Carbon per million dollars of revenue. The legacy industry-standard reference (CDP, MSCI). Useful for cross-sector context, but distorted by margin — high-margin firms appear artificially efficient. Read alongside the operational and asset intensities for the full picture.
OpEx (operating expenditure) is the running cost of the business — staff, services, energy, materials. This shows how carbon-intensive operations are per million dollars of spend. Removes the margin distortion that revenue-based ratios introduce.
EVIC (Enterprise Value Including Cash) is the firm's total capital footprint — equity + debt + cash + minority interest. The EU's standard intensity measure (SFDR PAI 3) — answers: how much carbon does each million of capital deployed in this business produce?
PP&E (Property, Plant & Equipment) plus leased real-estate assets is the firm's physical infrastructure on the balance sheet. This shows the carbon intensity of that physical footprint — uses Scope 1+2+3 for consistency with the other headline intensities. Surfaces stranded-asset risk for asset-heavy firms.
How the firm describes its decarbonisation approach in its own words — alongside the headline numbers above. Self-reported, page-cited.
IPS reports 66% renewable electricity over the past 3 years as part of its energy savings program and increase of renewable energies. Renewable energy adoption is part of SDG 12 commitments under the IMPACT program.
No narrative on durable removals approach in the firm's most recent reports.
Dedicated recycling processes for biometric devices at Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (France) and Noida (India) sites. Devices are dismantled, components (plastics, electronic boards, cables, screens) sorted and managed by specialized recycling partners. Use of recycled PVC in GREENPAY and GREENCONNECT products. Target: 70% recycling rate at main sites by 2030.
Second-generation facial recognition technology weighs significantly less than first, enabling smaller packaging, optimized transport and reduced logistics emissions. VisionPass SP is thinner and more compact, lowering plastic content. Packaging redesigned with dual-purpose components serving as installation tools to eliminate non-recyclable materials.
IPS reduces device energy consumption through hardware redesign and standby modes. OneLook Gen 2 consumes 3x less energy than Gen 1 (60W vs 180W). ALIX Arch uses LED lighting that activates only when a bag enters the capture zone and switches to standby otherwise. Standby mode operation selected across all products where possible.
OneLook Gen 2 weight reduced by 2.5x vs Gen 1 (from 6.5kg), enabling smaller packaging, optimized transport/routing, and lower plastic content. ALIX Arch uses aluminum instead of iron for lower production/transport energy, better logistics density, and longer service life through corrosion resistance.
IPS creates durable products with high MTBF, maintains spare parts stock, prioritizes repair over replacement, and trains customers (Level 1) to reduce technician travel. At Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray site (France), Suez manages dismantling and processing of cardboard/plastic/batteries/industrial waste; Ecologic and Elec'Recyclage handle electronic boards, cables and screens. Component standardization across biometric devices enables reuse.
IDEMIA pursues efficiency at production sites by deploying practices to reduce energy consumption, optimise facilities and limit waste. The first ISO 50001 certification was awarded to the Cali, Colombia plant, with two more energy-intensive plants targeting certification next. Some sites have established energy committees to deepen analysis.
IDEMIA has made eco-design a key focus, optimising design, reducing energy footprint, improving packaging and enhancing durability/repairability. Product examples: GREENPAY/GREENCONNECT cards using rPVC or rABS recycled materials; HalfSIM cards with 43% CO2 reduction; APOCa cardboard SIM support; VisionPass SP with 38% energy consumption reduction. LCAs are carried out on the vast majority of product families to identify decarbonisation levers.
IDEMIA has actively launched cloud elasticity — dynamic resizing of IT resources based on demand — to allocate and deallocate compute efficiently. This scalability reduces energy waste and the climate impact of IDEMIA's digital infrastructure, with Multi-Biometric Identification and Search Services (MBIS/MBSS) configurations optimised for both on-premises and cloud.
Smart Biometrics embeds eco-design principles into every development phase, focusing on energy-efficient components, optimized performance and reduced material use. The new VisionPass SP achieves a 38% reduction in energy consumption vs previous generation, plus an additional 88% reduction in standby mode. MSO1300 includes a USB suspend function halving power consumption.
Comprehensive strategy of component standardization across biometric device range using common parts, streamlining supply chain and reducing manufacturing waste and transport. Products designed for high MTBF, easy maintenance and repair; hotline support reduces technical travel emissions.
ALIX Core and MBSS deployed as SaaS in the cloud on Amazon Web Services, operating on-demand with virtual server standby when not in use. Cloud deployment considerably lowers energy consumption and GHG emissions versus traditional on-premises solutions. IPS declares ALIX Core 'carbon-neutral' via AWS hosting choice.
T&T roadmap targets shipping at least 80% of products by sea, reserving air transport (kept under 20%) for PoCs, urgent situations, or short lead times. Also lowering carbon footprint of customer site visits by opting for remote meetings and online collaborative tools.
IDEMIA is increasing the share of sea freight (which reduces GHG emissions by more than 20x vs air) for raw materials and components. At end-2024, 75% of raw material/component transport volumes was by sea despite operational and geopolitical complexity. IDEMIA Secure Transactions invested in a Transport Management System (TMS) in 2024 with environmental criteria built in, providing complete view of import/export carbon footprint.
IDEMIA runs the IWAY partner programme requiring key suppliers to undergo EcoVadis CSR assessment, sign the supplier code of conduct, and accept CSR contract clauses. In 2024, 53 supplier audits in 10 countries were performed, and 25+ performance reviews incorporated GHG reduction trajectories and EcoVadis results. Purchasing teams have been trained to analyse Scope 3 impact of suppliers.
Assess CSR performance of key suppliers using EcoVadis platform across four pillars: Environment, Fair Business Practices, Supply Chain, Labor & Human Rights. 90% of key suppliers assessed by EcoVadis. Suppliers subject to regular audits; target 90%+ key suppliers aligned with ethical/social/environmental standards by 2030.
In 2023, IPS expanded its EcoVadis partnership to cover 86% of purchasing volume from key suppliers, evaluating Environment, Fair Business Practices, Supply Chain, and Labor & Human Rights. Suppliers undergo regular audits and inspections; gate provider selection prioritizes CSR approach and eco-responsible materials.
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