Plastic pollution: ConsultantSeas joins the dynamic of the Campus mondial de la mer.

Photo credit: Technopôle Brest-Iroise – The majority of the ConsultantSeas team.

ConsultantSeas, the origin

Founded by Marie Le Texier in 2017, ConsultantSeas was born out of the desire to reconcile environmental commitment and entrepreneurship. Marie Le Texier is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris in environmental policies and an engineer specializing in water sciences. She then worked at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), where she initiated and led a working group on ocean plastics. Her experience in oceanographic research at the Institute for Research and Development (IRD) allowed her to develop a scientific expertise that she now applies within her company.
Passionate about the ocean, she wants to prove that it is possible to combine life by the sea, ecological commitment, and ambitious entrepreneurial activity.

Perspectives and ambitions
"80% of marine pollution comes from land, it’s a vast problem. ConsultantSeas provides solutions to companies that are at the heart of the plastic pollution issue. It is crucial to work with NGOs and scientists on these topics," explains Marie Le Texier.

Crédit photo : Technopôle Brest-Iroise – Marie Le Texier, fondatrice et dirigeante de Consultant Seas.

A New Offer Dedicated to SMEs

Historically focused on large companies, ConsultantSeas has recently developed a specific offer for SMEs and mid-sized businesses (ETIs) to reduce their plastic footprint. Aware that these structures face the same regulatory requirements as large groups without always having the necessary resources, the company offers tailored support to meet their needs. In this dynamic, ConsultantSeas was awarded the "Transitions in the Economy" project call from Best Métropole, enabling the company to develop its SME offer dedicated to the agri-food sector. The consulting firm also received support from the Brittany Region, through the Inno Exé Sobriété grant, to adapt and develop its SME offer for local cosmetic companies.

This support, which lasts several months, is based on a five-step process:

1. ASSESS – Conduct a thorough diagnosis to list and characterize all plastics used by the company (marketed and used internally).
2. PRIORITIZE – Prioritize the issues and plastics to address.
3. TARGET – Set strategic and operational objectives.
4. ACT – Deploy an action plan to achieve the objectives, with a database of solution sheets tailored for SMEs in the two target sectors.
5. FOLLOW UP – Provide a set of specific indicators to measure and evaluate progress.

Companies such as Terre d'Embruns, the Hénaff Group, Usapalla, and Phytomer are among the first beneficiaries of this innovative approach.

"ConsultantSeas provides a pragmatic roadmap with advisory sheets on actions, reporting, and communication, which immediately lead to potential solutions. The tone and spirit of the support are constructive and pleasant, without being dogmatic or alarmist."
– Tristan Lagarde, CEO of Phytomer Group

An online self-diagnosis can be completed in 15 minutes on ConsultantSeas' website: https://consultantseas.com/

A Strong International Dimension

During our meeting with the ConsultantSeas team, we spoke with Garance Tulard, a junior consultant and Master's student at Sciences Po Rennes. She introduced a project under the Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) program, which aims to combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.
For this project, ConsultantSeas recently helped a Tunisian hotel transition to a zero single-use plastic model. Notably, the hotel’s investments were recouped in less than 3 months, and 6000 Tunisian dinars could be saved annually, in addition to the return on investment. Over the course of a year, the project would also prevent the use of 11,450 plastic items.
More information on this case study here: https://consultantseas.com/etudes-de-cas/la-badira

Beyond the Mediterranean basin, ConsultantSeas works on missions ranging from Laos to the Indian Ocean, as well as throughout Africa. The firm's international expansion has only strengthened in recent years.

Photo credit: Technopôle Brest-Iroise – Marie Le Texier and Grace Tulard.

Photo credit: Technopôle Brest-Iroise

A Stronger Commitment with the Campus mondial de la mer

By joining the Campus mondial de la mer, ConsultantSeas becomes part of a network of stakeholders committed to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment. Signing the charter symbolizes a collaborative approach aimed at sharing expertise and best practices for ocean conservation.
By leveraging the ecosystem of the Campus mondial de la mer, ConsultantSeas will be able to strengthen its impact and collaborate with academic, industrial, and institutional players. The company is also open to discussions with potential partners.

To learn more and join the initiative:

Website: consultantseas.com
Contact: contact@consultantseas.com