Exosens Secures EcoVadis Gold Medal for Its CSR Approach
The high-tech group Exosens has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal with a score of 82 out of 100, placing it among the top 5% of evaluated companies, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. This distinction recognizes the structuring of its CSR policy in the areas of environment, social, ethics, and responsible sourcing.
Comprehensive Evaluation by EcoVadis
The EcoVadis evaluation, which is based on a thorough analysis of policies and management systems, acknowledges the efforts undertaken by Exosens since 2022, the company stated. The group, specializing in amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, has strengthened its ESG policies and harmonized its internal reporting mechanisms. The assessment covers four key areas: environment, social and human rights aspects, ethics and compliance, and responsible sourcing. This gold medal positions Exosens among the leading players in the aerospace and defense sector, the press release specifies.
Environmental and Social Initiatives
Environmentally, the group has established a framework covering its major issues and now conducts an annual carbon footprint assessment, according to the press release. Tailored action plans are implemented across its various sites to enhance sustainable resource management. On the social front, Exosens has implemented a uniform HR framework ensuring safe and fair working conditions, supported by prevention measures, skill development, and social dialogue across all its locations. The group employs over 2,000 staff across 12 sites in Europe and North America.
Ethics and Compliance Program
The EcoVadis evaluation highlights the implementation of a structured program in ethics and compliance, incorporating corruption prevention, conflict of interest management, and information security, the company indicates. Alert mechanisms and third-party assessment processes have been established, along with dedicated training actions. In responsible sourcing, the assessment recognizes the group's progress driven by a formalized policy and the increasing integration of ESG criteria in the purchasing processes. Monitoring and supplier evaluation indicators have been set up to sustainably strengthen the supply chain, the press release details.
