Our approach
The success and future of the GIRON Group are based on a voluntary approach and commitments in terms of social and environmental responsibility.
Our aim is to encourage the deployment of CSR principles among all our stakeholders (employees, suppliers, subcontractors, customers), based on a logic of continuous improvement.
For many years now, a wide range of initiatives, both internal and external, have been implemented to promote a positive impact on the three major pillars of CSR:
- Environnement : Reducing our carbon footprint, developing ecological solutions and promoting the circular economy.
- Social : Providing a quality working environment, promoting diversity and supporting local communities.
- Economy : Ensure our economic sustainability, create value for our customers and perpetuate our know-how, enhanced by our patents and labels.
What is CSR?
Visit Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to companies' commitment to integrating social, environmental and economic issues at the heart of their activities.
This means reducing environmental impact, improving working conditions and actively contributing to community well-being.
The aim of CSR is to reconcile economic performance with respect for ethical values, paving the way for a more responsible and respectful future.
some CSR actions implemented by the company
Installation of solar panels (since 2024) : The company has installed solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint by generating its own electricity from a renewable energy source.
Reduced energy consumption : Giron has implemented optimized lighting and heating/cooling systems, as well as machine start-up and shut-down management.
Recycling screen cloth offcuts : Giron encourages upcycling by collaborating with David Vaucelle, an independent artist who creates works of art from scrap steel. In this way, Giron gives a second life to its screenings.
Collaboration with Deastance Services : Giron calls on the adapted company Deastance Services to write its news section on its website. By working with this company, Giron aims to support the professional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Sponsorship of the Jazzellerault festival : Giron supports the local Châtellerault jazz festival, Jazzellerault.
Team sponsorship for the 205 Trophy : Giron supports a team taking part in the 205 Trophée, a motor sport event. This sponsorship encourages the creation of humanitarian events and raises the company's profile.
Sponsorship of an Amazon Rally team: Giron supports a team in the Rallye des Amazones, a women's car raid. This support helps to promote women athletes and to raise the company's profile.
Sponsorship with various local markets : Giron encourages various local markets to promote local crafts and products.
Sponsorship with L'Art en Vrac : Giron supports L'Art en Vrac, a local association that promotes contemporary art.
Sponsorship with the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture et de Paysage de Bordeaux : Giron supported the students for their Archi en Folie project, presented on the occasion of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project involved building unique ephemeral pavilions from a variety of materials. To contribute to this project, Giron supplied the screening cloths needed to build this innovative architectural demonstration.
Installation of beehives on company property: Giron has installed beehives on its site to help preserve biodiversity in the area. The honey produced is then distributed to employees.
Planting new shrubs : Giron plants new shrubs of several species on its site to preserve biodiversity and create a more pleasant environment for its employees.
Corporate sports : Giron encourages corporate sports by supporting a table tennis team made up entirely of company members. The Giron team takes part in the corporate championship organized by the Vienne table tennis committee, and in the inter-company sports challenges of Greater Poitiers.
These actions reveal Giron's commitment to various CSR issues. The company is involved in various initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact, supporting local communities and promoting the well-being of its employees.
As part of our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our activities, GIRON has carried out its environmental audit. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment (BEGES) in 2022.
This tool has enabled us to calculate our carbon footprint and identify our biggest sources of emissions, so that we can take concrete steps to reduce them.
Find out more about our 2022 BEGES report, with a breakdown of emissions by emission category:
Here are our reduction targets, defined following the BEGES 2022 :
- Investing in machines and tools to optimize the use of raw materials in our manufacturing processes.
- Study the different options for raw materials to give preference to the most sustainable ones.
- Optimize maintenance and repair contracts by promoting preventive maintenance and reducing the frequency of interventions.
- Recycling and recovering waste by identifying buyers who can transform them into raw materials.
- Installing solar panels to replace part of our fossil fuel consumption with renewable energy.