French startups: estimation of social and ecological impact

In May 2017, the President of the French Republic gathered leaders of the main Internet giants to reflect on their impact and possible contribution to the development of society. The economic, environmental and societal externalities of digital companies are not always positive despite initial intentions. In 2018, more than 68 percent of the startuppers surveyed wanted to have a strong societal impact while only 38 percent believed they had a strong and positive environmental impact.

Impact of startups on society and the environment, according to French startuppers in 2018

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Release date

February 2019

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Region

France

Survey time period

July to October 2018

Number of respondents

217*

Method of interview

Questionnaires and telephone interviews

Supplementary notes

* The source adds the following information: "A survey of fifteen questions was broadcasted, between mid-July and early October 2018, to more than 2,500 French startups. The companies solicited come from a database of early stage French startups covering all of the territory. With some follow-up actions by email or telephone, 217 responses from entrepreneurs covering all sectors of activity were collected during this period. Privileged targets were the young starters."

Figures based on a self-assessment ranging from 0 to 10

The source does not provide any information regarding percentage points exceeding 100 percent.

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