The Dassault Systèmes Sustainability Compass
We strive to “walk the talk” and embed sustainability in everything we do.
2025 targets
- A SCIENCE-BASED carbon emissions* target & a 5 ton CO2/FTE goal**
- 40% of executive & 30% of people manager roles held by women
- 95% of employees having completed Ethics training
- 85% employee pride & satisfaction score
*Currently under review for submission
**Scopes 1, 2, and 3 excluding purchased goods and use of goods sold
We focus not only on providing the tools, but also the inspiration for our customers to innovate sustainably.
2025 targets
- 2/3 of new licenses from solutions/processes with positive sustainability impact
- Life Cycle Analysis integrated in 3DEXPERIENCE by 2022
We aim to work in partnership with customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
2025 targets
- Engage 5,000 stakeholders (employees, suppliers, clients, students, nonprofits)
- Launch an annual sustainable innovation event
Governance of Sustainability
Sustainability issues are core to Dassault Systèmes' strategy and are managed at the highest level of corporate governance.
The Board of Directors
Toshiko Mori
Dassault Systèmes has designated a lead Director responsible for Sustainability and for annual oversight of the topic.
The Executive Committee
Florence Verzelen
The company’s Executive Vice-President, Industry, Marketing & Sustainability is responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of Sustainability within all key strategic decisions of the company
The Sustainability Department
Alice Steenland
The company’s Chief Sustainability Officer is responsible for the definition and implementation of our Sustainability strategy, and is the Secretary of the company’s Sustainability Department.
The Sustainability Department brings together the leaders of all key business functions on a quarterly basis, to discuss progress on transversal issues
The Operational actors
The central Sustainability team coordinates a community of sustainability contacts across business functions, geographies, brands, and industries.
The Environmental Management teams ensure follow-up and feedback on environmental footprint reporting and action plans.
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What we are
We provide virtual worlds that allow our clients to create innovative experiences for their own customers. As a purpose-driven company and a sustainable innovation leader, our aim is to achieve a new development model to address the major challenges facing the world today.
From Things to Life
We open up new horizons. We should think about progress in terms of balance and impact. As we create value, what are we taking from our planet? Read our Manifesto to know more about our strategy.
ESG Management
We not only provides customers with sustainable technology solutions – we also strive to be a sustainable technology company ourselves. We are committed to improving the impact of our environmental, social, and corporate governance practices.