Shift Climat (Filtre Plante)

SHIFT CLIMAT (trade name: FILTRE PLANTE) is a Senegalese company founded in 2022, specializing in wastewater treatment through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). It designs and builds ecological infrastructure such as planted filters, planted sludge drying beds, lagoon systems, and vegetated swales. Its innovative approach is based on adapting existing technologies to the specific climatic and environmental conditions of Africa, ensuring positive environmental impact while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional methods. 

The Entrepreneur 

Michael ORANGE, a French national, is a professional trained in management and technology. He has built strong experience in business development and corporate management within multinational companies such as Microsoft, Acronis, and Atos, where he held strategic regional roles, leading expansion and digital transformation projects. 

An entrepreneur at heart, he founded Restotimes, an online ordering platform, as well as MaxiCheque, a French digital gift voucher service, both of which he successfully sold. 

Driven since childhood by environmental and sanitation issues—an interest passed on by his father, a hydrogeologist—Michael permanently settled in Senegal in 2022. He leads Filtre Plante, where he leverages his expertise in management, innovation, and strategy to structure and scale the company. A self-taught, passionate, and visionary entrepreneur, he continuously deepens his knowledge, notably by attending specialized trade fairs on water management to learn from sector experts. 

Partnership with I&P and Teranga Gestion 

I&P has partnered with SHIFT CLIMAT to: 

• Finance the acquisition of a backhoe loader, various equipment, and the development of an IoT solution to meet growing demand and improve service quality; 
• Strengthen administrative and financial functions and support the company’s growth. 

Key Impacts 

• Filtre Plante’s activities are expected to reduce 339 tons of CO₂eq in 2025. By 2030, this reduction could reach 2,246 tons of CO₂eq. 
• The company anticipates workforce growth, increasing from 11 formal employees in 2025 to 17 in 2030, reflecting both its growth trajectory and its contribution to local job creation. 
• Filtre Plante’s revenues are expected to grow by approximately 274% between 2025 and 2030, highlighting the strong potential of the planted filter solution.