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2016 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT (CSR)

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THE ASSYSTEM GROUP’S CSR STRATEGY

Energy transition

Assystem is participating in research and development projects to find

new energy sources that are safer, cleaner, potentially unlimited and

better for the environment.

In 2005, the Group joined the International Thermonuclear Experimental

Reactor (ITER) project by signing a nuclear safety engineering contract

with the signatories of the European Fusion Development Agreement

(EFDA), previously known as Fusion for Energy - F4E. ITER will be the

world’s largest experimental fusion reactor. It is being built with a view

to demonstrating the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion

as a source of energy based on the same principle that powers the

sun and stars.

Work began on the ITER platform at Cadarache in southern France

in 2010, with 35 nations collaborating to build the world’s largest

tokamak, a magnetic fusion device.

Energy efficiency

The design and construction of energy efficient buildings, networks

and transport systems is of critical importance in the battle against

global warming. Through its expertise in automation, critical controls

and safety and security systems, as well as in specific applications that

make infrastructure more intelligent, Assystem helps clients to develop

smart networks, buildings and transport systems.

The low carbon city would be unachievable without a green public

transport system complying with the highest sustainable development

standards. The Proxemys consortium led by Assystem and also

comprising Louis Berger and Antea Group won an 8-year contract in

2016 to assist Société du Grand Paris in managing projects covering

all current and future lines (including 68 stations and five maintenance

sites) making up the Grand Paris Express low carbon metro system for

inhabitants of the Greater Paris area.

Proxemys is providing essential support to the project’s Environmental

Engineering Department in meeting the following seven objectives:

avoid, reduce or offset environmental impacts;

systematically promote energy-efficient options;

seamlessly incorporate network structures in their natural and

architectural environment and surrounding landscape;

pro-actively address natural risks;

promote soft mobility solutions;

deploy eco-responsible site management practices;

develop a circular overburden management economy.

Digital revolution

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are changing the way

we work. Assystem is supporting the digital revolution by developing

applications that simplify and optimise transactions, and by using digital

design systems such as ALM and BIM.

It is a recognised provider of energy transition management solutions,

with a proven track record in managing projects and designing safety

and security systems and control systems. In early 2016, the Group

won the contract to provide turnkey systems integration services for the

Building Technical Management (BTM) system of the new Paris High

Court (TGI) building, which has set new standards in terms of energy

efficiency in high-rise buildings.

The BTM will manage the heating, air conditioning and lighting systems

and operation of the window blinds, providing a modular solution that

will keep pace with changes in the building’s use. Programmable control

units are combined with lighting and blind extension modules fitted with

sensors that allow the lighting and blinds to be adjusted in each room

based on comfort parameters and whether or not the room is occupied.

GPS division

The Global Product Solutions (GPS) division specialises in

providing outsourced R&D services to manufacturers operating

mainly in the Aerospace and Automotive sectors. It is involved

in the entire product life cycle, from functional analysis to

commissioning, including design, industrialisation and supply

chain management.

For more information about the GPS division, see Chapter 1 of

this Registration Document.

Energy transition

In recent years, Assystem has been working closely with a major

aircraft manufacturer to reduce commercial aircraft engine operating

costs. Leveraging its expertise in propulsion systems, the Group is able

to propose technical adjustments and new maintenance procedures

that help to reduce the engines’ energy use and, consequently, their

environmental footprint. This “win-win” initiative has created maximum

value for both Assystem and its client.

Recently, a project has been undertaken for a German manufacturer to

raise productivity and improve the efficiency of its plants. Drawing on

more than 20 years’ experience in the industry and a sound knowledge

of the technologies used by the Factory of the Future, Assystem set up

a predictive maintenance system that reduces energy and machine

maintenance needs at these plants. The expertise acquired in connected

objects and data analysis was critical to this project’s success.

Digital revolution

Continuous innovation in man-machine interfaces enhances and

facilitates the operation of industrial machinery. For example, thanks

to their improved displays and keyboards, tablets can now be used for

dedicated quality control applications.

ASSYSTEM

REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

2016

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