implementation
March 2023
Partnership begins with Stock CO2
Nov-Dec 2023
First Label Bas-Carbone project certified
March 2024
Second forestry project certified
July 2024
Third and final project certified
2025
Personalized sponsorship page deployment
A complete solution from sourcing to carbon credit management
Identification, feasibility & guidance for Label Bas-Carbone certification
Contract structuring and portfolio management
5-year verifications and annual reporting for complete traceability
Funds secured via Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Verification by Bureau Veritas and EcoCert
Tools to mobilize and engage employees
Multi-level protections ensuring project resilience
Only 80% of generated credits are sold, preserving a reserve for contingencies.
Groupama coverage against climate risks (fire, storms, drought, frost).
Certified methodology with possible substitution if credits fall short.
"Alliance Conseil transformed its carbon contribution into a genuine employee engagement initiative. 82% participation rate shows the authenticity of their CSR approach."
— Stock CO2
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