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We operate with responsible business practices

Live our code of conduct : Establish the norm for all our actions, combine all group standards and corporate policies, and complement them with local policies and guidelines where needed.
Managing cyber risk : Protect and treat data with respect. Protect and preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information owned by, or in the care of, the company.
Meeting ESG demands in business : Comply with increasing customer demand for ESG requirements and engage with our suppliers on sustainability strategies and actions.

Live our code of Conduct

A code of conduct sets out the principles and ethical standards to which a company and its employees must adhere. This includes a commitment to respect human rights, fair labour standards and ethical business practices. As our company has made many acquisitions in recent years, it’s important to establish common principles which we all abide by.

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Study what already exists

The first step was to study the various reference systems that already existed within the Group (internal regulations, charters, codes of conduct, policies) to capitalise on what we already have in place.

Live our code of conduct

To ensure that employees adhere to our code of conduct, it needs to be effectively communicated and explained. This will take place soon after the code’s release. Then, our ambition is to ensure that our suppliers adhere to this code of conduct to promote sustainable and responsible practices throughout our supply chain.

Managing cyber risk

In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity is paramount. It safeguards data, ensures clients trust us and fosters stability in online exchanges. Integrating cybersecurity into our policies and practices is essential for building a safe digital environment conducive to sustainable innovation and growth.

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Awareness

In 2024, we launched a massive awareness plan covering 100% of our employees. This awareness plan included training modules explaining cyber risks, as well as regular phishing test campaigns.

Detection

To protect our information systems, products and services, we use best-in-class threat protection technologies. In 2024 we deployed global solutions to protect our endpoints and networks.

Governance

To ensure that cybersecurity is taken into account by all Group entities, we deploy a global governance structure based on the best cybersecurity standards. In 2024 we rolled out the first phase of our 4-step plan.

Meeting client’s sustainability demands

Embracing sustainable development goals drives value creation and differentiates Acoem for customers. By establishing ambitious, measurable, and credible targets, Acoem can demonstrate genuine commitment and prove its impact. Additionally, there is a responsibility to set these goals for suppliers and support them in building a more sustainable supply chain.

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Identify our clients’s sustainability expectations

We receive many questionnaires from our customers, which we endeavour to answer. These questionnaires allow us to understand our customers’ key expectations in terms of sustainability, which we take as opportunities to make progress when there are actions to be implemented.

Carry our EcoVadis assessments

Some of our customers requires an assessment of our sustainability maturity to strengthen their confidence, We carry out the EcoVadis assessment every year. Over and above the results, we make a point of carrying out this highly structuring exercise in our sustainability commitments.

Engage our suppliers in a sustainability mindset

By encouraging our suppliers to adopt sustainable practices in environmental and social responsibility, we aim to contribute to reducing the ecological footprint of our supply chain and promoting fair and safe working conditions for employees. We are starting this journey in 2024 by adding sustainability criteria to our audit and qualification processes.

Resources

Acoem Ethics Charter

Our 4 sustainability commitments

We’re dedicated to finding the most sustainable way to operate and grow our business. Sustainability is intrinsic to every aspect of our organisation.

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