Our methodology
To analyze the raison d'être of FT120 startups, we examined each company's articles of association. In the absence of any mention in the articles of association, the website and additional documents, notably CSR/extra-financial performance reports, were checked to identify non-statutory declarative purposes.
For the sake of completeness, we have also listed the startups that have obtained B Corp® certification. Overall scores and scores by sub-category were extracted from the B Corp® community website.
Going beyond the Pacte law and B Corp certification, we have distinguished two types of inspiring commitments:
- Core business initiatives: Adapting the business model or expanding to new audiences to increase social or environmental impact.
- Initiatives linked to internal practices: Practices aimed at making the company's operations more responsible, independently of its core business, which can be replicated in other sectors.
In addition, interviews were conducted with some FT120 managers to gain a detailed understanding of their approach to social and environmental issues, and the steps they have taken to address them.