Corporate Social Responsibility
Bringing people closer across the world, yes, but not without responsibility.
At la Vitre, we know that every technological innovation has an impact — on the environment, on people, and on the way we work.
Our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach is still a work in progress: we’re not perfect, but we’re moving forward with a strong desire to improve!
Concrete actions are already taking shape, in the way we design our product, choose our partners, and operate day to day.
What we’re already doing to reduce our environmental impact
Better energy efficiency
- A full la Vitre bundle (86" screen, PC, microphone, camera, soundbar) consumes around 806 kWh/year in a realistic use case (10 hours/day, 260 days/year).
- That’s about the same as a dishwasher or a desktop computer running continuously for a year.
- A discreet mode reduces power consumption by 8 to 10%, and automatic sleep settings for the screen or PC are also available.
Fewer trips, fewer emissions
- La Vitre allows people to meet remotely, just like they were in the same room — which means fewer business trips, and lower emissions.
- We use la Vitre ourselves every day to collaborate between our offices (Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Toronto).
A more responsible technology — where possible
- The stand is manufactured in Lyon (France).
- The mini-PCs are assembled in Toulouse (France).
- Some components are 3D-printed on demand to avoid overproduction.
- We reuse packaging boxes from incoming screens to ship out some Vitres, reducing waste.
- La Vitre’s peer-to-peer connection eliminates the need for server-side storage, helping to lower the digital footprint.
What we don’t know yet (but we’re working on it)
We don’t yet have a full carbon footprint assessment for bundle with la Vitre from manufacturing to end-of-life.
Why not? Because a big part of that data depends on what our technical suppliers and partners are able (or willing) to share — and it’s not always available or transparent.
That said, we’re making progress: We’re asking the right questions, working on transport and usage optimizations, and preparing to better manage the product lifecycle, including recycling.
CSR also means this, for us
Beyond environmental impact, our CSR approach also shapes how we operate as a company:
- Remote work is encouraged to help maintain work-life balance.
- Carpooling is promoted for business travel and team events.
- We regularly welcome interns from diverse backgrounds.
- Our offices are designed with comfort in mind: quiet zones, chill areas, and collaborative spaces.
- There’s dust on our printer.
- And during our annual raclette lunch… absolutely zero food waste
Small actions — but they matter.
And what’s next?
We know CSR goes far beyond the energy consumption of a product.
It’s about being consistent, thoughtful, and always improving.
Here’s what we plan to do next:
- Continue making la Vitre leaner, more durable, and more responsible.
- Introduce even more CSR best practices into our internal operations by listening to our teams.
- Better measure, track, and share our impact.
- Keep communicating openly and honestly with clients and partners about our progress and our limits.
Your questions, feedback, and expectations help us do better.
Thanks for building this journey with us
Any questions?
The team is here to answer them.