How does Enerfip’s impact report encourage sustainability?

A few weeks ago, Enerfip published its first impact report. Looking back to 2023, it provides an initial overview of the implementation of its CSR strategy by identifying best practices or key measures already in place. Based on the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), our impact report is in line with the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), the new European directive proposed by the European Commission to establish the framework for sustainability reporting and better regulate the extra-financial reports of large listed companies and SMEs in the sustainable development sector. Through its first impact report, Enerfip invites you to discover the impact of its activity and its various commitments in terms of CSR.

CSR, what is it?

CSR, or Corporate Social Responsibility, is defined by the European Commission as “a concept that designates the voluntary integration, by companies, of social and environmental concerns into their business activities and their relationships with their stakeholders.” In short, it refers to the contribution of companies to sustainable development issues. To follow a CSR policy, companies commit to having a positive impact while being economically viable.

What are the main principles of CSR?

The ISO 26000 standard defines guidelines for good business practices regarding CSR. It shows that socially responsible and environmentally friendly behavior remains a key factor in a company's success. This involves various themes, namely:

• organizational governance,
• human rights,
• working relationships and conditions,
• the environment,
• fair practices,
• consumer issues,
• communities and local development.

Green finance at the heart of CSR

ESG, what is it?

E for Environment: it values ​​the impact of a company's activities to ensure that they contribute to the ecological and energy transition.
S for Social: it analyzes how a company manages its relationships with its employees and other stakeholders.
G for Governance: it studies how a company is managed, administered, and controlled.

In the current economic context, where salary, environmental, and economic concerns are intertwined, activities are moving more toward greener business practices. Green or sustainable finance is one of these sectors of activity that stimulates more responsible and sustainable business practices. It highlights a certain connection with CSR, which aims to promote business objectives and socially responsible values.

Based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, green finance plays a key role in the ecological transition. Enerfip, as a crowdfunding platform dedicated to energy transition projects, aims to be an agent of change. Driven by deep convictions and an insatiable desire to contribute to improving the world we live in, employees highlight projects committed to renewable energy (RE). With this same objective in mind, the Enerfip Group wishes to offer a new financing solution for those involved in the transition: Enerfip Gestion. Following approval as a management company, a FPCI (Professional Capital Investment Fund) and an FCPR (Venture-Based Mutual Fund) have been set up with the aim of contributing to the production of renewable energy with a low rate of greenhouse gas emissions. But that's not all! It also aims, just like Enerfip, for energy efficiency and the reduction of energy needs. In short, the adoption of responsible consumption!

The flagship projects financed in 2023

• Papariko: It was designed to provide a direct and effective response to the degradation of the mangroves on the coasts of southeastern Kenya. Through the fundraising carried out on Enerfip, 1 million euros were raised with the contribution of 1,012 of our investors.
• Qualisteo: It offers manufacturers a unique solution for real-time measurement of their multi-energy energy consumption, non-intrusive and ultra-competitive with intelligent sub-metering (patented algorithms), 100% made in France. Qualisteo allows manufacturers to control their consumption and adopt a path of energy sobriety by controlling and reducing their bills.
• Enerside: it aims to involve citizens in the energy transition by offering them the opportunity to invest part of their savings directly in the development and construction of the numerous projects it is carrying out in Italy, Brazil, Spain, and also Chile. Through this fundraising, €2,727,450 was collected from 1,712 French and Spanish investors.
• The WATT & CO Group:recognized for its know-how and solid experience of more than 13 years, it is committed to involving local areas in its renewable energy projects. Through this fundraising on Enerfip, citizens were able to invest in the pre-financing of a portfolio of 127 rooftop photovoltaic power plants.

→ Discover how Enerfip selects its projects.

Our ambition: an impactful CSR strategy

Of course, Enerfip doesn't stop at its core business to leave its mark; it is also committed to a strengthened CSR policy! For the teams, it is essential to intensify their efforts and strengthen their commitments to increase our impact, which is intended to be community-based.

Here are some emblematic actions carried out during 2023, as well as some good practices already implemented which are intended to be perpetuated and integrated into the group's overall strategy.

• Via Enerfip en roue libre, a non-profit association, numerous public awareness actions were carried out in 2022 and 2023, including a major clean-up operation of the Rieucoulon stream in Montpellier on Sunday, April 23, 2023. 75 to 80 people, including 10 people from Enerfip, contributed to the clean-up of this stream.
• The climate fresco is a workshop allowing everyone to understand the functioning, the scale and the complexity of the issues linked to climate change through a reflection phase, a creative and an action phase. This workshop was organized on January 17, 2023, at Enerfip's premises for all of the group's employees.
• The company also promotes soft mobility on home-work journeys through simple actions such as access to a secure bicycle parking area, the implementation of the sustainable mobility package of up to 250 euros, partial coverage of public transport subscriptions (train, tram, bus), etc.
• The furniture present in the premises at 6 rue de Maguelone is, for the most part, second-hand, second-life, or reconditioned equipment, acquired from the company SCOP 3. This transaction helped avoid 3,995.7 kg of CO2 emissions.
• Enerfip has implemented "Vegetarian Tuesday," the objective of which is to introduce a basis for reflection on the impact of our plates on the planet.

→ Discover the other CSR actions implemented within Enerfip.

A new CSR project in 2024?

Via the Vendredi platform, Enerfip is offering its employees a hybrid week. What's that? It involves 6 days of volunteering to be completed during the year during your professional time.

By investing on our site, you are participating in the decarbonization of savings products. So, if you want to invest in the energy transition, directly in renewable energy production, energy efficiency or sustainable mobility projects, make an appointment with the Investor Relations department without further delay!