The only one-off costs invoiced upon signature are 0.05% of the previous year's sales and €500 excluding VAT, corresponding to the manufacture and delivery of the communication elements of the commitment (Plaques, certificate, digital elements, referencing, delivery, etc.).

Secondly, the funds for l'Océan are raised with every customer transaction, thanks to a 1% rate increase, so there's no cost to the company. A very small increase, which can sometimes be accompanied by a larger increase to boost the company's profitability.

1 - Internal decision and formal commitment by the company:

• The company validates internally its intention to increase its tariffs by 1% in favor of ocean preservation.
• It submits an application directly on the label's website

2 - Signature of the labeling contract:

• The company signs the official contract, confirming its commitment.
• It pays the labeling fees 

3 - Supply of labelling elements 

4 - Rate increase, Collection and management of funds :

• The company implements the 1% increase on its rates, and pays out the funds collected every 6 months.

5 - Monitoring, evaluation and regular communication:

• Labeled companies receive regular updates on the use of funds, the projects supported and their impact.
• From the 2nd year onwards, companies receiving the label receive an annual report on their results, which can be incorporated into non-financial balance sheets and administrative and tax declarations.
• This enables us to communicate with our customers and reinforce the credibility and added value of our commitment.

Thanks to this comprehensive and transparent approach, the company can proudly display its "Engaged for Ocean" status, contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems, while reinforcing its image and its relationship with customers who are sensitive to environmental issues.

"Engaged For Ocean" offers a number of fast, tangible financial benefits:

• Tax deductions on funds paid in (1%): your payments are tax-deductible and, ultimately, increase profitability (do the math!).
• Acquiring new customers: a commitment to the environment attracts customers who are sensitive to CSR issues, and boosts sales.
• Enhanced extra-financial reports: enhance your CSR performance and meet CSRD criteria.
• Better bank rates: financial institutions favor responsible companies (lower rates, lower fees).
• Access to new financing: public/private finance and investors favor sustainable structures.
• Team building and productivity: an environmental commitment motivates teams, reduces turnover and increases efficiency.
• Anticipate legal requirements: you avoid penalties or additional costs linked to non-compliance with future regulations.

In the very near future, banks and investors will require concrete proof of CSR commitment before granting financing. Companies that are already committed will have a clear advantage.

Yes, and here's how we guarantee it.

All redistributed funds are tracked via the Engaged For Ocean mobile application. Here you can consult detailed reports explaining where the money has been invested: clean-up projects, anti-plastic initiatives, scientific research or biodiversity preservation actions.

The Committee of independent experts then analyses the proposed projects and decides on their funding according to their environmental impact. This ensures that each contribution goes directly to concrete, measurable actions for the Ocean.