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Corporate Responsibility
D.6
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D.6
Scope of the report
D.6.1
[G4-13], [G4-17], [G4-22], [G4-23], [G4-28], [G4-29], [G4-30], [G4-32] and [G4-33]
and the process used to obtain the information presented in this
report.
and the guidelines on which it is based. It also addresses how
Atos reports according to globally-accepted reporting standards,
This chapter describes the scope of Atos 2016 Integrated report
French legal requirements related to the CR reporting
D.6.1.1
[G4-15]
With Grenelle 2 law, the French Companies must report a higher
number of information related to the Corporate Responsibility.
Any information required by this law must be reported; any
omission must be justified.
Sector the list of information which is “material” and need to be
reported, and the list of the one for which a justification of its
omission must be given.
With the Materiality methodology, Atos has defined objectively
and according to the practices of reporting within IT Companies
justification, to release their Audit Report in accordance with the
French law.
This methodology ensures to the external auditors, who will
certify the presence of the information and the fairness of the
the use of goods and services has been added in Environmental
chapter.
information about main greenhouse gas emissions sources
generated by the activities of the Company, including through
In 2016, and in alignment with the modification of the article
L. 225-102-1, alinea 5, of the French Commercial Code,
[G4-15]
Respect of the AA1000 standard
D.6.1.2
Atos uses the AA1000 SES (2011) standard as framework to
structure its stakeholder’s dialogue, in alignment with the
following principles:
Inclusivity
create a more sustainable environment for Atos, its main
surveys are organized to share views and get inputs on different
areas of concern. The aim is to work together and by doing so to
expectations of its stakeholders (employees, clients, partners,
suppliers and shareholders), regular meetings, discussions, and
key in defining Atos materiality assessment and main challenges.
To ensure the Atos Corporate Responsibility strategy meets the
Collecting and integrating the opinions of Atos stakeholders is
previous years.
in 2016 the increasing working meetings with the Societas
Europeas Council (SEC) have been performed compared with
workshop is organized yearly to address key subjects for Atos
and also regular consultations with different parties. As example,
partners and the community as a whole. A global stakeholder’s
Materiality
related to its markets, opportunities and actions.
on Atos’ stakeholders’ expectations as well as Atos’ internal
prioritization which is developed based on objective criteria
significant for Atos activities are selected on a yearly basis. Atos
The sustainability challenges considered to be the most
materiality assessment process is described thoroughly in
section D.1.3. The materiality assessment is established based
Responsiveness
which must help to drive performance internally and better
explain to investors the value creation over time.
Reporting international principles. Atos aims to have a
conductive reporting environment to articulate their strategy,
a separate communication document, the Corporate
Responsibility report, is produced annually highlighting the four
Since 2013 (2012 results) the Atos Registration Document
contains the extra-financial KPIs that Atos monitors. In addition,
monitors as well as interviews and case studies. Since 2013,
Atos has a steady commitment to adhere to Integrated
sustainability challenges and focusing on the main KPIs that Atos