Everyone at Atos Origin understands the importance of working in harmony with our environment in today’s world. As a leading IT services company, we are aware that our activities, and IT services in general, play a full role in people’s day to day life around the world and can make a real contribution to creating long-term value to society at large.
We acknowledge that we have a corporate responsibility and commitment to the communities in the countries where we work and where our clients, partners and suppliers are present. This is not something we teach or demand, it is simply something our people do and want to do. Our people have contributed to local communities worldwide on a long-term basis and also in response to sudden emergencies and natural disasters.
Local initiatives
For example, in the Netherlands, the Derde Wereldfonds (Third World Fund) celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007. Set up by employees, the fund enables employees to contribute through their salaries and also to provide real practical help in their holidays or spare time. And in France, since 1996, nearly all Atos Origin employees are involved in the “Téléthon” event organized by the AFM, the French Association fighting against Myopathy disease.
Making a difference
Companies that operate in the global economy, such as Atos Origin, have both the ability and responsibility to positively influence their employees, clients, partners and suppliers, while also ensuring that they benefit the environment and communities in which they operate. It covers a wide range of issues such as human rights, working conditions, building a sustainable enterprise and the environment, and is often referred to under the 3Ps:
- People – providing social equity
- Profit – creating economic prosperity
- Planet – ensuring environmental quality