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Today, companies no longer only have the mission to perform economically: they must also be committed to the ecological transition.
So How to rethink professional places to reduce their carbon footprint ? What are the concrete actions to be activated to reconcile comfort, performance and responsibility? KEEZE guides you.
What exactly is the carbon footprint of workspaces?
THEcarbon footprint refers to the quantity of greenhouse gases (GHG) issued by an activity, place, or organization. It is measured in CO₂ equivalent and includes the entire life cycle: energy consumed, travel, materials, food, waste, etc.
In a workspace, the main transmission stations are:
- Energy (heating, air conditioning, electricity)
- The diet (catering, coffee break, logistics)
- Materials and furniture (furniture, maintenance, renewal)
- The waste (paper, plastic, bio-waste, etc.)
- Employee transport (private car, plane, etc.)
➡ Understanding where the impact is located is the first step to better optimize it.
6 levers to concretely reduce the carbon footprint of a workspace
1. Think of the layout in an eco-designed way
Eco-design consists of integrating environmental criteria from the design phase : second-hand furniture, sustainable materials, local sourcing, low energy impact...
At KEEZE, this means:
- Spaces furnished with recycled or upcycled furniture
- Collaboration with local artisans to limit the logistical footprint
- Durable, repairable and energy-efficient equipment
2. Optimizing energy efficiency
Isolate, ventilate intelligently, control consumption: an efficient space limits energy waste on a daily basis.
3. Rethinking catering
This is an angle that is often underestimated. However, Lunch break and snacks represent a significant portion of emissions.
A few immediate levers:
- Suggest vegetarian and seasonal meals
- Remove beef from the suggested recipes
- Reducing single-use packaging
- Work with committed caterers (organic, local, zero waste)
4. Reduce and valorize waste
Switch to logic circular :
- Efficient selective sorting
- Compost for bio-waste
- Reduction of paper (digital boards, online collaborative supports)
5. Encouraging softer forms of mobility
The footprint associated with commuting is massive, especially in big cities. To reduce it:
- Suggest places well served by public transport
- Encourage remote working or local coworking
- Set up incentives for cycling, carpooling or carsharing
6. Raise awareness among teams and involve employees
A CSR approach only works if it is shared. Trainings, rituals, team challenges: It is the corporate culture that creates lasting change.
What are the benefits for the company?
Reducing the carbon footprint of your workplace is not just a symbolic commitment. It is also a strategic opportunity :
Improving the well-being of employees
Natural light, healthier air, thermal comfort, ergonomic furniture: an eco-designed space reinforces well-being on a daily basis. And so... motivation, loyalty and productivity.
Enhance brand image
Businesses that take action are observed — and recognized. Customers, partners, talents : all are more and more sensitive to concrete commitments. Reducing its impact also means improving its attractiveness.
Anticipating future obligations
Regulations are changing. Tertiary decree, CSRD, mandatory carbon balances... You might as well get a head start, with places that already meet the expected standards.
At KEEZE, each space is designed to combine positive impact and comfort
Our locations are designed to hosting meetings, seminars and events in a warm, responsible and inspiring environment.
- Seasonal, vegetarian and local catering
- Second hand or reused furniture
- Sorting, waste reduction and eco-responsible partners
- Concrete and measurable CSR commitment
Choosing a KEEZE space means choosing a place that is aligned with your values — without compromising on the experience.
