Ecological commitment

In a sector where large-scale printing of paper plans remains the norm, Agence Hérée has made a radical choice: to eliminate paper entirely. We work exclusively on digital tablets, with permanent access to our internal server, which allows us to design, annotate, revise, and share all our documents in a fully digital, seamless, and secure way.

This choice is not only a gesture for the planet, it is also a lever for professional efficiency: no more printing, scanning, filing, or archiving; greater clarity and responsiveness in our exchanges with clients and partners; and the ability to work anywhere with minimal material resources.

An A1 plan printed in a conventional agency represents, on average:

• 48 g of CO₂ emitted (production + printing),
• 100 Wh of energy consumed just to produce a single sheet,
• a very short lifespan: plans are annotated by hand, discarded, and reprinted at every iteration.

At Hérée:

• 0 printing, 0 waste,
• direct annotation on digital plans, with no version loss,
• increased efficiency thanks to a fully digitalized and synchronized workflow,
• a minimal carbon footprint, focused on optimized energy consumption (iPad, servers, shared cloud).

Travelling without polluting is a core choice for Agence Hérée. This is why we systematically prioritize train travel for all our business trips, whether interregional or national.

In 2024, our co-managers Ludivine Vandendaële and Katiane Christiany traveled 25,811 km and 25,327 km by train, respectively. That’s a total of over 51,000 km achieved through low-carbon mobility.

What is represents

7,407 kg of CO₂ avoided compared to the same journey made with a conventional car, equivalent to:

• the production of 370 new smartphones (from cradle to factory gate),
• nearly 60 Paris–Marseille flights by plane,
• or the construction of approximately 62 m² of concrete flooring (structure + slab).

*Source: calculations based on official SNCF data for 2024 and the average emission factor of an individual combustion-engine car.

A Concrete Commitment to the Planet

In 2025, Agence Hérée chose to strengthen its environmental commitment by joining the international collective 1% for the Planet. As a member, we pledge to donate 1% of our annual revenue to approved organizations dedicated to protecting the environment.

This strong gesture reflects our determination to align our work with our values: building, rehabilitating, and advising, all while respecting the planet’s resources.

Why 1% for the Planet?

Created in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia) and Craig Mathews, this global movement now brings together nearly 6,000 businesses in 91 countries, all sharing the same vision: a fairer economic model that serves the environment.

By joining this collective, we commit to supporting concrete and verified projects (conservation, biodiversity, climate, environmental education, etc.). We become part of a network of dedicated actors with whom we can co-create impactful initiatives. We also contribute to a global movement that is credible, transparent, and audited.

And concretely?

• 1% of our annual revenue is donated each year to one or more approved environmental organizations.
• This contribution may take the form of direct financial support, but also skills-based sponsorship or in-kind donations.
• We communicate transparently about the initiatives we support, following a logic of philanthropy that is useful, traceable, and measurable.

UAn Approach Aligned with Our DNA

Since its creation, Agence Hérée has been built around strong values: high-quality rehabilitation, responsible hospitality, and strategic support for real estate and heritage stakeholders.

Our membership in 1% for the Planet follows the same logic: that of an engaged architecture, conscious of its impact and resolutely oriented toward the future.