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IT Systèmes has just been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, placing it among the top 35% of companies evaluated worldwide. Beyond internal recognition, this achievement has tangible benefits for you as a customer.
Key Takeaways
- IT Systèmes' EcoVadis certification can be used directly in your own CSR reports and requests for proposals.
- It certifies verified practices in four areas: the environment, working conditions, ethics, and responsible sourcing.
- Choosing an IT service provider with CSR certification reduces your exposure to supplier risks (staff turnover, opaque subcontracting, GDPR non-compliance).
- Certification is renewed annually: commitments are maintained and tracked over time.
Your IT service provider becomes part of your CSR value chain
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies are now being asked by their own customers or clients to demonstrate the CSR performance of their supply chains. This is no longer limited to large corporations: the CSRD directive, public procurement specifications, and the purchasing policies of large companies are gradually trickling down to their suppliers—and thus to you.
Your IT service provider is part of this chain. An EcoVadis certificate for your IT provider is a standardized, recognized document that you can use as-is in your own responses to requests for proposals or in your annual CSR report.
What IT Systèmes' EcoVadis certification actually covers
EcoVadis evaluates suppliers based on four pillars. Here’s what each one means in practice for your relationship with IT Systèmes.
Why This Matters When Choosing IT Service Providers
Choosing an IT service provider based on price and technical expertise is necessary, but not sufficient. Supplier risks that are not readily apparent at the time of signing—such as technical turnover, opaque subcontracting, and lax GDPR practices—often come to light 12 to 18 months later.
EcoVadis certification reduces these risks in three ways.
Team stability. A service provider with evaluated and documented HR practices poses a lower risk of turnover among technical teams. Your points of contact won’t change every six months.
Transparency regarding outsourcing. The assessment explicitly covers responsible procurement practices. IT Systèmes must document what it outsources, to whom, and under what conditions. You know who is actually working on your information system.
GDPR compliance has been verified. Ethics is one of the four pillars assessed. The management of personal data, privacy policies, and governance practices are reviewed by external analysts—not merely stated in a hastily signed DPA.
How to Use IT Systems Certification in Your Own Initiatives
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain IT Systèmes' EcoVadis certification for my own application?
Yes. The certificate is available upon request from your IT Systems contact. It lists the certification obtained, the date of the assessment, and the scope covered.
Does EcoVadis certification replace a GDPR clause in the contract?
No. EcoVadis certification attests to overall governance and ethical practices, but does not replace a contractual Data Processing Agreement (DPA). The two are complementary.
Does the certification need to be renewed?
Yes, every year. IT Systèmes submits a new application for each cycle. Certification is therefore not a fixed status: it reflects the company's current practices, not an assessment conducted five years ago.
What is Scope 3, and how does IT Systèmes contribute to it?
Scope 3 includes indirect emissions related to your purchases and supply chain. If you measure your carbon footprint, the services provided by your IT vendor are included. A vendor that measures and reduces its own impact helps reduce your Scope 3 emissions.
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