Pilot Scheme for Disseminating GHG Assessments to SMEs and Mid-caps through Financial Actors
ADEME launched a trial to select financial institutions to roll out GHG assessments to their SME and mid-cap clients; the call closed on 16 September 2026, and the end companies did not apply directly.
This call for expressions of interest was not for SMEs to apply directly: it selected banks, insurers and other financial institutions able to roll out greenhouse gas emissions assessments to their clients. The trial aims to bring carbon assessments closer to financing solutions for the transition.
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Who can apply
Direct applicants: banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, notably investment funds, crowdfunding platforms and fintechs. The SME and mid-cap clients carrying out the GHG assessment are the potential end beneficiaries, subject to the programme’s criteria.
Eligibility conditions
Applicants had to propose a regional or sub-regional rollout of GHG assessments to SMEs and mid-caps, combining public aid with private financing solutions. Applications had to comply with the call text and the 2026 timetable.
What the scheme covers
Selecting financial partners, organising the rollout of GHG assessments to their SME/mid-cap clients, monitoring the assessments carried out and reporting to ADEME. Beneficiary companies carry out the assessment following the process defined with the winning partner.
Amount and funding terms
The public page gives no universal per-company amount. ADEME states that the trial phase aims to finance at least around 400 GHG assessments in total, shared among the winners. The detailed financial terms are set out in the call text and in the agreements with the selected partners.
How to apply
The call for expressions of interest closed on 16 September 2026 at noon: no new applications are possible for this session. Interested SMEs and mid-caps should follow the publication of the winners and check whether their bank or insurer is taking part in the trial.
Timeline
Call closed. Application period: 8 June to 16 September 2026 at noon. This period has now ended. This period has now ended. This period has now ended. ADEME announces a commercial launch in early 2027 and a 30-month agreement from signature; the list of winners will be published on the official page.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Call for projects
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- 6 régions
Frequently asked questions
Can an SME apply directly?
No. The direct applicants were financial institutions; SMEs and mid-caps are the end beneficiaries of the assessments offered by the winners.
Is the call still open?
No, it closed on 16 September 2026 at noon.
How many GHG assessments are planned?
The trial phase aims for at least around 400 GHG assessments in total, shared among the winners.
When should the scheme start?
ADEME plans a commercial launch in early 2027.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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