Claranova applies a CSR approach designed to generate growth and profitability that can be shared with stakeholders. Since 2019, Claranova has ramped up it’s CSR approach by:
In 2023-2024, Claranova decided to actively prepare for compliance with the CSRD directive (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) by initiating its double materiality analysis and continuing to strengthen its sustainability reporting.
The company’s long-term commitment to sustainability is illustrated by the Greenly(1) Gold rating for its carbon footprint and the significant improvement in its EthiFinance ESG Ratings(2).
(1)Greenly is a dedicated digital carbon accounting platform for businesses. Greenly analyses emissions linked to internal activities and the supply chain (scopes 1, 2 and 3), which enables Claranova to measure, reduce, offset and establish an action plan to reduce itsCO2 emissions. (2)EthiFinance’s ESG rating agency evaluates companies based on nearly 140 single data points covering four pillars: Environment, Social, Governance and External Stakeholders.
As the Group gradually ramps up its CSR approach, Claranova has defined several priorities:
Anti-corruption measures: Claranova has continued to implement its program designed to combat corruption. After completing its corruption and influence peddling risk map, the Group has adopted its Code of Conduct and implemented an internal whistleblowing system, in line with the recommendations of the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA).
Double materiality assessment: Claranova Group finalized its double materiality analysis, anticipating one of the major prerequisites of the CSRD. Claranova has considered the entire spectrum of issues applicable to all sectors, as well as material sector-specificissues listed by SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) for the software & IT and e-commerce sectors, sector-specific issues and issues arising from the Group’s CSR risk mapping.
Carbon footprint: Claranova has carried out its carbon assessment, covering scopes 1, 2 and 3. Drawing on a variety of sources (accounting reports, sector averages, extrapolated data, data from suppliers and service providers), this assessment enabled the Group to identify its main sources of emissions, as well as the initial levers for action.
Climate roadmap: the Group is developing a climate roadmap to be published in FY 2024‑2025. This roadmap will consequently focus priority on these main sources of emissions, by introducing, for example:
A transparent and responsible marketing approach: The Group wishes to formalize all the existing initiatives through a dedicated policy and a training program for its teams to maintain an exemplary level of compliance. In this way, Claranova ensures its compliance with current regulations, while maintaining a transparent and responsible marketing approach.
Using the Claranova’s CSR approach as a vehicle for generating growth and profitability to be shared with all our stakeholders
The Group’s responsibilities as a corporate citizen broaden with its increase in scope and the growing expectations of its stakeholders: Claranova supports its growth by applying a structured approach to Group CSR based on the respect of three guiding principles:
Being a responsible employerThe Claranova Group can only succeed with the support of all the employees of its subsidiaries. Its employees are in consequence among its most valuable assets. Claranova is committed to helping men and women fulfill their potential by actively participating in the company’s corporate project. Our employees are the driving force behind the Group’s success.
Making a positive differenceClaranova facilitates access to technologies by offering solutions that combine innovation and ease of use. The Group strives to have a positive impact on society through the quality of its solutions and the services it provides.
Managing the environmental impactClaranova monitors the environmental impact of its activities on a daily basis. The Group encourages the development of solutions that optimize the use of resources and gives preference to partners committed to limiting the environmental impact of their services.
Our FY 2023-2024 NFS provides a detailed overview of the Group’s CSR initiatives.
Download the October 9, 2024 press release
