Les entreprises s'engagent

What Les entreprises s'engagent does

Les entreprises s'engagent is a French public interest group (Groupement d'intérêt public, GIP) established by ministerial arrêté on 19 April 2022, operating from Paris with 73 employees. The organization runs a free digital platform (lesentreprises-sengagent.gouv.fr) that connects a community of 110,000+ French companies committed to social inclusion and sustainability. The platform offers a structured framework of 14 thematic areas and 80 concrete commitments spanning priority neighborhoods, vocational schools, seniors, youth, disability, rural territories, responsible AI, recidivism prevention, refugees, sport, sobriety, biodiversity, inclusive procurement, and association support. A territorial network of departmental clubs across all 95 French departments enables local engagement, peer networking, and event-based action. Underlying technology is a Next.js application hosted on Scalingo (France), with Salesforce CRM for partner organizations.

The business model is non-commercial: the service is free for member companies, with no paid tiers or premium features. Revenue is sourced from French government funding via the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Insertion, supplemented by corporate patronage (mécénat) from major French companies including Lidl France, Microsoft France, VINCI, Transdev, BNP Paribas, Crédit Mutuel, Orange, Boulanger, Dalkia, and Canal+ Groupe. Distribution combines self-service digital registration, France Travail's business advisor network, departmental clubs, and channel partnerships with CCI France, CMA France, APEC, UNML, France Chimie, and METI. Customers are private-sector companies of any size, from SMEs to large corporates, that voluntarily engage in CSR and social impact initiatives. Governance is shared among founding members - the Ministry of Labor, France Travail (with Director General Thibaut Guilluy as co-president), and the Association des Mécènes. Recent strategic activity includes the addition of three new corporate patrons in 2025 (Mercialys, Cofidis, Randstad), the 2026 #PouvoirdAgir mobilization campaign, and the launch of the Talents de France charter against discrimination in hiring.

Name

Les entreprises s'engagent

Legal name

Groupement d'intérêt public 'Les entreprises s'engagent'

Website

https://lesentreprises-sengagent.gouv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Les entreprises s'engagent is a French government-backed public interest group (GIP) operating a free digital platform that connects 110,000+ French companies committed to social inclusion and sustainability across 14 thematic areas and 95 departmental clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Social Engagement Community Platform

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interest-Based Communities & Forums (BPAMABAC)

Keywords

• Corporate social engagement
• Business community platform
• Social inclusion services
• Sustainability commitments framework
• Employment inclusion programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public service funded through the Groupement d'Intérêt Public (GIP) structure, supported by the French Ministry of Labor, Employment and Insertion.
2. Corporate Patronage (Mécénat): Corporate patron companies (mécènes) provide financial and operational support, enabling campaign mobilization and community development activities. Patrons include major French companies like Lidl France, Microsoft France, VINCI, Transdev, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Les entreprises s'engagent operates a free public-interest community platform that mobilises French companies to take voluntary commitments on social inclusion and sustainable development. Its core offering is a structured framework of 14 thematic areas and 80 concrete commitments, supported by a national network of departmental clubs and digital tools for tracking, valuing, and connecting companies' engagement actions.

Product overview

Les entreprises s'engagent is a French public interest grouping (GIP) operating a unified digital community platform that connects over 110,000 companies committed to social inclusion and sustainable development. The core platform provides companies with a structured framework for action, access to 80 concrete commitments across 14 thematic areas, and a territorial network of departmental clubs for local collaboration. The platform includes an enterprise account space for tracking commitments, a monthly newsletter, event calendar, and annual barometer. The platform does not operate as a SaaS product with modules but rather as an integrated digital service with complementary tools including the Charte Talents de France for equal opportunities and thematic engagement areas covering everything from youth vocational integration to responsible AI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plateforme communautaire Les entreprises s'engagent Free digital platform connecting companies committed to social inclusion and sustainable development, providing a structured framework for action, territorial networking through departmental clubs, and tracking of engagement commitments across 14 thematic areas. Targeted at any French company wishing to engage voluntarily in CSR and social impact initiatives.
• Engagements concrets (80 concrete commitments) Structured framework of 80 specific actions companies can adopt across 14 thematic areas including priority neighborhoods, vocational schools, seniors, youth, disability, rural areas, responsible AI, recidivism prevention, and refugees. Available to any French company as a free action menu.
• Clubs départementaux (Departmental clubs) Territorial network of departmental clubs enabling engaged companies to meet, participate in local actions, and build collaborations within their region. Each club organises events, job datings, forums, and networking activities for member companies across France.
• Espace Entreprise (Mon espace) Dedicated account space for companies to declare voluntary commitments, follow their realisation yearly, and access resources for continuous improvement in their engagement journey. Available to any registered French company.
• Baromètre annuel (Annual Barometer) Annual barometer measuring corporate engagement trends and the impact of committed companies on social and environmental challenges. Published as a recurring public-facing report (2024 and 2025 editions available).
• Charte Talents de France Charter initiative promoting equal opportunities by fighting discrimination in recruitment, supporting mentoring, and measuring inclusion practices in priority neighborhoods and rural areas. Companies sign the charter to commit to these practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110,000+ companies engaged in the community for inclusive society
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CCI France (Réseau des CCI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 October 2024Chamber of commerce network partnership to help recruit member companies across France, established October 2023.
• Union Nationale des Missions Locales (UNML)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Partnership for youth professional integration, supporting young people through local mission centers.
• France ChimieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2024Chemical industry federation partnership to engage member companies in responsible employment practices.
• Délégation interministérielle à l'accueil et à l'intégration des réfugiésminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024Convention signed for welcoming and integrating refugees through company employment initiatives.
• Tour de FranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 April 2024Community was partner of 'Soutiens ton Club Engagé' initiative during Tour de France, gaining visibility at major sporting event.
• APECminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Association for executive employment, partnership to support professional integration of experienced professionals.
• CMA FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2024Chamber of trades partnership to engage artisan businesses, established March 2024.
• METI (Mouvement des entreprises de taille intermédiaire)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2024Mid-size business movement partnership to recruit and support ETI companies in the community.
• Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de l'InsertioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing institutional backing and alignment with national employment policy. Co-organizes events like national meetings on worker precarity with Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou.
• France Travail (formerly Pole Emploi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-president of the community (Thibaut Guilluy, Director General), provides business advisors (conseillers entreprise) to support companies, and collaborates on events and inclusion programs.
• Ministère chargé de l'Égalité entre les Femmes et les Hommes et de la Lutte contre les discriminationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched 'Talents de France' initiative in partnership to combat discrimination in hiring based on name, origin, or address. Community mobilizing companies to sign charter.
• Fondation FACEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation against exclusion working on discrimination prevention, partner in Talents de France initiative.
• Collectif AGIRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective working on inclusive economy, partner in Talents de France initiative.
• Fondation MozaïkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation promoting inclusive recruitment and diversity, partner supporting Talents de France initiative.
• RURAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for rural areas, general director Salomé Berlioux featured in rural areas tribune, partner in Talents de France.
• ANDRHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR professionals association, partner in Talents de France initiative for inclusive hiring practices.
• DIPLP (Délégation interministérielle à la prévention et à la lutte contre la pauvreté)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body for poverty prevention, co-published practical guide on working poor with community in June 2025.
• ATIGIP (Association des Transplantés et Insuffisants Rénaux)minorOthersPartner in Club 31 event for recidivism prevention, providing support for prison work programs.
• CCI Grand HainautminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of commerce co-organizing 'Patron(s) dans mon village' event with community clubs.
• Chambre d'AgricultureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural chamber co-organizing rural engagement events with community.
• Bouge Ton CoqminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founders Emmanuel and Christophe Brochot, part of consortium for '2000 Epiceries Engagées' project in rural villages.
• InSiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany president Thibault Renaudin, part of consortium for '2000 Epiceries Engagées' rural project.
• Familles RuralesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of rural families, president Guylaine Brohan signed rural areas tribune, consortium member for rural epiceries.
• Service Pénitentiaire d'Insertion et de Probation (SPIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrison probation service collaborating on recidivism prevention events and job datings in prisons.
• Cercle Jean-Macé Bourges BasketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasketball club co-organized 'Du Stade vers l'Emploi' prison job dating event in Bourges.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ORSE (Observatoire de la Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises): French observatory and network dedicated to corporate social responsibility. Comparable as a French platform connecting companies around CSR engagement and producing analysis, guides, and member events.
• Comité 21: French network for sustainable development engaging companies, territories, and organizations. Comparable as a membership-based French civic platform focused on sustainability and social responsibility with territorial chapters.
• Le RAMEAU: French research and action lab on philanthropy and CSR engagement models. Comparable as a French ecosystem player helping companies structure their social engagement, with research and consulting services layered on a community platform.
• B Lab France / B Corp France: Operates the B Corp certification community for companies committed to social and environmental performance. Directly comparable as a company membership community around social/environmental commitments, with stronger certification/brand signaling but paid certification fees.
• Fondation FACE: French foundation combating exclusion and discrimination through corporate engagement. Listed as a partner on the Talents de France initiative and operates a similar model of mobilizing companies around inclusive employment themes.
• UN Global Compact France: The French network of the UN Global Compact, similarly a membership-based initiative engaging companies on CSR and sustainability principles. Comparable in mission (mobilizing companies around social/environmental commitments) and free-to-join model, though operating under UN rather than French government auspices.

Emerging players

• France Invest: French private equity and venture capital association. Comparable as a French industry association with corporate members, territorial engagement, and government dialogue, though focused on investment industry rather than CSR.
• ANDRH (Association Nationale des DRH): French national HR directors association, listed as a partner on the Talents de France charter. Comparable as a French professional membership organization engaging companies on HR practices including inclusion, though HR-specific.
• Réseau Entreprendre: French network supporting business creation and growth through mentor-led accompaniment. Comparable in being a free, territorial club-based community for companies, but focused on entrepreneurial support rather than CSR/inclusion themes.

Broad incumbents

• France Travail (Pôle Emploi): French national employment agency, co-president of Les entreprises s'engagent. Comparable as a French government-backed employment services organization, but far larger and operating direct employment services rather than a corporate community model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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