Alstom Transport India Limited, a leading multinational sustainable mobility provider, has obtained certification of compliance with the ISO 26000 standard, related to integrating sustainable development into the company’s strategy.
- The certification has been provided after the certifying company, AFNOR, carried out extensive audits in Alstom’s key facilities in Bengaluru and Sricity to establish compliance with the global standards.
- Aiming to provide an international framework of behaviour for all types of organizations, ISO 26000 is the only international standard that aims to provide guidance to organizations on social responsibility.
- This standard brings together a set of guidelines that assist in unifying the sustainable development criteria and encouraging companies to develop initiatives that go beyond legal compliance, promoting and enhancing the transparency of organizations.
- Several audits were executed across financial, social, and environmental pillars,to study and review Alstom’s contribution and compliance to sustainable development in India.
Commenting on this certification, Alain SPOHR, Managing Director, India & South Asia, Alstom said, “This certification reiterate Alstom commitment to being a responsible player in India, through consistent efforts towards decarbonization of mobility, promoting sustainable development, as well as providing job opportunities to the talent pool in the country. I would like to congratulate all the teams on this achievement. We are equally focused towards supporting socio-economic development, enhancing community relationships while encouraging citizenship and engagement among Alstom employees. Aligned with Alstom in Motion 2025 strategy, obtaining this certification proves that we are in the path to achieving our objective of becoming more sustainable in our business practices and operations.
”This certification recognises various principles of social responsibility displayed by organizations in aspects such as company governance, respect for human rights, labour practices, environment, fair operating practices, treatment of consumers, and participation in community development, among others.
The company has a strong footprint in the country with 6 industrial sites and 2 engineering centers that cater to domestic as well as for several international projects. Alstom currently is a team of about 10,000 employees and aims to expand its talent pool by 15% in 2022. PRESS RELEASE Alstom India obtains certification for sustainable development as per ISO 26000 standard
About Alstom:
- Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
- Alstom’s products portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.
- Alstom has 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide.
- With Bombardier Transportation joining Alstom on January 29, 2021, the enlarged Group’s combined proforma revenue amounts to €14 billion for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2021.
- Headquartered in France, Alstom is now present in 70 countries and employs more than 70,000 people.www.alstom.com
About Alstom in India:
- Alstom is the only multinational sustainable mobility provider in India, to have a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet customer specific needs, from cost-efficient mass-market platforms to high-end technological innovations.
- Synonymous with the country’s ‘Rail Revolution’, Alstom continues to be a strategic partner in supporting India’s freight revolution and passenger movement.
- With 6 industrial sites and 4 major engineering centers, the company not only caters to domestic project needs, but also delivers for many international projects.
- Supporting the government’s modernization initiatives, Alstom has been at the forefront of introducing several breakthrough technologies in India with world class rolling stock, rail equipment & infrastructure, signalling and services.
- Fully aligned with the country’s vision of Make-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, Alstom remains deeply committed to strengthening its local sourcing and supply chain ecosystem.
Source: Alstom- Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Alstom
