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

Challenges: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, circular economy.

We are taking action to reduce our carbon footprint by deploying networks that consume less energy, optimizing our equipment and encouraging reconditioning. Our strategy is based on the Bilan Carbone and a continuous improvement approach.

Our objectives Reaching our target - 2025
-55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 & 2) by 2030 compared with 2023. On track
51.6% reduction in carbon intensity (gCO₂/Go) by 2030 On track
100% energy from our offices with guarantees of origin by 2030 On track
4000 pieces of equipment reconditioned and redeployed per year Achieved

By 2025, Wifirst will have achieved a -29% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1 and 2, and a 38% reduction in intensity, compared with the reference year, enabling it to meet the trajectory submitted to SBTi. Contracts are gradually being modified to ensure guarantees of origin, and a total of 4102 items of equipment reconditioned and redeployed by 2025.

Employee well-being: being a responsible employer

Issues: Working conditions, skills development, equality, health and safety.

Wifirst's commitment to its employees is reflected in its recruitment, management, training and internal development policies. Wifirst's ambition is to foster an inclusive culture that enables each and every one of its employees to reach their full potential, whatever their uniqueness. Wifirst also strives to ensure the well-being of its employees through a healthy working environment and a balance between private and professional life.

Our objectives Reaching our goal - 2025
100% of employees benefit from an annual development interview Almost there!
M/F equality index greater than or equal to 85/100 Achieved
30% of workforce female on 12/31 Almost there!
Have 100% of external training courses assessed for relevance Start 2026
Work-related accident rate < 2% Achieved

Professional equality index 2025: 92/100

  • Gender pay gap: 37/40
  • Difference in rate of individual increases: 20/20
  • Difference in promotion rates: 15/15
  • Percentage of employees receiving a raise within one year of returning from maternity leave: 15/15
  • Number of employees of the under-represented gender in the top 10: 5/10

Our jobs are predominantly technical and attract a majority of male applicants. At 12/31/2025, women represented ¼ of our workforce, below our target of 30%. Nevertheless, we continue to develop actions to promote our professions to both women and men, and recruit numerous talents to strengthen our teams. Our current vacancies are available here.

Governance: being a responsible partner

Issues: Responsible purchasing, ethics & compliance, supplier relations.

We develop sustainable relationships with our partners, integrate CSR criteria into our purchasing and ensure compliance with regulations.

Our objectives Reaching our target - 2025
100% of supplier contracts signed per year incorporating CSR criteria Achieved
100% of strategic suppliers to sign the CSR charter by 2027 Start 2026
100% of employees made aware of the fight against corruption 2027 Start 2026

Cybersecurity: protecting our networks from digital threats

Challenges: systems security, data protection.

Cybersecurity is at the heart of our responsibility as an operator. We deploy advanced protection systems and continuously raise the awareness of our teams.

Our objectives Reaching our target - 2025
100% of employees aware of cybersecurity and the RGPD Almost there!
2 external security audits per year Achieved
100% of employees tested by phishing campaigns every 2 months Achieved
80% rate of correction of critical vulnerabilities within 30 days for information system assets in production Achieved