Written in collaboration with BivwAk!, a cross-functional entity that combines skills, know-how, and key assets to support the transformation and innovation of BNP Paribas Group entities.
What is at stake?
Eco-design involves integrating environmental protection into the design of products and services from the outset.
Why is it important?
Eco-design aims to reduce the environmental impacts of products throughout their lifecycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution, use, and end of life (Ministry of Ecological Transition)
At the MVP stage, a significant portion of the impact of future products and services is determined. Initiating an eco-design approach allows you to anticipate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) right from the creation phase.
Three key steps to take
1️⃣ Establish an action plan to incorporate the effects and impacts of the product/service lifecycle into its development
2️⃣ Select partners and suppliers based on their commitments
In particular, askwhether partners for information about the carbon footprint of their products/services to facilitate the calculation of the MVP's carbon footprint.
3️⃣ Anticipate the effects and impacts of the product/service during its use
- Map all the positive impacts of the future use of products and services, especially when they are distributed on a large scale (impact at scale).
- Map all the risks associated with the use of your products/services, especially unintended uses.
- Research potential risks related to the use of your product/service, particularly among competitors already in the market, in order to anticipate them effectively.
📚 Resources and further reading
⚖️ General Reference for the Eco-design of Digital Services (RGESN)
📖 Eco-design: A Quick Start (BivwAk!)
📖 Reference Guide for Responsible Design of Digital Services (GR491)
📝 Eco-design Memo Cards (BivwAk!)
📝 Eco-design Tech Charter (TheTribe)
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BivwAk! is a cross-functional entity that combines skills, know-how, and key assets to support the transformation and innovation of entities within the BNP Paribas Group.
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