{"id":380,"date":"2021-06-08T09:36:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T07:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/en-demarche-rse\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T16:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:19:49","slug":"csr-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/en\/csr-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Our CSR approach"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n<section class=\"hero hero--img \" id=\"\" >\n            <div class=\"hero__bg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/demarche-RSE-bio-uv-1279x640.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/demarche-RSE-bio-uv-560x280.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/demarche-RSE-bio-uv-1279x640.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 560px, 1920px\" alt=\"d\u00e9marche RSE bio uv eco friendly\" class=\"hero__img\">\n      <\/div>\n              <div class=\"hero__container\">\n      <div class=\"hero__inner\">\n        <header class=\"hero__header\">\n          <div class=\"hero__heading\">\n            <h1 class=\"hero__title\">Our CSR approach: acting today for tomorrow\n<\/h1>\n                          <h2 class=\"hero__excerpt\">As water is an essential resource, we prioritise social and environmental responsibility in all our innovations and developments.<\/h2>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/section>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"solution-nav\" id=\"\" >\n        <div class=\"solution-nav__container\">\n            <div class=\"solution-nav__grid\">\n                <ul class=\"solution-nav__menu\">\n                                                                        <li class=\"solution-nav__item\">\n                                <a href=\"#governance\"\n                                   class=\"solution-nav__link solution-nav__link--active  js-jump-to\">Governance and recognition<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"solution-nav__item\">\n                                <a href=\"#impact\"\n                                   class=\"solution-nav__link  js-jump-to\">Impacts<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"solution-nav__item\">\n                                <a href=\"#sdg\"\n                                   class=\"solution-nav__link  js-jump-to\">SDGs<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li class=\"solution-nav__item\">\n                                <a href=\"#csr\"\n                                   class=\"solution-nav__link  js-jump-to\">Our CSR process<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/nav>\n    <span id=\"presentation\"><\/span>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--intro js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <h2 class=\"lead\">At BIO-UV Group, we develop sustainable, chemical-free water treatment solutions. Since 2024, we organised our CSR approach around specific goals, practical actions and shared responsibility.<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"section__divider section__divider--big\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--embed js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        \n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Our CSR Approach: Acting Today for Tomorrow\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YwjQWVetw4k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--heading js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<h2 id=\"governance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governance and recognition<\/h2>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Management Committee ensures the medium and long-term management as well as the execution of the strategy defined by the Board of Directors. It includes the key skills of our group. Decisions are made in the presence of factual elements (KPI) and with knowledge of budgetary objectives. The members of the CODIR have the task of transmitting the directives issued in their respective departments, notably through the COPILS, which are monthly meetings that allow for top-down and bottom-up communication.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--heading js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Involve our stakeholders<\/h2>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, we strengthened the structure of our CSR approach by deepening our understanding of the environment in which the BIO-UV Group operates. In this context, we conducted a consultation with our external stakeholders to better understand their perceptions of the group, their knowledge of our activities and the issues related to our presence on the territory.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This analysis allowed us to obtain an overall view of the company\u2019s image and our positioning within the local ecosystem. The results highlight a largely positive perception of BIO-UV Group, particularly in terms of listening, transparency and territorial engagement. The study also gave us a better understanding of the expectations expressed towards us.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"impact\">These elements now form a solid basis to guide the prioritization and planning of our future CSR actions. This approach of listening feeds a global and constructive reflection, allowing to reinforce the coherence of our strategy.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--digits js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"ps-block__title\">Impact on the environment and human health<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n                <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__item digit\">\n            <div class=\"digit-value js-animate-digit\">2.6 billion<\/div>\n            <div class=\"digit-label\">m\u00b3 of water treated by our systems*<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__item digit\">\n            <div class=\"digit-value js-animate-digit\">8 million<\/div>\n            <div class=\"digit-label\">m\u00b3 of water saved thanks to our dechloramination systems in communal swimming pools*<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__item digit\">\n            <div class=\"digit-value js-animate-digit\">30 million<\/div>\n            <div class=\"digit-label\">m\u00b3 of water saved thanks to our REUSE systems*<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__item digit\">\n            <div class=\"digit-value js-animate-digit\">918 tonnes<\/div>\n            <div class=\"digit-label\">avoided chlorines by using electrolysis and UV treatment systems in private swimming pools*<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"ps-block__item digit\">\n            <div class=\"digit-value js-animate-digit\">31 million<\/div>\n            <div class=\"digit-label\">m\u00b3 of ballast water treated by our BIO-SEA systems*<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">*over the last three years.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--heading js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<h2 id=\"sdg\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable development goals<\/h2>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This carbon footprint is a <strong>starting point<\/strong>. It places the BIO-UV Group in a logic of <strong>continuous improvement<\/strong>, in line with the United Nations <strong>Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>, particularly SDG 13 (Fight against climate change).<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a committed company and manufacturer of water treatment systems, BIO-UV Group meets 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15640 size-full\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1281\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group.png 1281w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-1024x624.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-640x390.png 640w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-720x438.png 720w, https:\/\/www.bio-uv.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDG-BIO-UV-Group-480x292.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1281px) 100vw, 1281px\" \/><\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--heading js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<h2 id=\"csr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our CSR process<\/h2>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--paragraph js-in-view is-animated\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n        <div class=\"ps-block__body\">\n          <div class=\"ps-block__item\">\n            \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach is part of a logic of continuity. The objectives defined in 2024 have been renewed for 2025 in order to consolidate the actions taken. Several initiatives are being rolled out over several years and are regularly monitored with a view to continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ps-block ps-block--list\">\n  <div class=\"ps-block__container\">\n    <div class=\"ps-block__grid\">\n      <div class=\"ps-block__content\">\n          <ol>\n                  \n<li><strong>Increase<\/strong> our self-consumption of electricity<\/li>\n\n                        \n<li><strong>Raising<\/strong> employees&#8217; awareness of CSR issues<\/li>\n\n                        \n<li>Gradually <strong>decarbonize<\/strong> the vehicle fleet<\/li>\n\n                        \n<li><strong>Reduce<\/strong> paper consumption<\/li>\n\n                        \n<li><strong>Eco-design<\/strong> our water treatment systems<\/li>\n\n                        \n<li><strong>Recondition<\/strong> devices after-sales service and resell them<\/li>\n\n     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