ALTEN Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Environment
- Sustainable Innovation
- Responsible Digital Technology
- Gender Equality
- Climate Change
- Responsible Purchasing
- Regional Solidarity
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Platinum status from EcoVadis with a score of 80/100 in 2021.
- 71% of surfaces ISO 27001 certified (Information Security Management, France scope).
- 54% of sites covered by a waste sorting scheme.
- 22% of R&D dedicated to sustainable development, particularly decarbonization.
- Increased percentage of certified m2 (BBC, HQE).
Social Achievements
- 10 years as a certified TOP EMPLOYER in France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
- ALTEN named “Preferred Supplier” by Bosch.
- 346 school partnerships.
- 88 partnerships with NGOs or similar associations.
- 20 partnerships in the framework of the promotion and feminisation of engineering professions (ALTEN France scope).
- 3,428 days of skills sponsorship.
- Increase in the share of women in the headcount of the Group’s R&D activities (28% in 2021).
Governance Achievements
- ALTEN is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact since 2010.
- ALTEN is a signatory of the Engineering Charter for Gender Equality (Syntec-Ingénierie).
- ALTEN was awarded the “Jury’s Favourite” prize in the “Organisational Strategy and Responsible Digital Technology” category.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 50,000 engineers by the end of 2024.
- Generate more than two-thirds of its revenue outside France.
Short-term Goals:
- Exceed the target of 42,000 engineers by the end of 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate and environmental issues.
- Ethical and security challenges.
- New mobility challenges.
- Digital sobriety challenges.
- Shortage of manpower and materials in the aeronautics sector.
- Global shortage of cybersecurity skills.
Mitigation Strategies
- Structuring a global and innovative Responsible Digital Technology strategy to optimize the environmental impact of internal IT services, develop footprint measurement and eco-design solutions, and serve clients in the digital sector transition.
- Joining national and international initiatives to strengthen climate commitment (Syntec-Ingénierie Engineering Charter for the Climate, Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitment letter).
- Developing its own FAST (Function Assessment with Simulation Tool) prototyping platform to reduce development costs and save time in aeronautics.
- Creating its Cybersecurity Academy in 2019 to train its own engineers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Suppliers with high CSR risks filled out a questionnaire in France for the past 3 years.
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Purchasing Charter, Ethics and Compliance Charter, Sustainable Development Charter.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, 9100, 27001, 14001 & 45001 (ALTEN Spain), CEFRI MASE
Awards & Recognition
- “Jury’s Favourite” prize in the “Organisational Strategy and Responsible Digital Technology” category
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Career-accelerating employer
- Sustainable innovation
- Responsible partner
- Environmentally committed company
Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of renewable energy purchased (exact percentage not specified)
- 64% of sites covered by a waste sorting scheme
- 25% of R&D activities dedicated to sustainable development
Social Achievements
- Renewed Top Employer certification in France, Germany, and Italy for the 11th consecutive year
- 3,874 days of skills sponsorship
- 89/100 score on the gender equality index in France
- EcoVadis Platinum status with a score of 82/100
Governance Achievements
- Obtained the Best Managed Companies label from Deloitte
- Established a CSR Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Talent recruitment and retention
- Maintaining expertise and skills
- Health and safety in the workplace
- IT system security
- Ethics charter and compliance
- Dialogue with local stakeholders
- Human rights and environmental damage involving suppliers
- Climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Active recruitment and retention plan
- Skills development programs and innovation initiatives
- Health and safety prevention and protection approach
- ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System
- Internal transparency and anti-corruption procedures
- Skills-based sponsorship program
- Responsible purchasing approach and duty of care plan
- Environmental management system and commitment to SBTi
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Purchasing Charter
- CSR maturity assessment through questionnaires
- Physical audits for unsatisfactory documentation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, MASE, CEFRI, TISAX
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- EcoIoT4.0 intelligent sensor for predictive maintenance
- Green Factory energy management tool
- Digital Twin Supply Chain logistics tool
- Low-power 5G relays based on meta-surface antennas
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer
- EcoVadis Platinum
- Best Managed Companies
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable innovation
- Environment
- Human
Environmental Achievements
- 70% of the scope of our Environmental Management System (EMS) was covered in 2022, with some entities ISO 14001 certified.
- Greenhouse gas emission reduction targets validated by the Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligned with the Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C trajectory by 2050.
- Commitment to achieving Zero Net Emissions by 2050; short-term goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 59.8% in absolute terms and Scope 3 emissions by 55.8% in terms of intensity.
Social Achievements
- ALTEN SA obtained a score of 89 out of 100 on the gender equality index.
- 31% share of women in the company.
- Major awareness-raising campaign highlighting the role of women in science and technology.
- Organised France’s biggest student Esport tournament, attracting over 15,000 viewers.
Governance Achievements
- Half the members of the Board of Directors were women (excluding the Director representing employees).
- ALTEN is committed to conducting and developing its business in strict compliance with national and international laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero Net Emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 59.8% in absolute terms and Scope 3 emissions by 55.8% in terms of intensity.
Environmental Challenges
- Slowdown in activity in 2023.
- Supply Chain efficiency in the defense sector.
- Decarbonising aviation.
- Meeting the growing demand for personalized digital banking services while addressing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Consolidating international organization to meet clients’ global and technological challenges.
- Strengthening Business Development Department.
- Developing management structure to deploy the ALTEN model internationally.
- Focusing on developing talent internally, encouraging international mobility.
- Diversifying business sectors.
- Investing in R&D for sustainable solutions (Green AI, eco-design, etc.).
- Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Assessing the environmental approach of suppliers and supporting their progress.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001