Level of ambition: STI Shaper
Pledge 1
Pledge 2
Pledge 3
Pledge 4
Pledge 5
Scope of pledges
Programme status. Each participant carries a programme status that reflects the overall progress of its commitments: Engaged (commitments taken, work starting), Shaper (concrete measures under way), Leader (ambitious commitments largely delivered), Champion (the highest level, all commitments achieved and renewed). This status evolves over time.
Pledge levels. Every pledge is classified by ambition level, from 1 to 3, shown as dots next to its thematic. Level 1: a first, foundational commitment. Level 2: a concrete, measurable action with a defined target and timeline. Level 3: the most ambitious commitment, structural and verified against recognised standards.
Progress. Each pledge shows its progress: In progress (work under way within the agreed timeline), Achieved (target reached and validated), Delayed (timeline extended). Alumni companies keep their last recorded pledges and levels.
Zélo is a Swiss company developing a zero-waste and local grocery model, combining bicycle delivery, reusable containers, and zero-waste fridges for businesses. Our QR-code traceability system ensures a return rate of over 95% for containers and reduces the carbon footprint of grocery shopping by 90%.
| # | Pledge | Thematic · Level | Progress | SDGs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 2030, we measure and reduce the number of kilometres driven by car for grocery shopping by our users, by increasing the number of kilometres delivered by bicycle, compared to the 2026 baseline. |
EnvironmentLevel 1 | In progress | 13 |
| 2 | By 2030, we increase the annual return rate of reusable containers to 91% (ratio of containers returned to containers distributed), compared to 89% in 2025. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 12 |
| 3 | By 2030, we reduce the electricity consumption of the Zélo site by at least 15% compared to the 7,500 kWh/year measured between July and October 2025.*
* In addition, Zélo tracks electricity consumption per order (kWh/order) as an energy efficiency indicator, with no quantified target at this stage. |
EnvironmentLevel 2 | In progress | 7 |
| 4 | By 2030, we measure and then increase the share of local products (categories 1 and 2: ≤ 100 km) among Zélo’s active product references by 5 percentage points, from a baseline established in 2025. |
Community ImpactLevel 1 | In progress | 11 |
| 5 | By 2030, we strengthen Zélo’s social impact by hiring at least 3 people from professional integration programmes (JobTreck, AI, or equivalent), compared to 2025. |
Community ImpactLevel 3 | In progress | 8 |
Level 1–3: ambition of each pledge (1 = foundational, 3 = most ambitious). The programme status (STI Engaged → Shaper → Leader → Champion) reflects overall progress. SDGs = UN Sustainable Development Goals. Full explanation on the online profile.
