??The Impact 40/120 Index : A Paradigm Shift in Valuation #93

Dear readers,?

At 425PPM , highlighting companies committed to decarbonization is our mission, thanks to Mouvement Impact France , France Digitale , Bpifrance Le Hub we now have an 40/120 Index of the most active companies fighting for significant environmental and social impact.

We are thrilled to introduce the "Impact 40/120 Index," unveiled at ChangeNOW .

This pioneering index redefines success by spotlighting potential emerging 'Sustainable Unicorns' in sectors crucial for sustainable and equitable growth.

These enterprises aren't just businesses; they are pioneers at the forefront of innovation and responsibility, driven by a commitment to address global challenges for the ecological transition..

???A paradigm shift in valuation

Unlike traditional unicorns valued solely by market metrics, sustainable Unicorns is a company operating for over ten years and generating more than €50 million in societal cost savings.

The Impact 40/120 Index celebrates firms that combine economic viability with profound environmental and social impacts.

Criteria for Selection :

• Impact-Driven : core activities significantly benefit environmental, social, or economic sectors.
• Coherent Mission : ensuring that impact remains a priority through shared value and power within the organization.
• Recent Innovators : established post-2014, showing less than 10 years of market presence.
• Breakthrough Innovators : marked by disruptive innovations that redefine industry practices and perceptions.
• Mature and Stable : employing at least 15 full-time staff and generating revenues exceeding €1 million.

?? A year of remarkable achievements

This past year, companies within the Impact 40 index have:

• Raised a collective total of €5.6 billion since their creation, a testament to robust investor confidence
• Demonstrated a commitment to gender equality, with 54% having at least one female founder, significantly higher than the 12.5% observed in the French Tech Next40/120
• Achieved substantial sustainability impacts by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and waste
• Generated €3,1 billions turnover in 2023, with an average of €26 millions per company

Below, you'll find a categorized list of these companies, each accompanied by a brief summary of their contributions and achievements.

Biodiversity and Climate

• Cool Roof - Develops thermo-reflective solutions that have a positive environmental and social impact.
• Green-Got - Neobank that enables investments and financing in eco-friendly projects and companies.

Waste management, recycling and Circular Economy

• Les Alchimistes - Composts urban food waste for agricultural use.
• MagicPallet - Digital platform for pallet exchange and reverse logistics.
• Back Market - Global marketplace for refurbished devices.
• Murfy - Specializes in prolonging the lifespan of large household appliances through maintenance and repair services.
• Eranova - Manufactures bioplastics using stranded algae, also involved in algae cultivation to capture CO2.

Social

• Phenix - Connects surplus goods with people in need to reduce waste.
• La Cloche - Empowers citizens to combat exclusion of homeless people.
• Neosilver - Provides activities and services designed for seniors.
• each One - Provides employment support mainly to refugees and new arrivals.
• Solinum - Develops digital solutions to facilitate access to rights for the underprivileged.
• Klaro - Online platform that helps users find eligible aid and assistance.
• BANLIEUES SANTE é - Provides health solutions for the most vulnerable in partnership with health institutions.
• 1000 cafés s - Aims to open and maintain places of conviviality and services in villages, fostering community interactions.
• Café Joyeux -restaurant family that contributes to the professional inclusion of people with mental and cognitive disabilities.
• Gojob - Connects "invisible" NEETs with job opportunities in large companies.

Education, Training and climate awareness

• Educ-Up - Develops interconnected educational projects with social impact for interconnected and economically viable startups.
• Rocket School - Digital education focused on social and solidarity economy.
• Hello Charly - Offers digital career guidance for youth.
• Kiplin - Initiates lifestyle changes through gamified challenges.
• LITA.co - Investment platform for sustainable and impact projects.

Agriculture, Food and Water

• La Fourche - Online organic and solidarity store making healthy eating accessible.
• Too Good To Go - App for purchasing unsold food from retailers at reduced prices.
• Innovafeed - Deeptech specialized in sustainable production of proteins for animal and plant nutrition.
• NOUS anti-gaspi i - Leader in anti-waste food distribution in France.
• LA VIE? - Offers plant-based meat alternatives, emphasizing lower CO2 emissions.
• HappyVore re - Produces and markets plant-based meat alternatives, focusing on reducing CO2 emissions significantly compared to traditional meat.
• Le Drive tout nu - A zero-waste drive-through supermarket that prioritizes local, quality products.
• InovaYa - Offers innovative water treatment, reuse, and valorization solutions.

Energy

• ilek - Supplies 100% renewable energy sourced from France.
• Ekwateur - Provides sustainable energy solutions with 100% renewable sources.
• ecojoko - Sells an assistant for monitoring and reducing home electricity consumption.
• Deepki - Uses a platform to advance the sustainability of real estate assets.

Mobility

• Electra - Operates fast charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Ecov - Designs and operates reservation-free carpooling lines for daily commutes.
• Verkor - Aims to boost industrial capacity for low-carbon battery production in Europe.
• DRIVECO - Pioneer in French electric charging, striving to make electric mobility accessible to all.

Health

• ipso santé - Network of medical offices offering a wide range of health proximity services.
• TeleCoop France - Mobile operator offering subscriptions billed based on real data consumption, promoting fair telecommunications and helping to reduce screen dependence time

The "Impact 40/120 Index" is more than a benchmark; it's a beacon for investment, policymakers and consumer engagement with businesses that are crafting a sustainable future.

We invite you to explore this index further and discover how these trailblazers are setting new standards and how they can be supported in their mission to drive transformative change.

Warm regards,

425 PPM Team