Thales joins the CAC 40 ESG index
The inclusion of Thales in this index reflects the Group's accelerating progress in terms of social and environmental responsibility. Designed according to the highest international standards, the Group's CSR policy is at the heart of its strategy and perfectly in line with its corporate purpose, adopted in 2020: “Building a future of we can all trust”.
“We are proud of Thales's inclusion in the CAC 40 ESG index. This is a strong endorsement by the financial community of our extra-financial performance and of our contribution to the protection of society, the planet and individuals,” says Isabelle Simon, General Secretary of Thales.
In 2023, Thales met or exceeded the 6 objectives of its CSR strategy, as defined in 2019 and then revised upwards in 2021:
- 52% reduction in operational CO2 emissions since 2018
- 100% deployment of eco-design in new product developments
- 20.4% women in management positions
- 86.8% of Group management committees include at least 3 women
- 100% of exposed employees trained in anti-corruption every two years
- 36.7% reduction in lost-time accident frequency rate since 2018
In 2025, the Group will unveil a new Horizon 2030 CSR roadmap.
For more information: Thales – Integrated Report 2023-2024 (thalesgroup.com)
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity.
It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.
