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IDEMIA Group — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 33 events

Dependent: Component standardization and durable product designData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.10

SBTi commitment — carbon reduction roadmap under validationData confidence — high

IPS committed to submit carbon reduction strategy to Science Based Targets initiative; carbon reduction roadmap under validation to align with 1.5°C scientific recommendations.

sustainability_report p.17

Primary: Product recycling and circular economyData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.10

66% renewable electricity over past 3 yearsData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.5

SBTi-validated Scope 1 & 2 target: -42% by 2030 vs 2024 baselineaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

IPS near-term target on Scopes 1 & 2 is to reduce absolute GHG emissions by -42% by 2030 compared to 2024, aligned with 1.5°C pathway, validated by SBTi.

sustainability_report p.13

Target: 34% female workforce by 2030affects workforce female pctData confidence — high

Reach 34% female representation in workforce (+4pts from current 29%) by 2030.

sustainability_report p.7

Internal Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool developedData confidence — high

In 2024, conducted comprehensive LCA on VisionPass SP and developed an internal LCA tool to assess environmental performance of existing and upcoming products.

sustainability_report p.10

Primary: Product lightweighting and packaging optimizationData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.10

25% carbon footprint reduction target by 2025Data confidence — high

IDEMIA Group aims to reduce carbon footprint by 25% by 2025, champion one group-wide initiative per year, and monitor sustainability performance of at least 80% of key suppliers.

sustainability_report p.10

Two Life Cycle Assessments completed in 2024Data confidence — high

IPS completed two LCAs in 2024 with EcoAct: one on standard eGate (MFACE facial biometric device, display, passport reader, embedded PC), and one on Multi-Biometric Search Services. Launched 4 LCA procedures.

sustainability_report p.20

80% sea freight targetData confidence — high

T&T roadmap target: ship at least 80% of products by sea, reserving air transport for PoCs, urgent situations, or short lead times, keeping air under 20%.

sustainability_report p.30

First CSRD report planned for early 2026Data confidence — high

IPS will publish its first Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) report in early 2026, based on 2025 data.

sustainability_report p.17

Primary: Product energy efficiency & standby designData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.21

Primary: Eco-design & lightweighting of biometric devicesData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.20

Dependent: Cloud SaaS deployment vs on-premisesData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.21

Dependent: Logistics — shift from air to sea freightData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.30

Primary: Product longevity, repair & end-of-life recyclingData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.20

SBTi carbon reduction trajectory submittedaffects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

Following the 2022 carbon assessment, IDEMIA submitted a carbon reduction trajectory to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), with validation expected in 2025. Includes new reduction targets for scopes 1 and 2 and increased renewable energy use.

sustainability_report p.16

EcoVadis Gold medal (top 5%)Data confidence — high

In 2024, IDEMIA was awarded the gold medal for EcoVadis certification, placing it in the top 5% of companies assessed.

sustainability_report p.5

First ISO 50001 certification at Cali plantData confidence — high

The Cali plant in Colombia received the Group's first ISO 50001 energy management certification. Two more energy-intensive plants will pursue certification.

sustainability_report p.15

ISO 37001 anti-bribery certifications expandedData confidence — high

IDEMIA France certified since 2022; Great Britain, the Netherlands and Singapore certified in 2024.

sustainability_report p.26

Carbon footprint methodology to be updated annuallyaffects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

IDEMIA completed a full GHG inventory in 2024 covering 2022 data. Going forward, the carbon footprint will be updated annually, with 2023 and 2024 footprints in preparation. Purchasing teams trained to analyse Scope 3 impact.

sustainability_report p.15

Renewable energy integration via electricity contracts and on-site solarData confidence — high

IDEMIA's emission reduction approach has two pillars: (1) reducing energy consumption via efficiency plans, reinforced by ISO 50001 certification at the Cali plant in Colombia; (2) actively integrating renewable energies into sites' electricity supply contracts. The share of renewable energies in total consumption is regularly assessed, and investments are regularly made to equip sites with solar panels to increase self-consumption of renewable energy.

sustainability_report p.15

Primary: Site energy efficiency and ISO 50001 deploymentData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.15

Dependent: Modal shift from air to sea freight in logisticsData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.16

Dependent: Supplier Scope 3 engagement via EcoVadis and IWAYData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.25

Primary: Product eco-design and Life Cycle AnalysesData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.17

Primary: Cloud elasticity for IT infrastructure decarbonisationData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.16

90% key supplier engagement target by 2030Data confidence — high

Engage over 90% of key suppliers in responsible sourcing program by 2030.

sustainability_report p.7

Primary: Eco-design and energy efficiency in biometric devicesData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.11

Dependent: Responsible supply chain via EcoVadis assessmentData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.11

SBTi-validated Scope 3 target: -25% (or -31%) by 2030 vs 2024affects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

IPS near-term Scope 3 target to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 vs 2024 (well below 2°C). Roadmap page later states 31%. Inconsistency between pages 13 and 31.

sustainability_report p.13

100% eco-designed new products by 2030; 70% recycling rateData confidence — high

Eco-design 100% of new products with sustainable life-cycle approach by 2030; reach 70% recycling rate across main sites by 2030.

sustainability_report p.7

2023· 4 events

13x increase in renewable electricity in past 3 yearsData confidence — high

IDEMIA Group increased renewable electricity use by 13x over the past 3 years (2023 highlights). Includes 'Energy savings program & increase renewable energies' as part of SDG-12 alignment. Energy consumption down 14% and water down 30% since 2019.

sustainability_report p.8

EcoVadis Platinum certification (3rd consecutive year)Data confidence — high

IDEMIA awarded EcoVadis Platinum certification for three consecutive years (2021-2023), placing it in top 1% globally. Score improved from 75/100 to 78/100 in 2023.

sustainability_report p.13

ISO certifications across multiple sitesData confidence — high

In 2023: ISO 9001 (Quality) 66 sites, ISO 14001 (Environment) 20 sites, ISO 27001 (Information Security) 15 sites, ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) 12 sites.

sustainability_report p.13

Dependent: Supplier CSR assessment via EcoVadisData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.21

2022· 2 events

UN Global Compact Early Adopter ProgramData confidence — high

In 2022, IDEMIA participated in the United Nations Global Compact Early Adopter Program for the new Communication on Progress digital platform, running officially since 2023.

sustainability_report p.10

UN Global Compact Early Adopter & 12 SDGs integratedData confidence — high

IDEMIA participated in UN Global Compact Early Adopter Program in 2022 and integrated 12 of 17 SDGs into CSR strategy, with SDGs 3, 13, 16 as key priorities.

sustainability_report p.6

2020· 1 event

25% CO2 reduction target 2019-2025affects scope 1 co2eData confidence — high

IDEMIA committed to a 25% reduction of CO2 (scopes 1 and 2) and water emissions between 2019 and 2025 under the IMPACT programme.

sustainability_report p.5