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Corporate Responsibility
D.5
Managing the corporate environmental footprint and tackling climate change
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Other environmental challenges
D.5.3.5
by Atos, because they have to according to French legal
business, some other environmental challenges are monitored
significance for some Business Units, Divisions or stakeholders.
environmental reporting requirements or they can be of
Even if they are not identified as “material” due to nature of Atos
Paper
The “new ways of working” promoted by Atos intensively use
digital collaboration tools. These tools progressively reduce the
the shared printers and the “follow me printing” solution give
use of paper within the Group. Furthermore, the printing policy,
consumption.
each individual a sense of responsibility in reducing paper
consumption per employee in the tertiary sector, Atos’ global
In 2016, based on publicly available estimations of paper
consumption was estimated at 7,300 tons for 97,003 employees.
[AO19]
Waste and e-waste
globally by the landlord or external subcontractors according to
are shared among multiple tenants. Office waste is managed
the local legal obligations.
policy favors the rent of office spaces and frequently the offices
plastic bottles or other tertiary sector waste. Atos’ Real-Estate
Atos’ office waste is mainly made up of cardboard, paper, cups,
the suppliers remain responsible for the end of life of their IT
implemented within the Group and in compliance with local laws,
Supplier Charter.
equipment, as required through the signature of the Sustainable
Concerning e-waste, through the leasing practice now globally
Ministry of the Environment.
joined EcoLogic, a collective system certified by the French
In compliance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic
since July 2013, Atos Division Big Data & Cybersecurity has
Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU), in France,
11,700 metric tons for 97,003 employees.
available estimations of waste per employee in the tertiary
other environmental indicators. In 2016, based on publicly
sector, Atos’ global office waste worldwide was estimated at
of waste, e-waste, batteries and accumulators is tracked among
In the ISO 14001 certified datacenter and office sites the volume
Water
[GRI-EN8]
units’ peak power consumption.
the water used for this purpose flows in specific closed water
In datacenters, water is mainly necessary for cooling servers but
supply some datacenters cooling units as water spray can reduce
loop sealed circuit. During heat waves, water can also be used to
In offices, Atos water consumption is that of the tertiary sector.
processors.
upstream with the manufacturers of electronic cards and
activities (R&D, conception, design and component assembly),
technologies, even though the operations include engineering
marginally. The main sources of water use are to be found
the Division does not manufacture components or only
Regarding Atos Big Data & Cybersecurity, specific hardware
0.36 million M3 for 97,003 employees.
level Atos’ water consumption worldwide was estimated at
consistent with estimation based on global water spend at Group
based on metered sanitary consumption per employee, and
volume of water is tracked: in 2016, using actual Atos’ UK data
In the ISO 14001 certified datacenter and office sites, the
Biodiversity and land use, air emissions and pollution,
catering and foodwaste
direct impact on biodiversity.
biodiversity is not material: Atos does not have a significant
As for the other environmental challenges mentioned in D.5.3.5,
Atos activities and materiality test assessment.
nitrogen oxides (NOx) have not been identified as primary in
ODS ozone-depleting substances (ODS), sulfur oxides (SOx) and
recycling.
wherever possible implement recovery practices and waste
use of resources (water, electricity…), combat food waste and
Catering providers working at Atos facilities must optimize the
[G4-PR9]
Big Data & Cybersecurity Hardware Technologies
Cybersecurity faces specific challenges:
As a hardware provider (products, servers), Atos Big Data &
(REACH, RoHS, WEEE, ASHRAE…);
comply with the specific laws, regulations- or best standards
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limit the impact of products manufactured thanks to
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eco-design practices;
usage;
pay attention to origin of raw materials while minimizing their
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consider circular economy challenges and best practices;
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and lean manufacturing in plants;
implement quality, safety and environment (QSE) practices
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assessments of suppliers;
minimize risks on the supply chain through regular CSR
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footprint of logistics.
favor eco-friendly transport and freight to mitigate the
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