Materials solutions for a more frugal and local industry

CSR in action

At ADDEV Materials, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a cornerstone of our business model. We believe that to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, it is essential to adopt sustainable business practices. This means constantly seeking solutions that reduce our environmental footprint while increasing our positive social impact.

Our actions are many and varied. We recommend low-impact materials, reduce the quantities used, combat waste, take life cycles into account and promote circularity in containers. With the support of our suppliers, we are continually incorporating more sustainable materials into our ranges. Our range of tailor-made solutions includes more sustainable materials, capable of meeting the most demanding needs in terms of technical assembly (adhesives, glues and foams), electrical and thermal insulation (films and fibres) and surface treatment (anti-corrosives, primers and paints). All these material solutions are designed to promote frugality and maximise value with fewer resources.

At the same time, sovereignty issues, combined with supply chain pressures and expectations of local services, have encouraged the emergence of a more locavore industry. At ADDEV Materials, we support this transition towards shorter, more resilient supply chains, which help to strengthen regional ecosystems.

Human capital & corporate culture

But sustainability goes beyond simply managing resources. It also involves a commitment to our human capital. We recognise that our future success will depend on our ability to attract, retain and develop the best talent. This means creating a working environment that is inclusive, fair and conducive to the personal and professional development of each and every one of our employees.

With this in mind, we have undertaken a series of initiatives to strengthen our corporate culture. We place particular emphasis on inclusion, promoting women in the industry, encouraging young talent and supporting people with disabilities. We firmly believe that diversity of perspective and experience is a valuable asset that helps to drive innovation and strengthen our long-term competitiveness.

Measuring impact, regulatory transition & commitments

In terms of measuring our environmental impact, we have made significant progress, thanks to the Decarbonation Accelerator launched by Bpifrance and ADEME. Our efforts to reduce emissions, optimise quantities used, assess the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of our products and promote packaging recycling are all evidence of our commitment to a more circular and sustainable economy.

As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and excellence, we are actively preparing our transition to the new CSRD regulations expected in 2026. In collaboration with ANSA, we have carried out an in-depth ESG due diligence to ensure the compliance and quality of our practices in terms of corporate governance, social responsibility and environmental impact.

As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact for ten years, ADDEV Materials is fully committed to supporting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting ethical and responsible business practices. Our commitment to sustainability has been recognised by Ecovadis, who awarded us a gold medal for the fifth consecutive year in 2024, with a significantly improved score of 78/100.

This CSR report demonstrates our ongoing commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and is intended to be distributed both internally and externally. It reflects our progress towards becoming a more responsible company, aware of its impact on the world around it, and determined to play an active role in building a better future for all.