Ecofye (UK), the AI transforming carbon management for SMEs and opening new prospects for Gabonese companies

In a world where environmental policies are being tightened and value chains are increasingly demanding when it comes to sustainability, small and medium-sized enterprises also face the need to reduce their carbon footprint. It is against this backdrop that Ecofye, a British start-up specialising in artificial intelligence, offers a technology able to analyse, measure and optimise SMEs' carbon footprint in a simple, automated and affordable way.

A strategic innovation in the global ecological transition

While large companies already have teams dedicated to non-financial reporting, SMEs often remain on the sidelines for lack of time, tools and technical skills. Ecofye bridges this gap with an AI platform that automates the entire process: data collection, classification, emissions calculation (scopes 1, 2 and 3), then targeted recommendations to reduce environmental impact.

The goal is clear: to give every organisation a reliable carbon footprint and an operational action plan, while avoiding often prohibitive consulting costs.

How does Ecofye's AI work?

Ecofye's AI collects and analyses a range of data from the company's day-to-day activities, from energy consumption in offices and workshops to business travel, logistics, flows of goods, raw material purchases, waste management and the overall functioning of the supply chain. Using this information, the platform models the organisation's actual carbon footprint, then generates a clear, visual and easy-to-read report.

Based on this analysis, the tool offers concrete, prioritised recommendations, whether improving energy efficiency, optimising transport, reviewing purchasing strategies, deploying cleaner technologies or adopting new internal practices. Ecofye thus turns complex data into a genuine carbon action plan tailored to the needs and capacities of each SME.

Why is this tool essential for Gabonese SMEs?

Environmental issues are becoming increasingly central in Central Africa, and particularly in Gabon, where companies must now adapt to new requirements. International investors expect clear sustainability commitments, consumers increasingly favour responsible products, green markets are growing in importance and energy costs, in a tight economic context, are pushing companies to look for more efficient solutions.

In this changing landscape, Ecofye represents a strategic opportunity: its technology allows Gabonese SMEs to quickly obtain reliable, detailed carbon assessments without having to use specialised firms that are often expensive and hard to access. The tool thus democratises access to carbon accounting and gives local companies the means to align with international standards while strengthening their competitiveness.