What the Project Is: Guiding Environmental and Social Transition
AIR coop is a consulting agency specialized in environmental and social transition issues. Since 2010, the agency has served local authorities and organizations that wish to place positive impact at the heart of their model. The mission is clear: guiding the transition of territories and companies, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation responsible practices. With expertise ranging from conseil and stratégie to accompagnement and formation, AIR coop has consistently embraced a mission that champions change in sectors such as sports, loisirs, tourisme, textile, culture, agriculture, agroalimentaire, and digital. Positive innovation for 15 years… it is an inspiring story of commitment and actionable results.
Main Benefit of the Initiative
The initiative’s strength lies in its impressive key figures and a proven track record in environmental and social redirection. These benefits are evident from the following facts:
- 15 YEARS of positive innovation
- 18 Expert consultants
- 200+ impact missions
- B CORP since 2015 with a Bcorp score of 155.8
Detailed Service Offerings
The range of services is structured in three main axes. First, measuring the impacts involves a thorough impact diagnosis, carbon balance, life cycle analysis, and pursuing a B Corp certification. Next, the focus shifts to building transitions through the design and implementation of CSR strategy, eco-design and innovation, climate strategy, as well as developing agricultural and food strategies. Finally, the support for change is provided via awareness and facilitation, event organization, the promotion of mission-driven companies, and comprehensive organizational transformation. These offerings leave little doubt that every facet of sustainable development is addressed in a practical, honest manner—always with a slight encouraging pause here and there… a conversational nod to progress.
Projects to Be Proud Of
The portfolio of projects is as diverse as it is impressive. Among the standout achievements are the CSR Strategy for SALOMON, marking an important movement towards transition, and the Agricultural and Food Strategy for AGGLO PAYS D’ISSOIRE, which has been key in supporting the development of territorial food projects. Other notable contributions include the awareness and facilitation work executed for the EUROPEAN COMMISSION, aimed at animating the community of ambassadors of the European Climate Pact, and the transformation efforts with the Mission-driven Company COMPAGNIE DU MONT BLANC. Projects such as the event organization for SOLUCIR, the carbon balance for ELYCOOP, and the agricultural and food strategy for CIRAD (including agronomic expertise for the creation of an IGP “CEYLON TEA”) have further solidified AIR coop’s reputation. Organizational transformations with the HAUTES ALPES and FRENCH GOLF FEDERATION demonstrate an ambitious energy transition and a structured “GOLF FOR BIODIVERSITY” label, respectively. Other projects include the B Corp Certification for FAGUO and the vision for the French Nordic skiing arena with NORDIC FRANCE. Each project underscores a commitment to a more sustainable, responsible future—always stirring up an innovative spark along the way…
Philosophy and Engagements
The philosophy behind AIR coop is rooted in a genuine passion for intertwining expertise with enthusiasm. The approach is not driven by guilt or dogmatic views; instead, it is about measuring, experimenting, cooperating, and ultimately building a more sustainable future. The agency emphasizes the value of an engaged and atypical cooperative where shared convictions matter and collective action can lead to meaningful change. Engagements include developing a collective organization centered on the flourishing and interdependence of its members, contributing to a more solidary, positive, and resilient economy, and committing to the regeneration of ecosystems. This philosophy resonates strongly and feels truly modern, reflecting both clarity and a dynamic energy that makes every effort feel personal—even when delivered with a confident nod to broader responsibility.
Expanding Transitions with Diverse Topics
AIR coop also places considerable emphasis on sectors such as sports, leisure, and culture while aligning technical expertise with sustainable innovations in agriculture, agroalimentaire, and digital transformation. The comprehensive approach embraces every step along the transition journey from strategic consulting to event organization and practical support for businesses intent on incorporating sustainable practices. This blended model of conseil and stratégie, mixed with hands-on accompagnement and formation, provides a dynamic canvas where every stakeholder can see tangible benefits arising from concrete actions. It is a process that feels both systematic and refreshingly human—marked by a willingness to innovate and to challenge established norms in a playful yet respectful manner.
Project Impact on Sustainability
- SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 – Climate Action
- SDG 15 – Life on Land
Networks, Friends, and Future Outlook
AIR coop’s commitment is further reinforced by its active presence in various networks and ongoing partnerships with organizations that share common values. Active participation in associations, alliances, and networks cements the collaborative spirit that defines the consulting agency. The dedication to creating commons through collective intelligence and resource sharing is matched only by the drive to work towards global carbon neutrality by 2050. This holistic mission transcends traditional consulting—it embraces a broader vision where economic development, culture, and tourism intersect with an enduring respect for the environment. The conversations around sustainable transitions often echo with enthusiasm, and the future outlook remains optimistic… highlighting an approach that is both responsible and firmly focused on practicality.
