CIO Bulletin
Sweep: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future with Cutting-Edge Data Management Solutions
Founded in 2020, Sweep emerged with a singular mission: to simplify sustainability for businesses around the world. With its headquarters in France and the UK, and a global presence, Sweep provides a data management platform designed to help businesses take full control of their environmental impact. Co-founded by Rachel Delacour, Yannick Chaze, and Raphael Gueller, Sweep is B Corp certified and proudly partners with renowned organizations like the World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition. The company stands at the forefront of driving meaningful environmental change by streamlining the way businesses manage their sustainability efforts.
At Sweep, the belief is simple: every business, no matter its size, should have the tools and data necessary to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. With a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform, Sweep takes the complexity out of sustainability and makes it possible for companies to turn their green ambitions into measurable results.
Sweep's Platform: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability Data Management
Sustainability is undeniably complex. With a multitude of stakeholders, regulations, and data sources to manage, businesses often struggle to keep track of their carbon emissions, sustainability efforts, and compliance obligations. Sweep’s platform is designed to tackle these challenges head-on, providing a seamless, AI-powered solution that simplifies the entire sustainability data management process.
At the core of Sweep's offering is its ability to track carbon emissions and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data across an organization’s value chain. Sweep’s platform leverages AI and automation to collect and analyze large datasets from across a business and its supply chain, making it easier for companies to identify their carbon footprint and develop actionable insights.
Whether it's tracking Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, Sweep’s platform empowers businesses to not only monitor their environmental impact but also map data across their value chain. This data-driven approach eliminates the need for manual data collection, reducing the risk of human error and offering businesses a clear, real-time view of their sustainability performance.
Navigating the maze of international ESG regulations can be overwhelming. Sweep understands this challenge and has built compliance features directly into its platform. Businesses can rest assured that they meet the latest disclosure requirements without the hassle of tracking evolving regulations manually. By offering an automated compliance solution, Sweep simplifies the reporting process, ensuring businesses remain on top of their legal obligations while focusing on their environmental goals.
Making Sustainability Actionable: Turning Data into Strategy
Collecting data is one thing; taking action based on that data is another. Sweep’s platform takes it a step further by providing businesses with the tools they need to act on the insights they gather. Through AI-driven recommendations and data analysis, Sweep helps businesses identify key areas for decarbonization within their operations. By pinpointing “hotspots”—areas where emissions are most concentrated—companies can prioritize their efforts and allocate resources to where they’ll have the greatest impact.
With detailed reduction plans and a task management system, Sweep ensures that sustainability initiatives are not only planned but executed effectively. The platform allows businesses to model the impact of different strategies, test various reduction plans, and set joint targets across their entire value chain.
Security and Peace of Mind
Sweep knows that businesses value their data and must ensure it is secure. With SOC certification and ISO 27001 compliance, businesses can trust that their sustainability data is protected under the highest security standards. Sweep’s platform uses automated data cleansing to eliminate errors, duplicates, and inconsistencies, ensuring the integrity of every dataset. This peace of mind allows businesses to focus on what truly matters: driving positive environmental impact.
Customized Solutions for Every Sector
Sweep’s platform is designed to support businesses at any stage of their sustainability journey. Whether it’s a large enterprise, a midmarket company, or a financial institution, Sweep offers tailored solutions that meet each organization’s specific needs. From providing in-depth business intelligence to tracking the carbon footprint of investment portfolios, Sweep ensures that every company has the right tools to succeed in its sustainability efforts.
For large enterprises, the platform provides a comprehensive, centralized solution for managing sustainability data across a global network of suppliers and partners. Midmarket companies can also benefit from Sweep’s ease of use and powerful data management capabilities, while financial institutions can leverage the platform to assess the sustainability performance of their investment portfolios and work towards shared environmental goals.
A Data-Driven Future for Sustainability
Sweep is committed to helping businesses build data-driven sustainability strategies that lead to real, measurable results. The company’s platform not only provides the tools to track and report on sustainability efforts but also offers actionable insights that drive decarbonization. By making it easier for companies to collect and act on their sustainability data, Sweep is empowering the global business community to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.
With a clear vision for the future, a powerful platform, and a commitment to collaboration, Sweep is redefining what it means to be a leader in sustainability. As businesses continue to face growing environmental challenges, Sweep’s platform provides the data-driven solutions that are essential for driving real change and making a meaningful impact on the planet.
Rachel Delacour | Co-Founder and CEO
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