Being a committed employer

At ESI, we are dedicated to attracting, developing, and motivating talent while fostering leadership and collaborative management. Our mission is to promote multicultural exchanges and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to enhance their quality of working life.

Gender equality is a core value at ESI. We address pay gap discrimination and support women with initiatives such as salary increases for those returning from maternity leave. Our Women@ESI network promotes internal collaboration and empowerment. We are proud to prioritize women's empowerment, aiming to hire more women and create a supportive workplace.

ESI Group reinforced its commitment to gender equality by signing the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles and implementing a comprehensive policy to prevent harassment to ensure a safe and respectful work environment for all employees and stakeholders.

We offer comprehensive talent development programs, including online and face-to-face training, ensuring our employees have the skills to meet new challenges.

We value diversity and inclusion, dedicating efforts to multicultural exchanges and integrating disabled workers. We are committed to fostering a multicultural and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. To promote diversity and reduce inequalities within the Group, ESI is committed to:

• Promoting diversity and multicultural exchanges
• Increasing female representation in permanent roles
• Complying with laws and regulations prohibiting any discrimination based on age, race, sex, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, health, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political or philosophical opinions, union membership or other characteristics protected by locally applicable law
• Maintaining zero tolerance for harassment in any form

In 2023, we launched awareness programs to better manage the integration of disabled workers.

Remote work is a key component of our strategy to boost employee well-being, promoting work-life balance and inclusivity, leading to happier, more fulfilled employees. Additionally, since the introduction of a 'NO MEETING DAY' in 2021 to emphasize the importance of taking time, ESI Group has implemented a 'RECHARGE DAY', a common day off offered to all its employees, in 2023, allowing everyone to recharge their batteries.

ESI Group remains committed to maintaining a high standard to develop and retain talents.

Being an outstanding partner

At ESI Group, our goal is to be a partner that drives positive change across the planet, humanity, and industry performance.

Here’s how we are making a difference:

• Solutions with planetary impact: We are dedicated to developing technologies that promote environmental sustainability. Our innovations aim to reduce carbon footprints, enhance energy efficiency, and support the transition to a greener economy.
• Human-Centric process validation & product integration: Deliver safe and productive Human-Centric products with immersive VR simulations.
• Boosting industry performance: Our cutting-edge solutions are tailored to help industries optimize their operations. We empower our partners to achieve higher efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

We believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. By focusing our marketing efforts on delivering robust assets, we ensure that our partners are equipped with the tools they need to succeed and to share their success stories that reflect our shared values. To facilitate collaboration and encourage industrial innovation, ESI creates and maintains quality relationships with various players in the digital community, spanning industrial, academic, and associative levels.

ESI’s Scientific Committee—comprised of in-house experts and international professors—supports the Group’s research strategy. ESI collaborates with prestigious universities, sponsoring PhDs who research cutting-edge technologies. Our partnerships include ENSAM in France for Hybrid Twins models, Zaragoza University in Spain for AI and immersive environments, and CEU-UCH in Valencia for real-time process control. Additionally, ESI is involved in the DesCartes project with CNRS and contributes to the EIT Manufacturing EDUCATION programme, teaching future engineers globally.

We work towards a future where every success story underscores a positive impact on the planet, human life, and industry performance. Together, we can build a better world.

Being an ethical and committed company

At ESI Group, our dedication to ethics and commitment underpins everything we do. We focus on two main missions: guaranteeing solid and diversified governance, and acting ethically and responsibly.

Governance: In light of the recent acquisition by Keysight Technologies, the governance structure has been simplified, while ensuring robust governance, vital for our long-term success.

Ethics and responsibility: In 2023, we updated our ethics charter to align with the latest standards in human rights, working conditions, and business ethics. This update reinforces our commitment to creating a better working environment for our employees and meeting the expectations of our stakeholders. The Ethics Committee (ethics [at] esi-group.com) plays a vital role in fostering adherence to our Ethics Charter among employees and ensuring its principles are consistently upheld in daily operations. The committee serves as a forum for employees to address and discuss any matters related to the implementation or compliance with the Ethics Charter. Additionally, we have placed special emphasis on integrating responsible purchasing throughout our procurement process.

At ESI, integrity is paramount in all our interactions. We uphold transparency and ethical conduct without compromise to prevent corruption and undertake the necessary measures in terms of information and awareness to ensure that all our ethical business practices are fully integrated at all levels.

The responsibility belongs to everyone. Every member of the ESI community must report suspected violations or breaches of the law in accordance with our whistle-blowing procedure.

ESI complies with whistleblowing and data protection regulations, committed to ethical practices and responsible governance to ensure a sustainable, prosperous, and equitable future for all.

At ESI, we pay special attention to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information we handle. We maintain a rigorous and effective data protection program that exceeds GDPR regulatory standards and industry norms. Our approach is proactive and comprehensive, integrating advanced technologies with stringent policies and procedures. We emphasize consistency and transparency in our data protection practices across all facets of our organization. To read more: Privacy & Terms Of Use (esi-group.com)

To ensure strict compliance and strive for excellence, our management system is built on two foundational pillars: the robust performance and security of our operations, and the seamless integration of customer requirements. ESI Group's attainment of key certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Qualiopi, and TISAX® over recent years underscores our dedication to upholding these core principles.

Being an environmentally friendly player

In 2023, ESI Group reaffirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility by meticulously addressing its carbon footprint and implementing eco-friendly initiatives. The company prioritized assessing SCOPES 1* and 2* emissions, as well as key contributors to SCOPES 3*, using the international standard Greenhouse Gas Protocol based on ISO 14064-1 principles of relevance, completeness, consistency, accuracy, and transparency. These assessments form the foundation for ESI Group's action plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reduce the carbon footprint of French consumption.

To achieve these goals, ESI Group has adopted a balanced approach, implementing measures to reduce carbon emissions while enhancing initiatives to absorb and store carbon within natural ecosystems. This comprehensive strategy addresses various environmental factors holistically, aiming not only to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero Plan) but also to restore and preserve ecological balance.

Key initiatives include:

Digital sustainability: ESI Group began its journey towards responsible digital practices by signing the Planet Tech’Care manifesto in November 2023. This commitment connects ESI Group with organizations and stakeholders dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of digital technology. The company promotes responsible digital practices to minimize its overall carbon footprint.

Net Zero plan: ESI is committed to limiting emissions resulting from employee’s business travel, limit CO2 emissions resulting from goods and documents, and developing the use of web conferencing tools.

Reforestation advocacy: Committed to planting 10,000 trees by 2025, ESI Group partnered with Reforest'Action, resulting in the planting of approximately 6,000 trees by customers and employees. This effort highlights ESI Group's dedication to reforestation and global environmental preservation.

ESI Group continues to lead in environmental responsibility, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship.

ESI ESG Performance: Reports

* Emissions are categorized into three scopes as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol:

Scope 1 Emissions: Direct GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organization, such as boilers, furnaces, vehicles, and chemical production equipment.

Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect GHG emissions from the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling, generated offsite but used by the organization.

Scope 3 Emissions: Other indirect emissions in a company's value chain, including business travel, procurement, waste, water, and emissions from the production and transportation of purchased goods and services.