Transition Factory: Bringing together the strengths of alternative, activist, and environmental networks in Saint-Étienne to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable and equitable long-term model across the region.

TOWARD A FREE AND COLLABORATIVE DIGITAL FUTURE

Digital tools are essential to our community and cooperative projects: they allow us to communicate, collaborate, and launch initiatives. However, digital technology is also a social and environmental issue.

The “Commun Numérique” Project  

An alternative to GAFAM, Commun Numérique is a professional solution for a comprehensive, free, ethical, and efficient digital work environment:

• No more dependence on web giants
• Gain security and collaboration

This project aims to build a digital work environment that meets the needs of the Saint-Étienne region, with tools aligned with its values.

Project Objective

• Support associations, cooperatives, social economy organizations, and committed small businesses in transitioning to a digital environment designed and managed for the collective good 

• To shift certain digital practices toward others that reflect our values and objectives

Our shared tools