Press Release
Düsseldorf/Paris, 19 November 2025
The EPSA Group, Europe's specialist in the operational, financial, and environmental performance of organisations, announces the renewal of its EcoVadis Platinum medal for the second year in a row. This rating places EPSA in the top one percent of companies in its sector for CSR. The award highlights the EPSA Group's solid, consistent impact strategy and reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable growth model that meets current environmental and geopolitical challenges.
International Recognition of EcoVadis
This award is presented by EcoVadis, the world's leading benchmark for corporate sustainability assessments, and is based on four pillars: Environment, Social & Human Rights, Ethics, and Responsible Procurement. With an overall score of 87/100, EPSA confirms the solidity of its commitments, which were initiated back in 2019 and are now integrated into the Group's global performance model.
„This recognition crowns the transformation that our teams have been driving for several years, combining economic performance, positive environmental impact, and social progress. It is a real collective pride that even during a phase of strong growth and despite current headwinds, we do not relax our demands on such fundamental issues., explains Godefroy de Colombe, CEO of EPSA.
Consistent CSR strategy of an expanding corporation
For five years, EPSA has pursued an ambitious, clearly structured CSR strategy. It is based on the „EPSA for Good“ programme and a climate strategy developed according to the ACT Pas-à-Pas methodology of ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency). The objective: to provide the entire EPSA Community with a common foundation for sustainability that accompanies the growth and integration of new entities.
„This success is based on a dedicated internal CSR team, supported by our Sustainability Business Line, which specialises in sustainable initiatives. In addition, there are passionate teams who are proud to combine performance with impact, equality, and wellbeing in the workplace. The fact that we have achieved this is also demonstrated by our Great Place to Work label., So Cédric Laroyenne, Director of Engagement at EPSA.
A success story: Great Place to Work, ISO 27001 and EcoVadis Platinum
The renewed award follows a success story: ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security, the Great Place to Work label for France, and now the EcoVadis platinum medal for two consecutive years.
For the period 2025–2026, these labels are seals of trust for our customers, partners, and employees, demonstrating a corporate culture based on transparency, responsibility, and sustainable performance.
About the EPSA Group:
Founded in 2001, the French EPSA Group has become the European specialist in performance optimisation. Known for its technical expertise and the diversity of its skills, the EPSA Group optimises its clients' financial, operational, and sustainable performance. Its solutions platform focuses on purchasing performance, innovation financing, and energy and environmental transition. As an international partner, the EPSA Group employs almost 5,000 people and operates in more than 40 countries. To the website: https://www.epsa.com/fr/
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