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Sustainability
at Ascentry

Driving progress responsibly

Sustainability at the
heart of our business

As a leading software provider for medical analysis laboratories, Ascentry integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the heart of its strategy to drive long-term success and positive impact.

For many years, we have implemented concrete actions to achieve a sustainable and positive impact, both within our organization and alongside our valued partners and clients in the healthcare sector.

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Our 4 pillars of sustainability commitment

Employee well-being, inclusion and development

Our people are central to our success. We are committed to cultivating a safe, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace that supports every employee’s growth and well-being.

  • 35%
    of women in managerial positions
  • 93%
    score in the gender equality index in 2024

  • Inclusion & equality

    We proactively promote gender equality, as evidenced by our strong internal scores. We also foster diversity by recruiting individuals with disabilities and promoting equitable opportunities for all.

  • Health & safety

    We comply with all health and safety regulations, conduct regular risk analyses, and continuously improve workstation ergonomics to ensure a healthy environment.

  • Learning & development

    Continuous training is at the heart of our talent strategy. We provide management and certification programs and support vocational training through apprenticeships.

  • Employee experience and well-being

    Flexible work arrangements, including remote work and adaptable hours, help our teams balance personal and professional life. We also uphold the right to disconnect and encourage well-being initiatives, including physical activity programs.

  • Engagement & integration

    We strengthen engagement through regular well-being surveys and the work council. New employees benefit from a three-step onboarding process, including a personalized welcome, tutoring, and internal training.

Good corporate governance and business ethics

Integrity, transparency, and accountability are fundamental
to our long-term success.

  • 92%
    of employees have signed the Code of Conduct & Business Ethics

  • Transparent governance

    We commit to maintaining transparent, participatory, and accountable governance. We establish clear, measurable objectives to regularly assess our performance and adjust our strategies to meet client expectations.

  • Ethical principles

    Our professional practices and relationships are governed by a Code of Conduct & Business Ethics, ensuring strict adherence to the highest standards of commercial ethics, and workplace responsibility.

  • Whistleblowing & safeguards

    We provide a confidential reporting mechanism and a dedicated Work Council representative to address any misconduct or harassment concerns.

  • Stakeholder Dialogue

    We maintain regular communication on key topics, and engage stakeholders to identify material sustainability priorities.

Environmental performance

We are proactively adopting a sustainable and responsible approach to minimize the environmental footprint inherent to the software sector. In line with this commitment, we carefully monitor our environmental impact on an annual basis, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability in reducing our footprint.

We take a proactive approach to minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations and solutions.

  • 74%
    of our employees have completed the Climate Fresk workshop

  • Energy and carbon management

    We monitor and optimize energy use across our sites and digital infrastructure to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, notably by switching to renewable energy sources and encouraging employees to turn off unused equipment and computers.

  • Circular economy

    We are proud of our ongoing partnership with ATF Gaia, a key player in the social, solidarity, and circular economy. They manage the recovery, reconditioning, and recycling of our old IT equipment, giving a second life to our equipment, reducing e-waste, reinforcing our commitment to circular economy. At source, we apply rigorous selective sorting (glass, paper, cardboard, organics) and actively encourage the reduction of printing to limit paper consumption.

  • Sustainable mobility

    Our travel policy promotes low-carbon options, remote meetings, and responsible planning.

  • Environmental awareness

    Our teams strengthened their environmental awareness through the Climate Fresk workshop, exploring the causes, impacts, and challenges of climate change. At Ascentry, we inspire everyone to take action toward a more sustainable future.

Our carbon footprint

Our carbon footprint assessment includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and we are committed to continuously enhancing the accuracy, coverage, and quality of this data each year as our reporting and measurement capabilities evolve. The figures below are based on 2024 data.

70.1
tCO2
Scope 1 emissions
6.9
tCO2
Scope 2 emissions
624
tCO2
Scope 3 emissions

Responsible value chain

Our responsibility extends to the security of the critical data we manage, the satisfaction of our clients, and our positive contribution to the local community.

  • Zero
    data breaches recorded across all systems (annual)

  • Data security & confidentiality

    We place the protection of client data at the core of our priorities. We strictly adhere to GDPR compliance for personal information confidentiality.

  • Risk mitigation

    We conduct continuous training on GDPR, ISO 27001, and cybersecurity threats and maintain a comprehensive IT charter to guide security practices.

  • Client satisfaction

    We continuously assess client satisfaction to identify areas for improvement, evolve our products, and perpetually meet the needs of the medical analysis sector.

  • Responsible supply management

    We prioritize suppliers based on their normative certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 26000, ensuring our value chain aligns with our sustainability commitments.

  • Community engagement

    Beyond our commitment to advancing our mission, we believe in the power of community. We support initiatives like “111 des Arts” association that mobilizes the art world to support children battling cancer and leukemia. We aim to contribute to causes that resonate with our values and strengthen the communities we serve.