ACT is an acronym for Act and Commit Together. It was created in 2021 by unifying many existing CSR actions and initiatives. The project includes 8 commitments, i.e. actions to be implemented, goals and performance indicators. After adaptation at the level of business units, we witnessed how the 8 steps were rooted in our operations and projects, shaping our actions and decisions, not only of our managers and employees. We transfer our obligations to our partners, clients and suppliers.
Offer our customers and users solutions that meet the challenges of sustainable development in local communities
In order to support today's transition and the needs of our customers, the Group develops offers and services that meet the challenges of sustainable development. This especially includes the offer of ecological alternatives and sustainable solutions for mitigating the impact on the environment and adapting to climate change. At the same time, Colas supports the transformation of use and the fulfillment of new user expectations by taking into account the management of the life cycle of infrastructure, from their design to recycling, in order to limit the impact on the environment. With its innovative solutions that provide additional functionality to roads, Colas creates the infrastructure of the future that will play a role in connecting communities and promoting economic and social development.
Roll out a low carbon and biodiversity strategy to preserve the planet
In response to climate change, Colas aims to reduce direct and indirect CO2 emissions.
Through its activities, Colas has a wide interaction with biodiversity. As such, the Group has developed a biodiversity strategy focused on the development and promotion of ecological niches and the conservation of endangered species.
Promote circular economy solutions to preserve natural resources
As one of the world's leaders in the field of recycling, Colas recycles and reuses materials and offers customers circular economy solutions through a network of recovery platforms, solutions for recycling materials and their reuse and extending the life of infrastructure. In this way, it helps to preserve natural resources.
Reduce the impact of our activities to bolster acceptability
Colas constantly strives to reduce the environmental impact of production and site activities. The goal is to develop and share solutions aimed at improving processes and making our production and workplaces more environmentally friendly.
Attracting, developing and retaining talent through management excellence
One of the challenges of social responsibility of the company Colas is to attract and recruit the talents of the future. To achieve this, the Group builds workplaces that ensure the health, safety and well-being of employees, while promoting diversity, inclusion and career development.
A health and safety culture shared by all
For Colas, health and safety are top priorities. Reducing health risks and accidents in the workplace and on roads is good for both employees and other users, local residents, partners, etc. Our goal at Colas is to strengthen the culture of health and safety around the world.
Build a responsible supply chain rooted in sustainable performance
Colas' procurement volume is more than 60% of the company's revenue. Our actions aimed at responding to CSR challenges must be extended to our partners, suppliers and subcontractors. In this way, Colas builds a responsible supply chain with them, based on sustainable performance.
Shape an exemplary culture of ethics and compliance
Acts of corruption or complicity in corruption represent great economic and financial risks, as well as risks to the company's reputation. Ensuring that Colas employees and third parties behave in an ethical manner is essential to maintaining the Group's values. Colas has strengthened its compliance culture by identifying risks of corruption and human rights violations, continuously raising awareness of ethics and compliance rules, and implementing controls to ensure that ethics and compliance procedures are followed correctly.