November 22, 2018
AXEM Technology, which is committed to a corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) initiative led by its founder and CEO, Philippe MONDON, has successfully completed the “Entreprises de demain” program organized by Bpifrance. After winning the “Trophée jeunes en entreprise” and the Gold Prize in the “Entrepreneurs CSR ” competition, we are actively continuing our efforts to promote sustainable development and collective well-being.
Identifying Responsible Actions
“When we were contacted by CECAP (a business group in Val-de-Marne) in 2017 to apply for the ‘ CSR ’ certification, we took stock of our initiatives aligned with a vision that respects both the environment and people, and we realized that we had already implemented a “ CSR ” approach, even without having formally documented it,” recalls Marie Correia, Director of Administration & Customer Service, who oversaw the application CSR. Indeed, Philippe MONDON, founder ofAXEM Technology, has always instilled principles of respect and equality within his company—much like many SMEs for whom CSR has always been part of their DNA, but which do not have a structured approach.
After winning the Gold Award from the “ CSR ” label, Bpifrance offered us a five-day training program focused on “ CSR.” It allowed us to identify the strategies we had already begun implementing and the key areas of development that we had the actual capacity to pursue.
Here are a few examples of the initiatives implemented by AXEM Technology:
Freight Transport Optimization and Travel Plan
As an equipment supplier, we import many products and components; we have assessed our carbon footprint and decided to streamline our purchasing processes and prioritize shipping by sea, which is less polluting.
We have also implemented a travel policy for our employees, giving preference to train travel over car travel.
Raising Awareness Among Our Employees
AtAXEM Technology, everyone strives to practice eco-friendly habits (water, electricity, heating, etc.) and to use green products.
We adhere to the principles of non-discrimination, equality, and gender parity.
These guidelines are compiled in a welcome booklet that we provide to our new employees when they join our company.
Collaborate with reintegration teams
We welcome interns from the Créteil Second Chance School (E2C94), which empowers young people without a high school diploma to build a professional future.
We work with the Val-de-Marne ESAT, which aims to promote the social and professional integration of adults with disabilities.
Our Goals CSR
We have decided on a number of actions to implement quickly:
- Drafting Internal Rules and Regulations.
In line with our welcome booklet, these rules will commit all our employees to the principles of respect for others. - Developing a purchasing policy.
This is an ambitious project, as product traceability is not always straightforward. But we want to ensure that all our suppliers—whether direct or indirect—adhere to production standards that respect both people and the environment. - Conducting a carbon footprint assessment of our Créteil site.
We will identify best practices for waste management and optimizing our energy consumption. - Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Because that, too, is what “ CSR ” is all about: building close relationships with our customers and being open to their suggestions for improvement. - People First
AXEM Technology ’s commitment to a “ CSR ” approach was driven primarily by the conviction that human well-being must be a central concern for every company.
Making o CSR policy a collective commitment
For a “ CSR ” initiative to work within a company—to endure and to improve—it must be a collective effort. We will therefore also explore ways to engage all our employees, as well as our customers, suppliers, and partners, in this forward-looking movement that is meaningful and constructive.
All our employees have ideas. How can we gather them, reflect on them, and bring them to life? The success of a “ CSR ” initiative also depends on effective communication, both internally and externally.
In a “ CSR ” approach, everyone wins. Customers, who prioritize ethically sound production. Companies, which can use this as a driver of long-term performance. Employees, who contribute to their own well-being at work. And, of course, the entire population, which lives in a more just and sustainable world.