In the construction and equipment rental sector, reducing CO₂ emissions is no longer just an environmental ambition - it has become a business imperative. Access to certain markets, meeting customer expectations, and achieving ambitious climate targets all require concrete action. For a leading rental provider like Kiloutou, this means investing in low‑emission technologies, driving innovation, and forming strategic partnerships.
Audrey Miclard, Head of Sustainable Development at Kiloutou, explains how the company is actively advancing the decarbonisation of its worksites through its partnership with mobile power provider Instagrid.
A Rental Industry in Transition
A sector under ecological and economic pressure
The construction industry faces increasing pressure to significantly reduce its environmental footprint. This pressure comes from several directions:
Stricter regulations: European frameworks such as CSRD and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) require a progressive decarbonisation of worksites.
Growing customer expectations: Public and private clients increasingly demand low‑carbon solutions that align with their ESG strategies.
New opportunities through change: The industry can greatly contribute to CO₂ reduction through shared equipment usage and the rapid integration of new technologies.
Kiloutou: A Structured Commitment to Climate Action
Kiloutou is one of the sector’s frontrunners in sustainability. The group follows an ambitious CSR strategy that integrates environmental criteria into investment, procurement, and operations.
Instagrid x Kiloutou — Climate Targets by 2030
–42% direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) compared to 2023
–25% indirect emissions (Scope 3) over the same period
These targets are validated by SBTi and aligned with the Paris Agreement.
Key measures
Electrification of the equipment fleet
Use of biofuels
Expansion of the iMPAKT range with more than 3,500 low‑carbon rental devices
Partnerships with innovative providers such as Instagrid
Instagrid: The Zero‑Emission Alternative to Generators
Technological solution for off‑grid power
Petrol and diesel generators still dominate off‑grid worksites — despite major drawbacks:
High NOx and CO emissions
Significant noise pollution
Dependence on fossil fuels
High maintenance requirements and operating costs
Instagrid provides a powerful alternative: mobile power without local emissions, with grid‑quality output — flexible, robust, and sustainable.
Key solutions
Instagrid ONE: Compact, portable 230‑V power source (20 kg), zero‑emission and silent
Instagrid LINK: Seamlessly connects up to 3 units for triple the capacity
Instagrid LINK MAX: The world’s most mobile 400‑V solution
These products are trusted by over 125,000 professionals worldwide — from construction to events, film, and audio.
Instagrid vs. Generators: Measurable Sustainability Impact
Instagrid measures the environmental impact of its products across their full life cycle — transparent, reliable, and data‑driven.
From the 2024 Impact Report
701,005 t CO₂e saved since 2021
Up to 94% fewer emissions compared to conventional generators
279 t NOx and 215,378 t CO avoided locally
Equivalent to 300,000 fewer cars on the road
With IoT integration, customers receive detailed consumption and avoided‑emission data — ideal for ESG reporting and sustainability targets.
„Instagrid is not just a technology provider for us — it is a true strategic partner. Their solutions help us measurably reduce our emissions and accelerate our transformation.“ – Audrey Miclard, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagerin, Kiloutou
Rental as a Catalyst for Change
By adding Instagrid products to its rental portfolio, Kiloutou gives customers access to cutting‑edge technology — without high upfront investment:
No maintenance, no fuel consumption
Up to 80% lower operating costs
Silent operation - ideal for urban or sensitive environments
High autonomy - up to a full working day on a single charge (depending on application)
This example demonstrates: ecological transformation and operational efficiency do not contradict each other — they reinforce one another.
A New Energy Standard for Construction Sites
Kiloutou clearly demonstrates that the energy transition is more than replacing individual machines - it is a fundamental shift in how worksites are powered.
The decision to integrate Instagrid solutions broadly into its rental offering sends a strong signal: sustainability, performance, and cost‑efficiency can coexist - and are now achievable together.
Because no single player can deliver the energy transition alone. It requires an ecosystem of manufacturers, rental companies, and end‑users working together. With Instagrid as a technology and data partner, Kiloutou is setting a new benchmark: mobile, connected, and emission‑free energy.
Reduce Your CO₂ Emissions - with Instagrid
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