Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Eco-responsible practices

Environmental Achievements

• Most materials are recyclable (99% of materials are recyclable, mainly steel).
• Most supplies are local (electronic cards are made by two subcontractors in the Rhône-Alpes region; metal parts are made by sheet metal workers, all located in the Rhône-Alpes region; motor rollers are manufactured in the Rhône-Alpes region (Savoie)).
• Almost all equipment used for installations is reusable. BOA Concept offers a reconditioned offer that allows to give a second life to all or part of existing installations.

Social Achievements

• No layoffs due to COVID-19.
• Maintained employee salaries during COVID-19 crisis.
• Provided training during COVID-19 using government aid.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted Middlenext corporate governance code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 (delays in deliveries, temporary closure of establishments).
• Risk of obsolescence of electronic components.
• Risk of price increase of steel and electronic components.
• Competition from alternative solutions (robotics).

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented telework where possible.
• Secured treasury with government-guaranteed loans (PGE).
• Monitors price evolution of components and raw materials.
• Maintains technological leadership through continuous technological monitoring.
• Integrates new technologies into solutions.
• Evaluates product performance and price-quality ratio compared to competitors.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Most supplies are local (Rhône-Alpes region).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Plug-and-Carry modular conveyor system.
• Plug-and-Store automated storage solution.
• Fast Track pre-packaged solutions.

Awards & Recognition

• Best innovation in automation at Intralogistics show (2013)
• Winner of the National Competition for Innovative Business Creation (2013)
• Winner of the Innovation Trophies of the Europack-Euromanut-CFIA Show (2013)
• Grand Prix des Rois de la Supply Chain with Oscaro.com (2014)
• French Tech - PASS French Tech (2016/2017)
• French Fab
• Innovation Award from the Rois de la Supply Chain with Obut (2021)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Recruited 22 new employees
• Created a dedicated purchasing management position to mitigate the impact of raw material costs on clients.
• Expanded industrial facility by 1100 m2 (including 180 m2 of offices) and implemented a new production line.
• Undertook office refurbishment and layout work for a budget of approximately €800K.

Governance Achievements

• Created a CSR committee responsible for establishing and monitoring an ethical charter, managing an alert management system, and improving CSR indicators.
• Granted stock options to managers and employees under two free share allocation plans (2022-1 and 2022-2).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Component crisis
• Potential impact of the war in Ukraine on global demand
• Supply chain disruptions due to the semiconductor crisis.

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased raw material stock levels to ensure continued deliveries to clients.
• Secured stocks and price commitments for the coming months.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

Social Achievements

• Launched two employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) in 2022 and 2023, awarding a total of 21,000 shares to employees and executives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 20% decrease in turnover compared to 2022 due to geopolitical context, inflation, and market over-equipment in the intralogistics sector.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued R&D efforts and pursued external growth with the acquisition of 70% of EASY Systems Benelux.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Not disclosed

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Launched two employee share ownership plans (Plan 2024-1 and Plan 2024-2), awarding a total of 3,175 shares to employees.
• Recruited one sales position and three interns.

Governance Achievements

• Established a CSR committee responsible for creating and enforcing an ethical charter, managing an alert management system, and improving CSR indicators.
• Published a CSR report detailing the company's sustainable development and responsible investment strategy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Continued slowdown in order intake due to decreased general consumption, exacerbated by geopolitical uncertainty and over-equipment of logistics players.

Mitigation Strategies

• Preparing for a resumption of investments anticipated in the second half of 2024, including a real-life installation of a new robotic storage solution, recruitment of a new sales position, and participation in industry trade shows.
• Conducting technical and commercial studies in North America and planning the creation of a subsidiary in Canada to geographically diversify markets.
• Limiting recruitment due to decreased activity but structuring the organization for anticipated growth.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• New robotic picking solution and robotic storage system.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed