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Interview with Bruno Benoliel, Chief Operating Officer ALTEN
ALTEN attaches the utmost importance to a proactive approach to all CSR matters. This ambition is reflected in global action plans, assessed regularly, and a strategy aligned with industry best practices.
What is ALTEN’s CSR vision?
ALTEN has long been committed to CSR matters. Since joining the United Nations Global Compact in 2010, we have developed a pragmatic and ambitious approach. Our commitment is based on clear and measurable objectives, in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the CSRD. In 2024, our double materiality analysis confirmed the priority issues for ALTEN, thereby consolidating our strategy.
What are your main CSR priorities?
Our CSR strategy is based on three pillars. Firstly, People. We pay particular attention to attracting, retaining and valuing talent. We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and invest in the professional and personal development of our employees. Continuing education, encouragement of innovation and well-being at work are priority areas. ALTEN is recognised as a “Leader” in terms of inclusion according to La Financière Responsable 2024 and has a score of 4.5/5 in the Emploi France Humpact ranking.
The second pillar addresses environmental issues. Every day we strive to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise the environmental impact of our operations. We have put in place strong initiatives to promote sustainable mobility, improve the energy efficiency of our buildings, adopt responsible purchasing practices and develop more environmentally friendly digital technology. We also support our clients in their low-carbon trajectories.
Finally, we have a responsibility to promote sustainable and innovative solutions. In 2024, 31% of our R&D projects were dedicated to environmental innovation. We also contributed to the drafting of the ISO 56001 standard for innovation management systems.
Our strategy would not be coherent without taking into account the challenges of ethics and compliance. ALTEN is committed to establishing business relationships based on integrity, fighting corruption, respecting human rights and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly in terms of international economic sanctions and export controls. Every employee is made aware of these issues, and we ensure that our suppliers are aligned with these commitments. This is essential if we are to meet the long-term interests of our stakeholders and continue to be recognised as a trusted technology partner and employer of choice.
How do you demonstrate your commitment to CSR?
Every year, we have the performance of our approach assessed by non-financial rating agencies. In 2024, ALTEN obtained an Ecovadis score of 84/100, corresponding to the Platinum level and placing us in the top 1% worldwide, with an increase of 2 points compared to 2023. We also maintained our A- rating at CDP. We regularly benchmark ourselves against best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
Of course, we monitor and evaluate our approach internally using performance indicators with quantifiable targets. General Management, the Board of Directors and the CSR Committee ensure that the reporting systems work properly and that the actions taken are effective, thereby guaranteeing that our commitments are put into practice.