Our commitments

CSR policy at Alan Allman Associates

Since its founding in 2009, people have been at the core of the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem.

For the ecosystem, economic performance and social responsibility are intertwined. With a global presence, we are committed to working collaboratively each day to build a respectful, responsible, efficient, and sustainable environment.

In terms of sustainable development, Alan Allman Associates ranks in the top 35% of companies in France, as assessed by Ecovadis, particularly excelling in social and human rights issues.

Alan Allman Associates’ CSR policy covers seven major issues to which the ecosystem is committed:

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Contribute to increasing customer value

As part of the ISO 9001 certification process, 1,260 customers of ecosystem firms were surveyed according to international NPS standards in 2023. The results indicate that 63.9% of them are promoters. This process helps us pinpoint areas for improvement, reinforcing our commitments and ensuring excellence for our customers.

2

Innovating and developing skills

At the core of its priorities, the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem fosters skills development and innovation through its in-house training organization, the Alan Allman Associates Academy. In 2023, the academy delivered 89,604 hours of training, with 66.37% being certifiable. Additionally, the APU online university offers 4,000 courses in collaboration with prestigious universities such as Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Oxford, Sorbonne, and Yale.

3

Ensuring employees’ well-being at work

Since its founding, Alan Allman Associates has placed people at the heart of its ecosystem. Established in 2009, the ecosystem is dedicated to creating a human-centered consulting environment. For the eighth consecutive year, the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem has been awarded the HappyIndex®AtWork label and ranked 3rd globally in 2024 among companies with over 500 employees. Actions to improve are driven by the measurement of employee well-being.

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Adopt a responsible purchasing policy

The Alan Allman Associates ecosystem is dedicated to enforcing a responsible purchasing policy, incorporating economic, social, and environmental criteria into all its business relationships. Building on past successes, such as over 80% of its independent subcontractors adhering to its CSR Charter, the ecosystem successfully introduced a Supplier Charter in 2021. This initiative strengthens its commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, ensuring that all collaborations align with the ecosystem’s values.

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Promoting equity and equality within the ecosystem

The shift in engineering professions towards consulting promotes equity within the firms of the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem. Beyond regulatory compliance, the ecosystem is reinforcing its commitment to combating discrimination by adopting recruitment and remuneration processes based on skills rather than gender or disability. Ecovadis has awarded the ecosystem a Bronze rating with an average score of 60 out of 100, placing it among the top 35% of sustainable development performers in France.

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Reducing environmental impact

The ecosystem’s environmental impacts are clearly identified: site, travel, and waste. Environmental criteria guide site selection, focusing on accessibility and energy compliance. Since joining the Global Compact, Alan Allman Associates has been reducing its impact through the Bilan Carbone project with TOOVALU. Since December 2021, the ecosystem has also endorsed the Responsible Digital Charter to promote more sustainable and ethical digital practices.

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Ensuring the highest standards of ethics and governance

Respect for ethical standards is fundamental to the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem. Its growth ambitions are closely tied to a culture of ethics, transparency, and trust. The internal compliance program is anchored in the Ethics Charter, Anti-Corruption Code, and Whistleblowing Procedure, along with comprehensive Deployment and Communication strategies, ensuring maximum effectiveness.

Happy At Work

Since 2016, Alan Allman Associates has consistently ranked among the top 10 companies where employees feel happy at work. For the eighth time, the ecosystem has received the HappyIndex®AtWork 2024 label and is ranked 3rd globally among companies with over 500 employees.

EcoVadis

Alan Allman Associates has been awarded the Ecovadis Bronze Medal for 2023, placing it among the top 35% of companies in France for sustainable development, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

Global Compact

Alan Allman Associates is committed to advancing sustainable growth in its internal practices and those of its stakeholders. This commitment is demonstrated by our membership in the Global Compact since 2020, which was renewed in 2021 with the Communication on Progress.

ISO 9001
version 2015

Alan Allman Associates and 14 firms within the ecosystem (Alpha2F, Argain, Althéa, DynaFin, GDG, Satisco, We+, Victrix, WINNING) are certified ISO 9001:2015. This renewal and the inclusion of new firms underscore and validate the excellence of the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem.

Certification
ISO 27001

In 2023, Victrix and Data eXcellence will achieve ISO 27001:2013 certification, setting the stage for a gradual rollout to other firms in the ecosystem. This advancement reaffirms their commitment to enhancing cybersecurity, safeguarding personal data, and ensuring the confidentiality of information within their scope.

Digital
manager

In 2021, Alan Allman Associates partnered with the Institut du Numérique Responsable to enhance its practices and set ambitious goals for responsible digital business. By signing this charter, Alan Allman Associates is firmly committed to sustainable, eco-friendly, and ethical digital practices, thereby making a positive contribution to society.

Our Extra-Financial Performance Statement

Each year, the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem publishes its Extra-Financial Performance Statement, a detailed overview of its CSR policy.

Supported by a CSR manager, the ecosystem advances its progress and prepares for future challenges. It closely tracks its objectives to proactively address the seven key issues that shape its approach.

Our DPEF 2023

Firms committed to the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem

The firms within the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem show a strong commitment to CSR. They actively implement various initiatives, reflecting their dedication to corporate social responsibility.

Karine
Arnold

General Manager in charge of Finance

The major challenges for Alan Allman Associates’ CSR policy over the coming years will be marked by an acceleration of our responsible digital approach, a more responsible approach to purchasing, and a determination to decarbonize.

Corentin
Tessier

Manager
CSR

At Alan Allman Associates, our commitment to social responsibility is at the heart of our strategy. We firmly believe that sustainability and economic performance can be mutually reinforcing. Every day, we work together to build a respectful, innovative and sustainable ecosystem.

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