Our CSR approach: acting today for tomorrow
As water is an essential resource, we prioritise social and environmental responsibility in all our innovations and developments.
At BIO-UV Group, we develop sustainable, chemical-free water treatment solutions. In 2024, we organised our CSR approach around specific goals, practical actions and shared responsibility.
Governance and recognition
2024 marks a turning point for BIO-UV Group:
- Creation of the CSR Committee: it brings together employees from all departments to define and monitor the CSR action plan (theme weeks, awareness raising, review of actions).
- CSR Commitment Label in accordance with ISO 26000: In 2023, BIO-UV Group obtained the CSR Commitment Label (progression level, 1 star) issued by AFNOR Certification.
- Management oversight: Laurent-Emmanuel Migeon, Chief Executive Officer, chairs the CSR Committee to ensure consistency in the approach.
Commitments to stable human relationships
The group wishes to further promote diversity within its teams by including more senior staff, more junior staff and more workers with disabilities, while continuing to cultivate its gender equality index, which currently stands at 93 points out of 100.
This score is calculated based on the following four elements:
- Gender pay gap (39/40)
- Distribution gap for individual increases (35/35)
- Number of female employees receiving pay rises upon returning from maternity leave (no returns from maternity leave)
- Parity among the 10 highest salaries (5/10)
Our key figures for 2024
*over the last three years.
Our concrete actions for a sustainable future
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Eco-design
Integrating simplicity and performance into the design of our systems, reducing energy consumption and raw materials.
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Responsible purchasing
97% of our purchases are made within the European Union, including 62% in France. A responsible purchasing charter is currently being rolled out.
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Ethical and sustainable production
Gradual industrialisation (new laser cutting machine in 2024, machining and assembly stations in 2025) to reduce our carbon footprint and strengthen internal skills.
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Preserving biodiversity
Thanks to Les Ecoruches, we installed two hives of Occitan black bees in 2024 (120,000 bees), an endangered species. Harvest: 150 jars of honey redistributed to employees each year.
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Well-being and solidarity
- Wellness week and group sports activities
- Safety escape game and CSR board game to raise employee awareness
- Participation in local charity races
- Partnerships with ESAT, secondary schools, engineering schools and local sports clubs
Our carbon footprint and commitments
In 2024, BIO-UV Group carried out its first comprehensive carbon assessment (scopes 1, 2 and 3) with the support of the ATEO consulting firm. This assessment enables us to accurately measure our impact and set an ambitious reduction target.
2023 carbon footprint results
- 4 830 tonnes of CO₂ emitted (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
- 112.3 kg CO₂ / K€ of turnover
A sensible approach to controlling our consumption
Our five priority areas for action
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1. Purchases and services
- Creation of a responsible purchasing charter
- Zero paper objective: digitisation of technical notices, advertising documentation and invoices
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2. Mobility
- Mobility bonus for carpooling, cycling and scooters
- Fleet renewal with hybrid/electric vehicles
- Promotion of train travel for business trips
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3. Waste management
- Testing of a cardboard compactor (already operational at the Muret site)
- Installation of composting facilities for bio-waste at the Lunel site
- Study of a cardboard shredding machine for reuse in shipping
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4. Responsible digital
- Internal charter of good digital practices
- Raising employee awareness of digital sobriety
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5. Eco-design
- Training of key teams starting in 2025
- Recycling of electrodes and reconditioning of equipment in after-sales service
Our reduction targets for 2030
- -5% scope 3 emissions by 2025
- Gradually decarbonising our vehicle fleet
- Achieve 30% self-consumption of renewable energy by 2030
- Improve waste recovery by 20% by 2030
- Raise awareness of climate and CSR issues among all employees.
A trajectory aligned with the SDGs
This carbon footprint assessment marks the beginning of the journey. It puts BIO-UV Group on the path to continuous improvement, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 13 (Climate Action).
