Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity, Equality, Inclusion
• Training and Development
• Safety
• Environment

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced fuel consumption by 25% in 2020 due to increased video conferencing.
• Reduced paper consumption by 8% per employee (3.13 kg/year) through dematerialization.

Social Achievements

• Increased employment rate of people with disabilities to 6.22% (exceeding the legal requirement of 6%),
• Launched "Parcours Switch" program to promote gender diversity in the workplace.
• Delegated over 62,700 temporary employees and placed over 5,400 people in permanent contracts.
• Achieved a perfect gender parity in the executive committee.

Governance Achievements

• Full compliance with the Sapin 2 anti-corruption law.
• Established the Synergie Integrity Line platform for reporting ethical concerns.
• Implemented a robust ethics and conduct policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting business activity and requiring adaptation of safety protocols and training methods.
• Maintaining environmental initiatives despite limited direct environmental impact of the core business.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented strict health protocols, increased telework, and developed digital learning platforms.
• Developed a specific progress plan to address environmental concerns.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 12,406 supplier checks in 2020 using Refinitiv platform.

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter
• ESG criteria in tenders (20% weighting).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, Ecovadis Platinum (73/100), Afnor Equality Label

Third-party Assurance: Ecovadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Synergie's initiatives contribute to these goals through its focus on inclusive employment practices, skills development, and fair working conditions.

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis Platinum rating
• Gaïa Rating Top 10
• Afnor Equality Label

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity
• Gender Equality
• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Recruitment
• Health and Safety
• Skills Development
• Ethical Conduct
• Data Protection
• Societal Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Launched a 2022-2025 Climate plan to reduce carbon footprint.
• Reduced energy consumption per permanent employee by 1,381 KW to 1,343 KW.
• Reduced fuel consumption by 7% in 2021.
• Increased use of video conferencing (2,226 Teams meetings in France).

Social Achievements

• Ranked first for diversity by Capital magazine.
• Ranked fifth in the GAIA ratings for companies in the services sector.
• Certified with a professional gender equality label.
• Obtained a platinum rating from ECOVADIS for CSR policy.
• Implemented mandatory non-discrimination training for all permanent personnel in France.
• Exceeded target of offering open-ended employment contracts to 1,000 young people (reached 1,055).

Governance Achievements

• Established a Compliance department in 2018 to ensure compliance with ethical rules and the Sapin 2 Law.
• Implemented a comprehensive compliance system based on three pillars recommended by the French anticorruption agency (AFA).
• Implemented an anticorruption training program for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Geopolitical crisis impacting supply chains and labor availability.
• Health crisis and its impact on activity and operations.
• Managing the closures and reopening of the economy.
• Deferred workload plans in aeronautics and automotive markets due to supply bottlenecks.
• High personnel turnover in Germany.
• Brexit's potential impact on sourcing.

Mitigation Strategies

• Multi-sector positioning and diverse clients.
• Accelerated diversification strategy, focusing on SMEs/SMIs.
• Proximity to clients and temporary personnel through its network of agencies.
• Optimized management of temporary personnel.
• Implemented collaborative tools and dematerialized recruitment processes.
• Cost-cutting measures (moderate investment, limited use of external service providers, reduced travel expenses).
• Strong business restructuring measures.
• Increased use of local labor in the UK.
• Strengthened information system security.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter (updated in 2020), incorporating CSR standards into the tender process.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, Afnor label for professional gender equality, ISO 14001 (Spain and UK)

Third-party Assurance: DAUGE FIDELIANCE (Moderate assurance on extra-financial information)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through its commitment to renewable energy, decent work practices, reducing inequalities through inclusion programs, and climate action initiatives.

Awards & Recognition

• Afnor label for professional gender equality
• Platinum rating from ECOVADIS
• Top 5 in Ethifinance Gaïa CSR Rating
• Top 250 CSR policies of companies in France (Point-Statista)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Diversity
• Gender equality
• Environmental impact
• Climate change
• Health and safety
• Employability of disabled persons
• Integration of long-term unemployed
• Responsible recruitment
• Sustainable employment
• Responsible purchasing
• Anticorruption
• Respect for human rights
• Data protection (GDPR)

Environmental Achievements

• Launched 2022-2025 Climate Plan
• Completed first Carbon Audit
• Reduced energy consumption per permanent employee by 18%
• Injected 1,213,000 KWh of renewable energy into the French network (41% of consumption)
• Obtained ISO 14001 certification in Austria and Italy

Social Achievements

• Top spot in Capital Magazine’s “2023 Diversity Champions” list
• Obtained gender equality label
• Increased employment of disabled persons (6.19% of permanent employees in France)
• Supported 867 people excluded from employment through Mission Insertion
• Supported 45 refugees through the Hope program
• Placed nearly 8,841 disabled temporary employees in France
• Signed a new agreement for 2022-2024 covering gender equality
• Achieved a gender equality index score of 95/100 in France
• Implemented a remote working amendment and an agreement on seasonal contracts

Governance Achievements

• Ecovadis Platinum rating for overall CSR policy (score increased from 73 to 76/100)
• Established a Compliance department in 2018
• Implemented an anticorruption system aligned with AFA recommendations
• Established the SYNERGIE INTEGRITY LINE whistleblower platform

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Geopolitical crisis impacting supply chains and labor flows
• Inflationary pressure
• Labor shortages
• Economic slowdown in some international markets
• Brexit impact on sourcing (UK)
• High employee turnover in Germany
• Cybercrime risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Multi-sector positioning and diversified client portfolio
• Cost-cutting measures (moderate investment, limited use of external service providers, reduced travel expenses)
• Acquisition of INTERKADRA to strengthen sourcing capabilities
• Digital transformation to improve responsiveness
• Strengthening information system security
• Merger with Runtime Group in Germany
• Implementation of a climate plan and responsible purchasing charter

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 268 suppliers queried (2022)

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible Purchasing Charter
• Incorporation of CSR commitments into General Purchasing Terms and Conditions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 (Spain, UK, Austria, Italy), Afnor label for professional gender equality

Third-party Assurance: Dauge Fideliance (moderate assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis Platinum rating
• Capital Magazine’s “2023 Diversity Champions”
• Afnor professional gender equality label

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• diversity
• training
• safety
• governance

Environmental Achievements

• Ecovadis Platinum medal in 2023 rising from 76 to 79/100
• Photovoltaic panels
• Waste recycling
• Electric & hybrid cars
• Electric bikes & scooters
• Reduce CO2 emissions

Social Achievements

• Recognised at the international level as a leader in diversity by the Financial Times
• SYNERGIE rewarded "best employer" by Capital in 2024
• Inclusion, diversity and equity

Governance Achievements

• creation of 2 Departments in 2023: Compliance and ESG Group

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic and geopolitical uncertainties are threatening to weaken economic growth in Europe in 2024
• Companies need more flexibility and agility
• New forms of work requiring enhanced management of Digital tools
• Ecological transition bringing new talents needs and new opportunities to better support our customers

Mitigation Strategies

• Certification process acceleration for our branches (construction and aeronautics in 2023, services and logistics in 2024)
• Redesign of our global digital ecosystem, including AI processing in our website, mobile app and customer portal
• Reshaping of our activities in the healthcare sector under the name "Synergie Care"
• Diversification of our sectors and country base, and expansion through dynamic organic growth and targeted acquisitions

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis Platinum medal