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Written by Marine Coquelin
In a context where the inflation of energy prices increasingly affects French households, elmy, a renewable energy supplier, has launched Cols Verts, an unprecedented salary benefit that combines purchasing power and energy transition. This system allows companies to finance the fixed part of their employees' electricity subscription, thus reducing their electricity bill by up to 22%. A simple yet impactful initiative, aimed at supporting employees' budgets while contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
An economic and ecological lever
In the face of rising energy costs, which have surged by 77% since 2014, many families feel a real economic burden. Cols Verts addresses this challenge by offering employees concrete solutions. By covering the fixed part of the subscription, the employer allows their employees to benefit from an immediate reduction on their electricity bill, while ensuring they use 100% renewable energy.
Camille Darde, Director of Human Resources at elmy, states: "Cols Verts is a simple and effective solution, allowing companies to support their employees while contributing to a more sustainable energy future." In addition to this direct financial benefit, this initiative offers companies a unique opportunity to act for the energy transition.
An asset for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
This initiative is fully part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach, allowing companies to actively engage in the energy transition. By providing their employees with greener and less expensive electricity, companies strengthen their social and environmental responsibility. Such a commitment attracts talent sensitive to ecological issues and enhances the employer brand, a valuable asset for recruiting and retaining employees.
Concrete support for companies
More and more companies are adopting this initiative. Maxime Paget, CEO of Pollen, states: "Food and energy are unavoidable expense items. The Cols Verts benefit from elmy seemed to us to be the continuation of our HR policy: improving our employees' budget by directing their consumption towards a 100% green and ADEME-certified electricity solution. It’s a step towards a more social and collective energy transition."
Conclusion
Cols Verts is much more than just a salary benefit. It is a genuine action in favor of the energy transition, combining economic and ecological concerns. It allows companies to support their employees while actively participating in the fight against climate change. A simple yet powerful gesture to build a greener, more supportive, and sustainable future.
Discover the full extent of their offer: https://elmy.fr/lp-cols-verts