At We Take Part, we do not treat impact as an optional element at the end of the evaluation. We begin by understanding the problem the project is solving, the scale of that problem, and the potential magnitude of change.

CirTex, for example, addresses a major systemic issue: every year, Europe produces 5.8 million tonnes of textile waste, only a small portion of which is recycled. The lack of efficient sorting and traceability solutions significantly slows down the transition to a circular economy. CirTex tackles this challenge through:

• smart bags equipped with RFID chips and QR codes to ensure textile traceability,

• IoT-enabled containers that analyze and store materials under optimal conditions,

• a blockchain-based mobile application that tracks each garment and accelerates sorting in recycling centers.

This approach allows us to assess real impact from the outset by identifying concrete levers for reducing waste and emissions.

To ensure impact goes beyond a simple narrative, we translate it into measurable indicators. This includes both environmental and socio-economic metrics. In the case of CirTex, we measure:

• volumes of textile waste collected and sorted,

• tonnes of CO₂ avoided,

• savings in water, energy, and fuel,

• engagement of consumers and local communities,

• job creation and skills development.

We turn these ambitions into operational roadmaps with clear milestones and intermediate targets. Each project funded on our platform presents a transparent impact trajectory, enabling investors to track progress over time.

A key pillar of our methodology is the link between impact, ESG, and financial value. We rely on independent ESG assessment tools to analyze three main dimensions:

• Environment: emissions, water management, waste treatment, climate reporting,

• Social: working conditions, diversity, training, local anchoring,

• Governance: management quality, codes of conduct, risk management, cybersecurity, taxation.

For CirTex, the overall ESG score reaches 63/100, with a particularly strong environmental score (88/100), a balanced social score (63/100), and an improved governance score (52/100). These strengths and weaknesses form the basis of a shared improvement plan with the company, aimed at maximizing impact while strengthening operational and financial resilience.

A central aspect of our approach is demonstrating that impact directly contributes to company value. The CirTex analysis highlights this link: its ESG score allows for slight adjustments to the cost of equity and debt, resulting in a more attractive valuation in financial models. In other words, each ESG improvement can reduce perceived risk for investors and improve financing conditions.

This perspective is systematically shared with our investor community, enabling them to connect their impact convictions with a clear understanding of financial fundamentals.

For entrepreneurs, the We Take Part methodology provides a framework to clarify their impact thesis, structure precise indicators, and identify both ESG strengths and areas for improvement. For investors, it brings enhanced transparency: they can concretely assess environmental impact (CO₂, water, energy), understand overall ESG quality, and see how these dimensions translate into financial value.

CirTex shows that a project can both address a systemic issue, the global textile waste crisis, and present a strong ESG and financial profile. This convergence of measurable impact, strong governance, and economic performance is what We Take Part aims to make visible and fund, project after project.

The data and project presented in this article are illustrative and have been created for educational purposes.

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