Responsibility
Our Purpose
Focusing on our core values of commitment, partnership, ethics, and environmental responsibility, we drive sustainable and socially responsible growth. At ESI Group, our purpose is to boost human creativity to drive industrial performance to ever higher levels.
This aspiration boldly affirms our historical, ethical, and practical foundations. It embodies our journey as a leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services. Serving as our guiding star, it promotes change and progress throughout our ecosystem while prioritizing human well-being and creativity at the heart of our business.
Our Values
Our values inspire our daily interactions with colleagues and strengthen ESI’s commitment to being a united, safe, diverse, and inclusive company.
Social Responsibility
We respect people and contribute to inclusive growth and sustainable development.
With ESI’s Virtual Product Engineering Software and services, our customers develop better products, meet high environmental standards, and reduce waste and emissions. ESI teams engage in safety, health, and environmental projects. Internally, we create a respectful, ethical workplace and an open, stimulating culture that values knowledge, skills, and experience. ESI promotes global diversity and leadership, upholds high ethical standards, and requires employees to complete mandatory training on our commitments.
Energy
We meet challenges with energy and determination
Energy is the source of our resolve. We work together in a united spirit, actively collaborating to solve tough challenges and develop innovative solutions. Our energy fuels our enthusiasm and motivation, qualities that characterize every colleague here at ESI. It is with this spirit that we strive to meet our customers' goals.
Passion
We have a passion for innovation and excellence
The heart of our organization lies in our capacity for innovation, driven by our pursuit of excellence. Our passion for Virtual Product Engineering fuels our motivation and success. We strive to cultivate a supportive environment that fosters innovation and creativity, enabling us to better serve our customers' needs. Passion is why ESI delivers the highest quality every day. Ultimately, we measure the success of our innovations by the success of our customers.
Global
We are rich in diversity
The strength of our highly innovative solutions empowers us to succeed on a global scale. As a global company, we take pride in our multicultural and diverse workforce. We value differences and encourage our people to share their ideas across borders, creating an efficient and cutting-edge workplace that better serves our global customers. Founded in France over 50 years ago, ESI is present in 18 countries. We strive to extend our know-how and expertise by attracting the best talents from around the world.
Change
We are committed to improving ourselves every day
To us, change means continually evolving and innovating as new technologies and ideas emerge. We embrace new challenges with enthusiasm, viewing them as opportunities for growth and improvement. Innovation knows no routine! Both new joiners and our experts value global creativity and actively participate in driving change.
Trust
We believe in one another
We invest time in developing and nurturing trusting relationships to ensure our organization remains successful and harmonious. Mutual respect, team spirit, and healthy relationships are fundamental to our work ethic. We value all beliefs and strive to demonstrate professionalism, loyalty, and integrity in every interaction.
Our Ethics
Ethics charter
Guiding each person to conduct their mission in the same spirit, the ESI Ethics Charter sets out the fundamental principles and rules of conduct to be adopted by every one of us to ensure compliance with the law, fulfillment of our commitments, and maintenance of a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. This Charter also outlines the kind of relationships we wish to maintain within the company to ensure strong internal teamwork and constructive collaboration and cooperation with our stakeholders (clients, suppliers, shareholders, partners, etc.). Furthermore, our employees receive mandatory training to ensure a better understanding of this Charter and to be aware of our commitments.
Responsible Purchase
ESI Group aims to work in an ecosystem and environment that shares its values. The purpose of the Responsible Purchasing Charter is to clarify our expectations from our suppliers (current and future) regarding human rights and working conditions, ethical business conduct and governance, and environmental responsibility. The capacity of suppliers to engage with and implement these commitments into appropriate practices is part of the evaluation criteria used by the Group throughout the relationship with eligible suppliers.
Our CSR strategy
Since 2018, ESI Group has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact), committing to align its CSR strategy with the 10 United Nations principles on human rights, international labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption, while annually communicating progress to stakeholders, thereby reinforcing its dedication to being a committed employer, an outstanding partner, an ethical and committed company, and an environmentally friendly player.
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)
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.