Environmental responsibility

Eco-design is one of the Group’s key projects. An improvement process, it aims at satisfying customers’ needs through products that have a lower impact on the environment throughout their life cycle, from the purchasing of raw materials to recycling at the end of their useful life.

In addition to the designers directly concerned, heads of marketing, production and purchasing are trained in eco-design. Suppliers also integrate the process, with attention being paid to environmental criteria during their selection.

• Eliminating substances like lead and halogenated flame retardants in compliance with the European Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive in all concerned products worldwide.
• Miniaturising products to economise natural resources.
• Reducing electrical consumption of products during operation.
• Choosing materials that are easier to recycle.

Provide an environmental profile for 120 products representing more than 50% of total product revenue