
Start-RSE (first CSR steps for small businesses)
Amount or form of support: eligible organisations can benefit from: a diagnostic of their situation in the various CSR fields; advice from experts from professional organisations partnering the scheme; recommendations on their needs (training, tools, recruitment, etc.); support from the local contact for 1 or 2 years; introductions to other local stakeholders; and financial aid from the Eurométropole de Strasbourg to launch a first action, covering 50% (capped at €1,500). Targeted operations: a concrete first CSR project — energy and emissions, active mobility, circular economy, health and safety, quality of working life or staff training.
Provide a pragmatic, simple response to help small businesses and associations in the 33 communes of the Eurométropole de Strasbourg start a corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach; secure the first step with support from experts in the various fields and financial support for the first structuring project arising from the diagnostic. Target audience: businesses and associations with fewer than 50 employees, with their registered office and beneficiary establishment in the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, in all sectors. Area concerned: local aid.
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Who can apply
Businesses and associations with fewer than 50 employees, with their registered office and beneficiary establishment in the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, in all sectors.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue gives no detailed conditions for this entry. Check the eligibility criteria, the application rules and the rule on when spending may begin with the managing body.
What the scheme covers
A concrete project in one of the CSR fields (non-exhaustive list): reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions — investment to cut energy consumption, equipment to reduce water use in the manufacturing process, carrying out a carbon footprint assessment, etc.; active mobility — building bike shelters, installing charging points for electric cars, support in setting up a company travel plan, etc.; circular economy — eco-design of a product, drawing up a responsible purchasing charter, etc.; health and safety — anti-fatigue mats, handling aids; quality of working life — fitting out a space for employees, sport at work; staff training — preventing harassment, inclusion and diversity training, training on climate issues, etc.
Amount and funding terms
Eligible organisations can benefit from: a diagnostic of their situation in the various CSR fields; advice from experts from professional organisations partnering the scheme; recommendations on their needs (training, tools, recruitment, etc.); support from the local contact for 1 or 2 years; introductions to other local stakeholders; and financial aid from the Eurométropole de Strasbourg to launch a first action, covering 50% (capped at €1,500).
How to apply
To prepare an application under “Start-RSE”, first compare the project with the operations and beneficiaries indicated in this entry. Gather a project presentation, a budget and the administrative documents requested by the managing body. Check the application rules and the eligibility of costs before making any commitment.
Timeline
No end date is currently known for this scheme. Confirm the opening and timetable with the managing body before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Eurométropole de Strasbourg
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €1,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which projects can this aid support?
A concrete project in one of the CSR fields (non-exhaustive list): reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions — investment to cut energy consumption, equipment to reduce water use in the manufacturing process, carrying out a carbon footprint assessment, etc.; active mobility — building bike shelters, installing charging points for electric cars, support in setting up a company travel plan, etc.; circular economy — eco-design of a product, drawing up a responsible purchasing charter, etc.; health and safety — anti-fatigue mats, handling aids; quality of working life — fitting out a space for employees, sport at work; staff training — preventing harassment, inclusion and diversity training, training on climate issues, etc.
Who can benefit?
Businesses and associations with fewer than 50 employees, with their registered office and beneficiary establishment in the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, in all sectors.
What amount and timetable should I plan for?
Eligible organisations can benefit from: a diagnostic of their situation in the various CSR fields; advice from experts from professional organisations partnering the scheme; recommendations on their needs (training, tools, recruitment, etc.); support from the local contact for 1 or 2 years; introductions to other local stakeholders; and financial aid from the Eurométropole de Strasbourg to launch a first action, covering 50% (capped at €1,500). The end date and status must be confirmed in the official information.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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