Wifirst's CSR commitments

CSR is at the heart of Wifirst's identity. As an operator-integrator of smart grids, we are committed to deploying digital technologies in a responsible and sustainable way, in response to the social and environmental challenges of our time. This approach enables us not only to anticipate the expectations of our customers, suppliers and partners, but also to make our business a lever for innovation, creativity and pride.

External recognition

To define its commitments and manage its CSR strategy, Wifirst relies on international benchmarks such as :

  • Global Compact with the Sustainable Development Goals
  • EcoVadis, to assess ESG performance
  • SBTi, to ensure scientific credibility

Our approach is distinguished by its progressiveness, its anchoring in a roadmap and a continuous improvement process, details of which are available in the published CSR-VSME report.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

ODD 3

Committed to the well-being of our employees and all our stakeholders.

ODD 5

Promote women in Tech and ensure equality between women and men.

ODD 12

Adopt responsible modes of consumption and production (transparency and responsible digital).

ODD 13

Combating climate change by making carbon a central part of its strategy.

ODD 17

Involve all our stakeholders to ensure sustainable development.

Certifications

Logo EcoVadis
Logo SBTi
Logo AFNOR ISO 27001

Lines of commitment

Environment: being a responsible operator

Focus areas: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, circular economy, responsible digital practices.

We act to reduce the environmental impact of our infrastructure by developing leaner networks, promoting the reuse and recycling of equipment, and driving down our carbon footprint. We also engage our employees, customers, and partners around more responsible digital practices.

Our objectives Achievement of the objective - 2025
-55% greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 & 2) by 2030 compared to 2023 On track
51.6% reduction in carbon intensity (gCO₂/GB) by 2030 On track
100% of our office energy with guarantees of origin by 2030 On track
4,000 pieces of equipment refurbished and redeployed per year Achieved

Compared to the baseline year, Wifirst recorded in 2025 an absolute reduction of -29% in greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1 and 2, and a 38% reduction in intensity, allowing the company to stay on the trajectory submitted to the SBTi. Contracts are being progressively amended to secure guarantees of origin, and a total of 4,102 pieces of equipment were refurbished and redeployed in 2025.

Employee well-being: being a responsible employer

Focus areas: Working conditions, skills development, equality, diversity, social dialogue, health and safety.

We place our employees at the heart of our development by promoting inclusion, skills development, quality of work life, and safety. We encourage career growth, dialogue, and a respectful work environment where everyone can thrive over the long term.

Our objectives Achievement of the objective - 2025
100% of employees benefit from an annual development review Almost there!
Gender equality index greater than or equal to 85/100 Achieved
30% female workforce as of 12/31 Almost there!
Evaluate 100% of external training courses for relevance Starting 2026
Workplace accident rate < 2% Achieved

Professional equality index 2025: 92/100

  • Pay gap between men and women: 37/40
  • Gap in individual pay raise rates: 20/20
  • Gap in promotion rates: 15/15
  • Percentage of employees who received a raise in the year following their return from maternity leave: 15/15
  • Number of employees of the underrepresented gender among the 10 highest salaries: 5/10

Our positions are predominantly technical and attract mostly male applicants. As of 12/31/2025, women represented ¼ of our workforce, below our 30% target. Nevertheless, we continue to develop initiatives to promote our professions among both women and men, and to recruit many talented people to strengthen our teams. Our current job openings are available here.

Governance: being a responsible partner

Focus areas: Responsible purchasing, ethics & compliance, supplier relations.

We build relationships of trust with our stakeholders based on ethical, responsible, and transparent practices. We integrate CSR criteria into our purchasing and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Our objectives Achievement of the objective - 2025
100% of supplier contracts signed per year that include CSR criteria Achieved
100% of strategic suppliers signing the CSR charter by 2027 Starting 2026
100% of employees trained on anti-corruption by 2027 Starting 2026

Cybersecurity: protecting our networks from digital threats

Focus areas: System security, data protection.

We make cybersecurity a top priority, protecting data and infrastructure through rigorous security practices, a continuous improvement approach, and a culture of awareness among our employees and partners.

Our objectives Achievement of the objective - 2025
100% of employees trained on cybersecurity and GDPR Almost there!
2 external security audits per year Achieved
100% of employees tested through phishing campaigns every 2 months Achieved
80% remediation rate for critical vulnerabilities within 30 days for production Information System assets Achieved