We work in sectors of activity driven by meaningful innovations for a sustainable society
Chemistry and Composites find a wide range of applications for a sustainable environment
The energy transition is pushing manufacturers to work on new sustainable solutions
The share of renewable energies continues to grow in energy consumption
The architecture incorporates more and more environmentally friendly materials
The brands are considering new values and are now working on their societal commitment
Chemistry & Advanced Materials
The world of chemistry and advanced materials has changed a lot in recent years, with innovations serving change for a sustainable future. High value-added products such as carbon fiber-based composites are used in various technological applications due to their exceptional properties in terms of mechanical resistance, rigidity while offering more lightness.
These materials make structural parts of airplanes or automobiles lighter, thereby reducing CO2 emissions, and their integration allows long blades of offshore wind turbines to withstand the stresses of very high mechanical forces in case of bad weather. They also allow the development and manufacture of high-pressure tanks in more environmentally friendly vehicles or other modes of transport by storing and transporting compressed gases such as hydrogen.
Your innovations are meaningful and as part of your international development strategy, CB2i Consulting supports you in your efforts:
- Market research, monitoring of the business ecosystem,
- Recommendation of your innovative and trendsetting solutions,
- Targeted search for partnerships,
- Support in contract negotiations,
“ Chemistry begins in the stars. ”
- Peter Atkins -
“ The growth must become qualitative ”
- Bertrand Piccard-
The change to a sustainable economy is irreversible. The transition to a low-carbon economy takes many paths in the transport sector.
Fuel cell cars with hydrogen are seen as a clean alternative to cars with internal combustion engines. They are even seen in some parts of the world as real alternatives to battery-electric vehicles in a near future.
Besides, hydrogen is not just limited to cars, it is now also applicable to large vehicles such as trucks, trains, ships and, in the future, to aircraft. The predictable routes of these modes of transport make it easy to install dedicated infrastructure on their routes.
Your innovations are meaningful and as part of your international development strategy, CB2i Consulting supports you in your efforts:
- Market research, monitoring of the business ecosystem,
- Recommendation of your innovative and trendsetting solutions,
- Targeted search for partnerships,
- Support in contract negotiations,
Renewable energies
The total growth of renewable energy now exceeds that of fossil fuels. In 2019, solar and wind energy contributed 90% of the total renewable capacity.
Offshore wind turbines, twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty, can produce up to 67 gigawatt-hours of gross energy per year. This is enough clean energy to power 16,000 European homes and save up to 42,000 tonnes of CO2. More productive than wind turbines on land, governments want to increase electricity production from offshore wind farms and use their energy to produce "green" hydrogen.
Your innovations are meaningful and as part of your international development strategy, CB2i Consulting supports you in your efforts:
- Market research, monitoring of the business ecosystem,
- Recommendation of your innovative and trendsetting solutions,
- Targeted search for partnerships,
- Support in contract negotiations,
“ I would put my money on the sun and solar energy, what a source of power. I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out, before we tackle that ”
- Thomas Edison, 1931-
“ Simplify, then add lightness ”
- Colin Chapman -
Construction
More and more architects are planning sustainable buildings and quarters of high architectural quality. Sustainable architecture must be as ecological as it is affordable, with the use of resource-saving materials and an affordable overall concept.
Architecture is also more than just fulfilling a functional purpose, it is also about the question of appearance. Visual identity creates a profile, an insight that makes sense if you take into account the signal effect of a well-thought-out design. In this case one speaks of “architecture as a message”, whereby innovative materials play an important role. The Apple Store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago has an extremely thin carbon fiber roof supported by thin stainless steel pillars. The architecture firm wanted this urban living project to become part of an increasingly digital world.
Your innovations are meaningful and as part of your international development strategy, CB2i Consulting supports you in your efforts:
- Market research, monitoring of the business ecosystem,
- Recommendation of your innovative and trendsetting solutions,
- Targeted search for partnerships,
- Support in contract negotiations,
Robotics
Robotics, artificial intelligence and "smart" automation are developing very quickly.
In industrial manufacturing, robots have been performing human tasks for many years. As the next stage of digital transformation, robot technology is now entering the value chain. Collaborative robots help employees have better working conditions and enable them to better cope with logistical challenges. The use of robots is a solution to gain flexibility and agility and to ensure the continuity of the global logistics chain.
Artificial intelligence combined with robotics can also be the best partner of ecology and thus offer solutions for creating jobs. The pollution of our oceans is increasing by 6.4 million tons of waste annually. The project "The Ocean Cleanup" mobilizes 600 m long robots to capture tons of plastic and garbage that have been thrown into the ocean.
Your innovations are meaningful and as part of your international development strategy, CB2i Consulting supports you in your efforts:
- Market research, monitoring of the business ecosystem,
- Recommendation of your innovative and trendsetting solutions,
- Targeted search for partnerships,
- Support in contract negotiations,
“ We are at the beginning of a golden age of AI.
We have only scratched the surface of what’s possible. ”
- Jeff Bezos -
“ The brands that will thrive in the coming years are the
ones that have a purpose over the profit. ”
- Richard Branson-
Brandgagement
Can we imagine the disappearance of brands in the near future?
Without a strong societal and environmental commitment, 77% of brands could disappear. This is the conclusion of the “Meaningful Brands” study (Havas Media Group), conducted in 2019 with 350,000 people in 31 countries and covering 1,800 brands in 22 sectors.
Many companies have fully understood these new challenges and no longer hesitate to put forward their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy, which is based on problematics related to the environment, social matters and innovation. This is even more true in the context of an international development strategy.
Your innovations are meaningful and a CSR approach is a strong lever in your export project. CB2i Consulting supports you in your approach:
- Analysis of foreign market expectations with regard to societal and environmental commitment,
- Examination of the company situation for a change,
- Implementation of CSR measures,
- Promotion of your "brand engagement" within the ecosystem,
