Manifesto
you.switch is a startup studio focused on launching B2B SaaS startups that accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable, lower-carbon economy. At you.switch, we believe in the power of businesses to drive positive change in society. We're doing it from Normandy, a world-renowned region that beautifully combines the sea, countryside, talent, and history.
As an "entreprise à mission", our primary activity of creating B2B SaaS startups in the ecological field inherently aligns with our environmental objectives.
Our mission
We innovate for a sustainable future. We are dedicated to facilitating the ecological transition of businesses by developing software solutions aimed at minimizing their environmental impact. By encouraging businesses to evolve their practices, we can achieve a more significant impact than with individual actions alone. Scope 3 emissions, which typically account for over 70% of a company's carbon footprint, demonstrate the broad role of value chains in reducing emissions.
This highlights the importance of collective action across all industries to effectively address climate change and promote sustainability efforts.
Our values
Transparency
We conduct our business with honesty and openness, ensuring that our actions align with our words.
Intentionality
We purposefully design our initiatives to create meaningful and lasting positive change.
Kindness
We foster a supportive and respectful environment for our team, partners, and stakeholders.
Ambition
We set bold goals and strive to achieve them, driving significant ecological impact through our innovative solutions.
Our commitments
1.Innovative B2B solutions for ecological transition
● Focus on launching startups that address key areas in the ecological field, such as the circular economy, the functional economy, the compliance, the energy efficiency, the education and the software design.
● Develop at least two new solutions each year to help businesses minimize their environmental impact.
2.Impact measurement
● Establish a robust framework for measuring and reporting the environmental impact of our solutions annually.
● Aim for significant reductions in carbon emissions among users of our developed software.
3.International expansion
● Ensure our software solutions can scale to new international markets, expanding our influence in the global fight against climate change.
Our actions
To achieve our mission, we :
Set measurable goals
Establish clear, measurable targets for our environmental objectives and report on our progress regularly.
Engage stakeholders
Collaborate with employees, customers, suppliers, and communities to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
Innovate continuously
Invest in research and development to create sustainable products and solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the planet.
Ensure transparency & accountability
Maintain transparency in our operations and hold ourselves accountable to our commitments by regularly publishing impact reports and seeking third-party verification.
Governance
Our governance structure supports our mission :
● Mission committee : a dedicated mission committee oversees the implementation and progress of our mission-related initiatives.
● Board : our board includes independent members with expertise in sustainability impact to guide our strategic decisions.
● Stakeholder engagement : we actively engage with our stakeholders through regular consultations and feedback mechanisms to ensure we remain aligned with our mission.
Conclusion
At you.switch, we are committed to creating a better future for our planet. By living our values and fulfilling our commitments, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact.
We invite our stakeholders to join us on this journey and hold us accountable as we strive to achieve our mission.
Together, we can make a difference.
you.switch - 01/09/2024
