The Eco Design Index, an innovative tool for measuring and promoting the environmental performance of our street furniture.
At JCDecaux, we are committed to actively participating in the fight against climate change to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible future. Our ambition is to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 across our entire value chain (scopes 1, 2, and 3).
To achieve this, we have defined a decarbonisation trajectory, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and audited by an independent third-party organisation.
Our decarbonisation trajectory, validated by the SBTi:
Scope 1: Combustion of fossil fuels (petrol, natural gas, fuel oil) in vehicles and buildings
Scope 2: Electricity and district heating
Scope 3: Fixed assets and services, other fuels, goods transport, financial investments, waste management, personal and business travel
In order to decarbonise our Scope 3, our priority is to reduce the environmental impact of our street furniture, as their production represents the main source of emissions within this area. Eco-design and refurbishment are at the heart of our strategy, serving as key levers in reducing our carbon emissions. We actively engage all our stakeholders to transform our products, services, and operational practices in line with our commitment to contribute to the decarbonisation of regions and promote responsible public and private procurement.
In 2024, JCDecaux launched the Eco Design Index, an innovative tool that measures the environmental performance of our products. This tool represents a significant advancement in our eco-design approach, as it enables us to assess the environmental impacts of our products and compare their level of environmental performance within the same category.
The Eco Design Index is much more than just a measurement tool; It is a driving force for more responsible choices:
Discover the performance of our "Hello Model" Bus shelter with its Eco Design Index.
Our Eco Design Index is founded on a robust methodology, audited by the independent organisation EY, and perfectly aligned with the European regulatory framework, recognised as the strictest in the world. We leverage our expertise in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) by incorporating the 16 environmental indicators from the European Commission's EF®* methodology, enriched with data specific to our activities.
* Environmental Footprint
The environmental performance of each product is rated on a scale of 0 to 10, then translated into a rating from A to E, with A representing the best rating.
