CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility - is the implementation of sustainable development by companies. Companies are committed to evaluating, measuring and correcting the impacts of their activities by going beyond the legal framework and taking into account the expectations of their stakeholders.
How does this translate into the reality of organizations?
A company's performance is no longer measured solely by its financial results, but is based on the balance between financial and non-financial performance.Thus, through a proactive CSR policy,Ellisphereseeks to have a positive impact on society while remaining economically viable.Since 2012,Ellispherehas had its CSR performance assessed by an independent rating agency,EcoVadisin order to fuel its continuous improvement process.
EcoVadis what is it?
EcoVadis is a recognized provider of corporate sustainability ratings. Theirmethodevaluation method is based on international sustainability standards, including the GlobalReportingInitiative, the United Nations Global Compact and the ISO 26000 standard.
What is their purpose?
The objective of the methodology EcoVadis is toevaluaterthe quality of a company's CSR management system through its policies, actions and results. The assessment is based on 21 criteria (defined according to size and sector of activity), grouped into four themes: Environment, Social & Human Rights, Ethics and Responsible Purchasing.
And Ellisphere in all this?
September 2020, Ellisphere maintains its score of 70/100 : "GOLD" level.While the score has been constant since 2018, it remains well above the average for French (53) and European (50.9) SMEs. 
Evaluation... but not only!
Ellisphereis a signatory of the main CSR commitments: Global Compact (UN), Diversity Charter (Les Entreprises pour la Cité), Responsible Development Charter (SNCD), Responsible Supplier Relations Charter (CNA/Company Mediation) and has set up its own Responsible Purchasing Charter. It regularly publishes its Communication on Progress (COP) on the Global Compact website.
